Abrasive Product Manufacturing

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 327910 for Abrasive Product Manufacturing encompasses the production of industrial abrasive materials and products used in surface preparation, cleaning, finishing, and machining operations. These products include abrasive grains, disks, papers, cloths, and specialized blast media made from materials such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, steel shot, garnet, and other mineral-based substances. Manufacturers in this category design and produce abrasive products that are critical for various industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance applications across multiple sectors.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by defense and federal agencies, particularly the Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and General Services Administration. The awards typically range from small purchases under $1,000 to larger contracts around $13,440, with most being fixed-price purchase orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Frequently awarded entities include Grand Northern Products (Surfaceprep), MPC Industries, Solidstrip, Inc., and F & M Micro Products Inc. These contracts are predominantly not set aside, allowing open market competition, and frequently involve delivery to military facilities and logistics centers across the United States, with common performance locations including Hawaii, California, Tennessee, and various naval and air force bases.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this NAICS code primarily focus on procuring specialized abrasive materials for surface preparation and maintenance activities. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has been particularly active, soliciting various abrasive media such as garnet grit, aluminum oxide blast grit, and steel shot for applications including ship maintenance, industrial equipment cleaning, and military logistics operations. Opportunities have been issued for quantities ranging from 30 to 300 bags of abrasive materials, with most being set aside for small businesses. Performance locations include Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Rock Island Arsenal, and various naval shipyards, indicating a strong emphasis on military and maritime maintenance requirements.