Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

Code 424690
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NAICS 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers) encompasses wholesale distribution of diverse chemical products and compounds beyond traditional chemical categories. This classification includes wholesalers specializing in selling specialized chemical products to various industries, government agencies, and research facilities. The merchants in this category typically do not manufacture chemicals but instead focus on procurement, warehousing, and distribution of chemical products with specific technical specifications and applications.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from $180 to $1,104,656 and durations typically spanning several months to multiple years. Frequent awardees include companies like Intek Marine Technology, FSR Consulting LLC, and Chemical Concepts Inc., with common funding agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and CDC. Many awards are for specialized chemical compounds such as scale prevention compounds, silicone compounds, and laboratory-grade chemicals. Contract set-asides frequently include total small business and small disadvantaged business designations, with performance locations predominantly in states like Virginia, California, and Texas.

Recent federal contract opportunities reflect a wide range of chemical procurement needs across government agencies. Notable solicitations include the CDC's request for hydrogen peroxide-based detergents and cage wash detergents, the U.S. Department of State's solicitation for HVAC water treatment chemicals, and the Naval Research Laboratory's intention to purchase dry ice. These opportunities typically involve precise technical specifications, specific delivery requirements, and targeted procurement for specialized research, maintenance, and operational support across civilian and defense sectors. Solicitations consistently emphasize small business participation and require vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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