Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

The NAICS 326122 category encompasses Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, focusing on the production of plastic pipes, tubes, and associated fittings used in various industrial, construction, and infrastructure applications. These components are critical for fluid transportation systems, including water, gas, drainage, and specialized industrial networks. The manufacturing process involves creating precise plastic components through techniques such as extrusion, molding, and fabrication, with products designed to meet specific engineering and performance specifications.

Recent federal contract awards in this category reveal a consistent pattern of procurement by defense-related agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and General Services Administration (GSA). Awards typically range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars, with contract durations spanning several months to a year. Frequently awarded entities include MPC Industries (a minority-owned small business), R.M. Waite Co. (a woman-owned small business), and various specialty manufacturers of pipe fittings and components. Many contracts are structured as Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) or delivery orders under Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, with pricing mechanisms including firm fixed-price and economic price adjustment. Set-aside types vary, with some contracts designated for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, or open to all responsible sources.

Federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category are predominantly solicited by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. These opportunities typically request specific quantities of specialized pipe and fitting components such as adapters, couplings, elbows, manifolds, and tubing assemblies. Most solicitations are structured as electronic Requests for Quote (RFQs) with precise technical specifications, delivery timelines ranging from 37 to 488 days after order, and delivery locations at various DLA distribution centers across the United States. Set-aside types for these opportunities include total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business designations, with quantities ranging from 1 to several thousand units depending on the specific component.