Distribution Specialists Inc.

Sterling, VA Doing business as DSI

UEI
HZ7CBC7SFYL7
CAGE
056E8
Primary NAICS
423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
  • Subchapter S Corporation
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
43671 Trade Center Pl #110, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
Website
dsi-ltd.com
Founded
1982
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Commercial & Professional Services
  3. Professional Services
SIC code
87 Engineering & Management Services
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
8512155741 ! End cap,viscometer, Contract · SPE2DH26P0847 Medical Supply Chain $175
8512152953 ! End plug viscometer Contract · SPE2DH26P0836 Medical Supply Chain $1,050
8512000712 ! End plug,viscometer Contract · SPE2DH26P0636 Medical Supply Chain $175
8512013157 ! End cap,viscometer Contract · SPE2DH26P0657 Medical Supply Chain $175
8512000238 ! End plug,viscometer Contract · SPE2DH26P0632 Medical Supply Chain $350

About Distribution Specialists Inc.

Written by GovTribe AI ·

Distribution Specialists Inc., doing business as DSI, supplies fluid condition monitoring equipment and diagnostic instruments to defense logistics and Navy operations as a prime contractor on full-and-open purchase orders. The Sterling, Virginia-based for-profit Subchapter S corporation competes without set-aside designations on most work, though a small share of awards carry Total Small Business set-asides; the vendor does not hold SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other formal certifications.

DSI's capability portfolio centers on viscometers (tube-type and heated), water-testing reagent sets, electronic analyzers, oil condition test kits, and accessories such as end plugs, caps, power cords, and technical manuals. These supplies support military readiness through the Defense Logistics Agency's Medical Supply Chain and Land and Maritime divisions and the Department of the Navy's supply systems. Representative work includes a $246,600 water-testing reagent set order from Naval Supply Systems Command (July 2022), a $129,150 reagent set purchase order from Naval Supply Systems Command (July 2025), a $41,000 water-testing reagent set from DLA Land and Maritime under Total Small Business set-aside (April 2024), a $28,700 reagent set from DLA Land and Maritime under Total Small Business (December 2023), and a $21,240 water-testing reagent set from DLA under Total Small Business (December 2025). The vendor also supplies individual instruments valued between several hundred and roughly $18,500 per transaction.

Customer concentration sits heavily with DLA divisions. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical accounts for 136 awards with $442 thousand combined potential value; DLA Land and Maritime holds 57 awards with $510 thousand; and Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command carries 7 awards with $495 thousand. These three customers represent 89% of award count and 94% of combined potential value. DLA Aviation and Naval Sea Systems Command round out the active set. The vendor has served 10 distinct federal agencies over its award history.

Recent activity shows growth from 13 awards in 2022 to 19 in 2025, with 7 awards issued in 2026 year-to-date. One award (the NAVSUP reagent set valued at $129,150) reaches ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months. All 236 awards in the source are prime contracts; DSI carries no subcontract relationships documented in the award record. The combined potential value across all awards is $1.6 million, though obligated dollars total $2.5 million, indicating repeated orders and task completions exceeding initial contract ceilings. The vendor has maintained continuous federal registration since February 2002 and competes predominantly on small-dollar transactions ranging from under $200 to roughly $250,000, with the bulk of awards issued as purchase orders under DLA's medical and maritime supply chains.

SBA capabilities narrative

From the vendor's SBA profile

DSI is a 40+ year business specializing in equipment & test kits for multi-parameter testing of oil, fuel, grease, and water. Consumables such as HDPE sample bottles, 5L cubitainers, test reagents and more are offered. State-of-the-art Diesel Engine Performance Analyzers, and Ultrasound predictive maintenance tools are also available. DSI serves the Marine, Industrial, and Government sectors, and has global distribution capabilities.

Quick answers

What is Distribution Specialists Inc.'s UEI?

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is HZ7CBC7SFYL7.

What is Distribution Specialists Inc.'s CAGE code?

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s CAGE code is 056E8.

What is Distribution Specialists Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 423840 (Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers).

Where is Distribution Specialists Inc. located?

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 43671 Trade Center Pl #110, Sterling, VA 20166, USA.

Is Distribution Specialists Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Distribution Specialists Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 10, 2027.

What is Distribution Specialists Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Distribution Specialists Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 8512155741 ! End cap,viscometer, (SPE2DH26P0847), from Medical Supply Chain, on June 17, 2026.

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