Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass

Code 327215
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NAICS 327215 (Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass) encompasses the production of glass products fabricated from externally sourced glass materials. The category includes manufacturing of specialized glass components such as observation windows, laminated glass panels, transparent armor, mirrors, optical components, and custom glass elements. These products serve diverse applications across military, aerospace, research, and industrial sectors, with manufacturers creating precision-engineered glass items meeting stringent technical specifications.

Recent federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate a wide range of procurement activities, primarily from defense agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and naval commands. Contract values typically range from $1,500 to $887,294, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders lasting between 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include Triman Industries Inc., Hawkins Glass Wholesalers, and Optimax Systems, with most contracts supporting military logistics, vehicle equipment, research facilities, and specialized optical systems. Many awards are unrestricted, though a significant portion are set aside for small businesses, particularly woman-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Federal contract opportunities in this NAICS code predominantly involve solicitations from defense and research agencies seeking specialized glass products. Recent opportunities include procurements for laminated glass (DLA Troop Support), observation windows, transparent armor, custom optics, and specific glass components for military and research applications. Solicitations consistently require electronic quote submissions, often with strict technical specifications and approved source limitations. Delivery locations frequently include DLA distribution centers, naval research facilities, and other military installations. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and utilize Request for Quote (RFQ) procedures, with delivery timelines ranging from 90 to 199 days after order.

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