Wire, Nonelectrical, Nonferrous Base Metal

PSC Category 9525 encompasses non-electrical wire made from nonferrous base metals. These wires are specialized materials used across various federal agency applications, including military logistics, marine research, infrastructure support, and equipment maintenance. The wire products range from structural components and decking to specialized marine research tagging equipment and operational support materials for different federal agencies.

Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly involve the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Department of Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. Typical contract values range from approximately $650 to $642,168, with most purchase orders falling between $1,000 and $20,000. Frequently awarded contractors include Rudy & Associates (a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business), Hurlen Corporation, Chas.d. West & Co, and Nashville Wire Products. Most awards are not set aside, though some utilize total small business or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business designations. Performance locations are primarily in Texas, California, Michigan, and Tennessee, supporting various defense and civilian agency logistics and operational needs.

The sole federal contract opportunity posted is a NOAA solicitation for net sound wire replacement for the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and seeks material-only procurement for a specific marine vessel. The solicitation is seeking responses by August 8, 2024, with evaluation based on the contractor's ability to meet the stated requirements. No additional details about quantity, award value, or specific performance location were provided in the opportunity description.