Nation Ford Chemical Co
Fort Mill, SC
- UEI
- N27GTQ5PY8L5
- CAGE
- 1STM7
- Primary NAICS
- 325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 325194 Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2300 Banks Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715, USA
- Website
- nationfordchem.com
- Founded
- 1977
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Materials
- Chemicals
- SIC code
- 28 Chemical & Allied Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $4,353,830 |
| FY2024 | $625,172 |
| FY2023 | $3,849,190 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Nation Ford Chemical Co is a for-profit manufacturer of specialized organic chemicals and dyes headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with manufacturing operations in Westville, South Carolina. As the world's largest supplier of Sulfanilic Acid and a specialized manufacturer of organic intermediates and custom chemicals, the company has established itself as a critical supplier to the U.S. defense industrial base. Nation Ford Chemical Co has been registered in SAM.gov since January 7, 2002, and maintains active federal contracting capability with its registration currently valid through February 19, 2026.
Nation Ford Chemical Co has demonstrated sustained performance as a prime contractor to the U.S. Army's Joint Munitions Command, supplying colored smoke dyes for munitions production at Pine Bluff Arsenal. The company's contract history includes two completed delivery orders valued at $4,474,362 (awarded July 31, 2023, with ultimate completion date of May 14, 2024) and $4,353,830 (awarded September 8, 2025, with ultimate completion date of October 7, 2030), both for the supply of M18 smoke dyes in green, yellow, red, and violet formulations used in smoke grenade production and Army training applications. These delivery orders were issued without set-aside designations and represent firm fixed price contracts supporting the Joint Munitions Command's operational munitions production and training readiness requirements. Prior to these recent awards, Nation Ford Chemical Co had established its expertise through earlier contracts valued at approximately $1.96 million and $3.3 million for similar dye and solvent supplies to the smoke grenade program.
Nation Ford Chemical Co currently holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command on June 25, 2025, with a ceiling value of $51.8 million and an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2030. This five-year IDIQ vehicle supports Pine Bluff Arsenal's requirements for colored smoke dyes in green, yellow, red, and violet formulations used in both munitions production and training applications. The contract carries no set-aside designation and provides the government with flexible procurement capacity to issue multiple delivery orders throughout the performance period to meet evolving requirements. Under this IDIQ contract vehicle, the Joint Munitions Command has already issued an initial minimum guarantee delivery order on September 8, 2025, valued at $4.35 million with firm fixed price terms, demonstrating immediate utilization of the contract's full capacity to support the Army's operational readiness and munitions production objectives.
SBA capabilities narrative
Founded in 1978, Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) is one of America's most respected manufacturers of specialty organic chemicals. The company specializes in the production of a variety of organic intermediates, polymers, and colorants for a broad range of customers worldwide. Chemical production is based at its 28-acre site in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.
Quick answers
Is Nation Ford Chemical Co registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Nation Ford Chemical Co's SAM.gov registration is active through January 11, 2027.
How much has Nation Ford Chemical Co received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $4,353,830 to Nation Ford Chemical Co in fiscal year 2025 and $8,828,192 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Nation Ford Chemical Co rank among federal contractors?
Nation Ford Chemical Co ranked #6 in NAICS 32518, #17 in NAICS 3251 and #24 in PSC 68 in FY2025.
What is Nation Ford Chemical Co's most recent federal award?
Nation Ford Chemical Co's most recent federal contract award is Minimum guarantee delivery order for colored smoke dyes in support of pine bluff arsenal (W519TC25FA064), from Department of the Army, on September 8, 2025.
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