NAICS 3259: Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
- 325
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 3
- Contract awards
- 4,943 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,247,947,630 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$65,128,987 |
| FY2026 | $1,290,760,504 |
| FY2025 | $3,247,947,630 |
| FY2024 | $2,357,497,985 |
| FY2023 | $2,110,372,699 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perimeter Solutions LP | $275,956,300 | |
| 2 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $236,662,099 | |
| 3 | Armtec Countermeasures Co | $78,482,059 | |
| 4 | Paligen Aerospace & Defense, LLC | $77,909,376 | |
| 5 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California Llc) | $74,646,876 | |
| 6 | Kilgore Flares Company LLC | $47,552,504 | |
| 7 | Nammo Perry Inc. | $47,124,344 | |
| 8 | Sicpa Securink Corp | $36,865,378 | |
| 9 | Alloy Surfaces Co Inc. | $35,046,844 | |
| 10 | Science Applications International Corporation | $22,520,668 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 3259 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $518,179,039 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $169,982,056 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $168,936,103 | |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $161,558,187 | |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $117,210,688 | |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | $38,163,885 | |
| 7 | Defense Logistics Agency | $23,922,961 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $7,592,238 | |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $6,679,146 | |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $4,082,986 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1376 Bulk Explosives | $354,829,057 | |
| 2 | 1370 Pyrotechnics | $192,698,927 | |
| 3 | 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties | $180,561,822 | |
| 4 | 1377 Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components | $172,149,841 | |
| 5 | V121 Air Charter for Things | $114,750,000 | |
| 6 | 1375 Demolition Materials | $61,553,309 | |
| 7 | 6810 Chemicals | $56,420,489 | |
| 8 | 1356 Torpedo Explosive Components | $26,399,971 | |
| 9 | 6665 Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus | $10,155,425 | |
| 10 | 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment | $6,266,707 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $275,109,721 | |
| 2 | Florida | $133,956,869 | |
| 3 | California | $118,822,243 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | $65,535,922 | |
| 5 | Arkansas | $52,539,370 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $50,254,385 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $37,707,889 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $20,576,026 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | $19,446,195 | |
| 10 | Utah | $15,681,401 | |
| 11 | Iowa | $14,859,890 | |
| 12 | Arizona | $13,250,465 | |
| 13 | Ohio | $13,100,096 | |
| 14 | Washington | $12,970,135 | |
| 15 | New Jersey | $11,926,544 | |
| 16 | Missouri | $10,948,781 | |
| 17 | Kentucky | $10,513,526 | |
| 18 | New York | $8,160,212 | |
| 19 | Maryland | $7,819,460 | |
| 20 | Texas | $7,782,130 | |
| 21 | Connecticut | $7,567,302 | |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $6,010,714 | |
| 23 | Illinois | $5,946,121 | |
| 24 | North Carolina | $3,292,581 | |
| 25 | Georgia | $3,048,887 | |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $2,674,957 | |
| 27 | Colorado | $2,589,041 | |
| 28 | Alaska | $1,877,767 | |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $1,663,549 | |
| 30 | Minnesota | $1,230,638 | |
| 31 | Indiana | $984,614 | |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $984,258 | |
| 33 | Michigan | $953,418 | |
| 34 | South Carolina | $615,020 | |
| 35 | Kansas | $593,111 | |
| 36 | Alabama | $441,389 | |
| 37 | Maine | $437,767 | |
| 38 | New Mexico | $368,417 | |
| 39 | North Dakota | $288,223 | |
| 40 | Oregon | $221,894 | |
| 41 | Hawaii | $179,045 | |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $160,737 | |
| 43 | Nebraska | $151,414 | |
| 44 | Mississippi | $117,437 | |
| 45 | Montana | $87,484 | |
| 46 | Nevada | $80,006 | |
| 47 | West Virginia | $51,943 | |
| 48 | Delaware | $41,660 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 3259 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 3259
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals; resins, synthetic rubber, cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings, and adhesives; soaps and cleaning compounds; and toilet preparations).
Quick answers
What is NAICS 3259?
NAICS 3259 is Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, an industry group in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 3259?
NAICS 3259 has 3 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 32591 Printing Ink Manufacturing, 32592 Explosives Manufacturing and 32599 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 3259?
Federal contracts under NAICS 3259 obligated $3,247,947,630 in fiscal year 2025 and $8,941,449,831 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 3259?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 3259 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Perimeter Solutions LP ($275,956,300), Canadian Commercial Corporation ($236,662,099) and Armtec Countermeasures Co ($78,482,059).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 3259?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 3259 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($518,179,039), Air Force ($169,982,056) and Department of the Navy ($168,936,103).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 3259?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 3259 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 1376 Bulk Explosives, 1370 Pyrotechnics and 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties.
Where is the work under NAICS 3259 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 3259 over the last 12 months are Idaho ($275,109,721), Florida ($133,956,869) and California ($118,822,243).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3259?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3259 is Telephone set, solicitation from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted October 22, 2026.
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