Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing

NAICS 327120 encompasses Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing, which involves the production of specialized ceramic and refractory materials used in various industrial and construction applications. This category includes the manufacturing of clay building materials such as bricks, tiles, and other ceramic components, as well as high-temperature resistant materials used in industrial settings. The products are critical for construction, industrial manufacturing, and specialized equipment requiring heat-resistant or structural ceramic components.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category predominantly feature purchase orders from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Army Corps of Engineers, with contract values typically ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. Frequent awardees include Specialized Metals, Unlimited Manufacturing Service, and BSE Performance, with most contracts being firm fixed-price purchase orders for metallic tubes, refractory bricks, and ceramic materials. The awards are primarily not set aside, though occasional total small business and 8(a) set-asides are observed. Common funding agencies include DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Troop Support, and the Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center, with performance locations spanning various military facilities and logistics centers.

Recent federal contract opportunities include a solicitation by the Indian Health Service for tile replacement at the Four Corners Regional Health Care Center and multiple Defense Logistics Agency requests for metallic tubing for naval vessels like the USS GERALD R FORD. The opportunities demonstrate a range of project scopes from facility maintenance to specialized material procurement, with set-asides varying from total small business to specific socioeconomic categories like Buy Indian. The solicitations emphasize precise material specifications, short turnaround times, and specific delivery requirements, reflecting the technical nature of clay and refractory material procurement in government contracting.