NAICS 324191: Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in blending or compounding refined petroleum to make lubricating oils and greases and/or re-refining used petroleum lubricating oils. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 324191 – Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing covers the production of specialized lubricants, greases, and base oils derived from petroleum refining processes, including mineral-based and synthetic formulations engineered for high-performance applications. These products are critical for maintaining operational readiness in military vehicles, aircraft, marine systems, and heavy equipment, where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and load-bearing capacity are essential.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 324191.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 324191 – Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing covers the production of specialized lubricants, greases, and base oils derived from petroleum refining processes, including mineral-based and synthetic formulations engineered for high-performance applications. These products are cri...
NAICS 324191 – Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing covers the production of specialized lubricants, greases, and base oils derived from petroleum refining processes, including mineral-based and synthetic formulations engineered for high-performance applications. These products are critical for maintaining operational readiness in military vehicles, aircraft, marine systems, and heavy equipment, where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and load-bearing capacity are essential. In government contracting, this NAICS supports sustainment and maintenance operations across defense and logistics chains, ensuring equipment reliability under extreme environmental and operational conditions. The sector bridges industrial manufacturing with mission-critical defense supply chains, requiring strict adherence to military specifications such as MIL-PRF-2104E and MIL-PRF-23699. The leading contractor in this sector is ONEIDA BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, INC., a small business specializing in the formulation, packaging, and distribution of defense-grade lubricants and greases tailored to military standards. The competitive landscape is concentrated among niche manufacturers with certified production capabilities and established quality control systems compliant with DoD procurement requirements. The Department of Defense is the primary buyer, driving demand through maintenance programs for armored vehicles, jet engines, naval propulsion systems, and field-deployed machinery. Procurement is tied to readiness cycles, depot-level overhauls, and forward-deployed logistics support, with emphasis on supply chain resilience and long-term storage stability. The market is characterized by high barriers to entry due to stringent specification compliance, certification requirements, and limited qualified suppliers. Opportunities exist for small businesses with expertise in specialty lubricant blending, military specification testing, and just-in-time logistics support. Demand remains steady as modernization efforts and extended equipment service life increase reliance on high-performance lubrication systems.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 324191, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC | $119.7M | 91,480 |
| EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED | $9.4M | 229 |
| SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. | $3.3M | 2,567 |
| PARKLAND USA CORPORATION | $1.9M | 1 |
| MORNING STAR INDUSTRIES INC | $948K | 1 |
| RYZHKA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $849K | 6 |
| CHEVRON U.S.A. INC | $476K | 12 |
| AOCLSC, INC. | $456K | 9 |
| TAYRONA INVESTMENTS LLC | $406K | 2 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $394K | 16 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 324191.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 324191, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 13,792 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
42%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
1%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
1% of 1,360,853 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
324191This Code Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 42% | 13,7921% of 1,360,853 | |
32419NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 43% | 15,7461% of 1,363,149 | |
3241Industry Group Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | Crowded Field | 102 | 7% | 646,97916% of 3,960,139 | |
324Subsector | Crowded Field | 102 | 7% | 646,97916% of 3,960,139 | |
32Sector Manufacturing | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 3,142,44329% of 10,788,432 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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