Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins

The NAICS 325991 category covers custom compounding of purchased resins, focusing on specialized manufacturing processes that involve modifying or blending base resin materials to create specific products with tailored characteristics. This category encompasses the production of custom-formulated polymers, plastic materials, and related compounds that require precise engineering and material science techniques. Products include specialized foam materials, protective tapes, filaments, sheeting, and other nonmetallic fabricated materials with specific technical specifications.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by defense agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and U.S. Coast Guard. Contract values typically range from $1,000 to $300,000, with most being firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders. Frequent contractors include Gilman Corporation (specializing in foam buoys), Kampi Components, Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, and Dela Technology Corporation. Most awards are not set aside, though some utilize total small business set-asides. Performance locations are predominantly in the northeastern United States, with companies based in states like Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Funding agencies predominantly seek materials supporting military logistics, maritime operations, and equipment maintenance.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities continue this pattern, with solicitations from the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment and U.S. Coast Guard. Current opportunities include procurements for protective tapes, wicks, and specialized fabrication services like ionomer foam buoy production. The Coast Guard's upcoming solicitation for buoy fabrication is particularly notable, seeking manufacturers capable of producing lighted and unlighted buoys with specific technical requirements. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and require electronic quote submissions, with delivery timeframes typically ranging from 116 to 153 days after order placement.