Dyes

PSC Category 6820 encompasses dyes and colorants across various specialized applications for federal government agencies. These products include leak detection dyes, color concentrates, tracing dyes, basic and complex dye formulations, and specialized ink and color mixing solutions. The dyes serve diverse purposes ranging from chemical detection and testing to manufacturing, printing, research, and industrial applications.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a wide range of procurement activities, primarily from agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of the Navy, Army, and Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Contract values range from as low as $7 to over $4.4 million, with most awards between $2,000 and $100,000. Frequently awarded vendors include SAIC (Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics), Adirondack Electronics, Nation Ford Chemical Co, and Scientific Colors Inc. Most contracts are firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders, typically with completion dates within 3-12 months. Notably, while most awards have no specific set-aside, some were designated for small businesses or specific economic enterprise categories.

The contract awards cover a broad spectrum of dye applications, including leak detection chemicals for military maintenance, color concentrates for manufacturing, specialized inks for currency printing, fluorescein dyes for naval research, and tracing dyes for environmental research. Key procuring agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, U.S. Army's Joint Munitions Command, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Naval Supply Systems Command, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Performance locations span multiple states, with significant activity in Missouri, California, Pennsylvania, and New York, reflecting the geographically distributed nature of federal research, manufacturing, and logistics operations.