Wire, Nonelectrical

Code 9505
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Basic Materials
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
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The PSC 9505 category encompasses non-electrical wire products, primarily used in military and aerospace applications. These wire products include specialized metallic components such as stainless steel, custom alloy, and various diameter specifications designed to meet stringent military and technical requirements. The materials are typically used in aircraft, naval, and defense logistics systems, supporting maintenance, manufacturing, and prototype development across different military branches and defense agencies.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with contract values ranging from $140 to $140,533. Rudy & Associates emerges as a frequent awardee, often recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA Certified HUBZone firm. Awards are predominantly structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance periods typically spanning 3-6 months. Set-asides include total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and woman-owned small business categories. The primary performance locations appear to be DLA distribution centers across the United States, with a focus on Land and Maritime, Aviation, and Troop Support divisions.

Recent federal contract opportunities, primarily from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), seek specialized wire materials such as Brand Name Custom 465 welding wire manufactured by Carpenter Technology. These solicitations are typically total small business set-asides under NAICS code 333992, with specific technical requirements including precise diameter specifications, material composition, and manufacturing processes. The opportunities support prototype, manufacturing, and test divisions, with delivery locations centered at Naval Air Warfare Center facilities in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Evaluation criteria consistently emphasize technical description compliance and lowest price, with most opportunities seeking quantities between 100-500 pounds of specialized wire products.

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