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NAICS Code· 324191

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.

9
Active Contracts
$137.3M
Total Obligations (12mo)
91.9K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
107
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-37.3%
YoY Growth

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.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 324191 work as a small business.

900 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 324191, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC$115.8M88,845
EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED$9.2M224
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.$3.2M2,498
PARKLAND USA CORPORATION$1.9M1
MORNING STAR INDUSTRIES INC$948K1
RYZHKA INTERNATIONAL LLC$849K6
CHEVRON U.S.A. INC$476K12
AOCLSC, INC.$456K9
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$456K19
TAYRONA INVESTMENTS LLC$406K2

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 324191.

Department Of Defense91,784 awards$131.5M
Department Of The Interior31 awards$2.7M
Department Of State25 awards$974K
Department Of The Treasury1 award$948K
DLA Troop Support2 awards$545K
Department Of Homeland Security6 awards$330K
DLA Aviation1 award$146K
Department Of Commerce3 awards$73K
Pwr Pore Mabo (84000)1 award$56K
Base KODIAK(00045)1 award$21K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 324191, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 13,798 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

13,798

1% of 1,360,859 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
324191This Code
Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders242%
13,7981% of 1,360,859
32419NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders243%
15,7531% of 1,363,156
3241Industry Group
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Crowded Field1027%
647,02316% of 3,960,184
324Subsector
Crowded Field1027%
647,02316% of 3,960,184
32Sector
Manufacturing
Moderate Competition331%
3,145,73729% of 10,805,773

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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NAICS code 324191 covers 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--

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NAICS: 324191
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Supplier of Engine Lubricating Oil (NSN 9150-00-487-1165)This subcontract involves the supply of commercial off-the-shelf engine lubricating oil, specifically NSN 9150-00-487-1165, to support prime contractors fulfilling DLA supply contracts for KC-46 aircraft. The selected supplier must provide 6 lbs of oil with a 60-month shelf life, delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. All materials must include full supply chain traceability, safety data sheets, and OSHA hazard labels. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and military standards, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while quality sampling must be performed according to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. This requirement is managed by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division.
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LUBRICATING OIL, ENGINE
Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-4610
Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4610 is a request for quotations from the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of engine lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150-00-487-1165. The requirement is for 6 pounds of the material, identified as a Commercial Off The Shelf item for use in KC-46 aircraft, with a quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Delivery is required within 164 days to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and safety standards, including the submission and technical approval of Safety Data Sheets and OSHA hazard warning labels prior to award. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifically utilizing Special Marking Code 33 for shelf life, which is listed as 60 months and extendable. Quality assurance will be managed through sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Additionally, the award is subject to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and requires supply chain traceability documentation. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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LUBRICATING OIL, WEAPONS
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA92A
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA92A is a delivery order issued under contract SPE4AX26D9000 to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. Dated October 14, 2026, the contract is for the procurement of three units of weapons lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150015358687 and PR 7018735747. The total contract price is 968.49 dollars. The materials are scheduled for delivery by October 26, 2026, to the 158 FW LGRDDC located in South Burlington, Vermont.
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LUBRICATING OIL, HELICOPTER TRANSMISSION
Solicitation # SPE4A627FZ942
Contract SPE4A627FZ942 is a delivery order issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support on October 14, 2026, under the basic contract SPE4AX26D9006. The award was granted to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics for a total price of 6,962.92 dollars. The scope of this procurement involves the acquisition of 436 quarts of helicopter transmission lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150012092684, at a unit price of 15.97 dollars. The materials are scheduled for delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin by January 12, 2027.
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GREASE, AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA94L
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA94L is a delivery order issued under contract SPE4AX26D9000 to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. Dated October 14, 2026, the contract is for the procurement of aircraft and instrument grease, identified by NSN 9150014996634 and PR 7018737412. The total contract price is 2,421.00 dollars, covering a quantity of 4.000 CO at a unit price of 605.25 dollars. The materials are designated for delivery to the NAS Oceana Hazmincen located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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LUBRICATING OIL, REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA93T
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA93T is a delivery order issued under contract SPE4AX26D9000 to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. Dated October 14, 2026, the contract has a total value of $1,004.40 for the procurement of refrigerant compressor lubricating oil. The specific requirement consists of 10 gallons of lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150014439390 and PR 7018737242. The materials are designated for delivery to the Nuclear Power Training Unit located in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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LUBRICATING OIL, VACUUM PUMP
Solicitation # SPE4AX27FZ033
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4AX27FZ033 is a delivery order issued on October 14, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9006. The contract was awarded to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, identified by CAGE code 79343, for a total price of 150.40 dollars. The scope of this order involves the procurement of eight quarts of vacuum pump lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150002738663 and PR 7018678621. This requirement was managed by DLA Weapons Support, and the materials are scheduled for delivery by January 12, 2027.
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LUBRICATING OIL, GEAR
Solicitation # SPE4A627FZ951
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A627FZ951 to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics on October 14, 2026, for a total price of 381.72 dollars. This award is a delivery order issued under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9006 and was managed by the DLA Weapons Support Accommodations Division. The procurement consists of four containers of gear lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150010355395 and PR 7018676411. The supplies are scheduled for delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin by January 12, 2027.
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LUBRICANT, SOLID FILM
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA91S
Contract SPE4A627FA91S is a delivery order issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support on October 14, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9000. The award was granted to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, CAGE code 79343, for a total contract price of 545.25 dollars. The scope of this award is for the procurement of 15 units of solid film lubricant, identified by NSN 9150013601905 and PR 7018731770. These materials are destined for the USS CARL M. LEVIN (DDG 120) with a required delivery date of October 29, 2026.
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LUBRICATING OIL, REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA93U
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA93U is a delivery order issued on October 14, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9000. The contract was awarded to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, identified by CAGE code 79343, for a total price of 62.30 dollars. The procurement consists of one gallon of refrigerant compressor lubricating oil, identified by NSN 9150002929657 and PR 7018737243. The specified delivery date for the item is November 3, 2026, with the destination being the Nuclear Power Training Unit located in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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GREASE, ORDNANCE, EXTREME PRESSURE
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA90S
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA90S is a delivery order issued on October 14, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9000. The contract was awarded to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, identified by CAGE code 79343, for a total price of 635.60 dollars. The scope of this order involves the procurement of 10 units of extreme pressure ordnance grease, identified by NSN 9150014702309 and PR 7018731576. This material is designated for delivery to the USS CARL M. LEVIN (DDG 120) and was managed through the DLA Weapons Support office.
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PENETRATING OIL
Solicitation # SPE4A627FA95B
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A627FA95B is a delivery order issued on October 14, 2026, under the basic contract SPE4AX26D9000. The contract was awarded to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, CAGE code 79343, for the procurement of penetrating oil, identified by NSN 9150009051387 and PR 7018737959. The total contract price is 19.86 dollars. The materials are scheduled for delivery to the NASA Johnson Space Center by November 3, 2026.
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