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NAICS Code· 212230

NAICS 212230: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates. Establishments primarily engaged in recovering copper concentrates by the precipitation, leaching, or electrowinning of copper ore are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 212230 – Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining covers the extraction and initial processing of primary nonferrous metallic ores, including open-pit and underground mining operations for copper, nickel, lead, and zinc. This sector supports critical supply chains for defense, aerospace, electronics, and infrastructure applications, where these metals are essential for conductive components, corrosion-resistant alloys, and battery technologies.

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NAICS code 212230 covers Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates. Establishments primarily engaged in recovering copper concentrates by the precipitation, leaching, or electrowinning of copper ore are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 212230
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DIBBS
LEAD, ELECTRICAL
Solicitation # SPE4A626PU632
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A626PU632 to General Atomics on June 25, 2026, for the procurement of two electrical leads (NSN 6150-01-664-5532, Part Number 34000D1562550-10). The total contract value is $35,204.00, with a delivery deadline of September 7, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Destination to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, including product verification testing per MIL-STD-1916 and packaging and marking requirements according to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the point of origin. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Significant emphasis is placed on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The awardee must comply with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information and is required to post its assessment score in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to CMMC Level 2 self-assessment requirements and follow strict cyber incident reporting protocols via DibNet within 72 hours of discovery. The contract also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding small business utilization, equal opportunity, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.
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