Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing

Code 32732
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The NAICS category 32732 covers Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing, which involves the production and delivery of premixed concrete to construction sites. This category encompasses businesses that combine cement, aggregates, water, and potential additives to create concrete with specific strength, consistency, and performance characteristics. Manufacturers in this category typically produce concrete for various construction applications, including infrastructure projects, building foundations, road construction, and specialized structural elements.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent demand for ready-mix concrete across multiple government agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Forest Service. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 327320, with a size standard of 500 employees. Typical contract values range from 80 to 1,400 cubic yards of concrete, with performance periods spanning several months. Delivery locations are primarily in the southwestern and midwestern United States, including New Mexico, Illinois, Florida, and Oklahoma. Contracts frequently require specific technical specifications, such as compressive strength (3,000-4,500 psi), aggregate size, and air content.

Recent federal contract opportunities showcase diverse concrete requirements across different government projects. The U.S. Marine Corps sought T-Wall construction materials, while the Department of the Air Force required concrete for a K-Span structure at Kennedy Space Center. The Bureau of Land Management solicited concrete for recreation area projects in New Mexico, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requested concrete for lock and dam maintenance. Most opportunities specify detailed technical requirements, including concrete strength, aggregate specifications, and delivery logistics. Typical procurement methods include Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluations, and most solicitations require vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

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