Mineral Wool Manufacturing

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 327993 for Mineral Wool Manufacturing encompasses the production of insulation materials primarily used in construction, automotive, aerospace, and military applications. These products include thermal, acoustic, and fire-resistant insulation blankets, panels, and sleeves made from mineral wool or fiberglass. The materials are designed to provide thermal regulation, sound dampening, and fire protection for various equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a robust market for insulation materials, primarily serving the Department of Defense through agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Naval Sea Systems Command. Contract values range from a few hundred dollars to over $11 million, with most purchase orders falling between $2,000 and $100,000. Frequent contractors include Midwest Fiberglas Fabricators, Claremont Sales Corp, and A.M.S. Network LLC. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations spanning both domestic and international military installations. The contracts typically involve firm fixed-price purchase orders for specific quantities of insulation materials with delivery periods ranging from 30 to 210 days.

Recent federal contract opportunities continue to focus on specialized insulation materials for military applications. Solicitations include requests for acoustic insulation, fiberglass waffle board, and vehicular insulation blankets. The Naval Supply Systems Command and Defense Logistics Agency are primary solicitation sources, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses. Delivery locations include military bases in the United States and Japan, with performance requirements often specifying detailed technical specifications such as thickness, density, and compliance with military standards like MIL-DTL-24688 and MIL-PRF-2818.