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NAICS Code· 325180

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments). Illustrative Examples: Alkalies manufacturing Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing Carbon black manufacturing Chlorine manufacturing Hydrochloric acid manufacturing Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Radioactive isotopes manufacturing Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing Sulfuric acid manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 325180 – Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing encompasses the production of inorganic chemicals not classified elsewhere, including industrial-grade acids, alkalis, salts, oxides, and specialty reagents used in defense, aerospace, and energy applications. This sector supports critical government infrastructure through the synthesis of compounds such as ammonium perchlorate, sodium nitrate, titanium tetrachloride, and high-purity metal chlorides essential for propulsion systems, chemical warfare defense, and advanced material processing.

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NAICS code 325180 covers Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments). Illustrative Examples: Alkalies manufacturing Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing Carbon black manufacturing Chlorine manufacturing Hydrochloric acid manufacturing Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Radioactive isotopes manufacturing Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing Sulfuric acid manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONThis contract specifies the procurement of Formaldehyde Solution, a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) item identified by NSN 6810-01-737-9797 and part numbers from Fisher Scientific and Reagents Inc., with a unit of issue of one liter. The requirement is for 15 liters to be delivered FOB destination within 171 days, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The item is classified as a Type I (Code M) hazardous material with a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months, and must comply with stringent packaging, marking, and handling standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with special marking code 32 indicating shelf-life status. Packaging and palletization must adhere to DLA’s procurement requirements, and all hazardous material shipping must follow IP025 protocols, including the submission of approved Safety Data Sheets and OSHA hazard warning labels reviewed and verified by technical personnel before contract award. Sampling for quality assurance must conform to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with unspecified attributes treated as major and acceptance requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Delivery is scheduled for Tracy, California, to DLA Distribution San Joaquin, with inspection and acceptance conducted at destination. The contract references technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and mandates compliance with hazardous communication standards, including SDS and label approval prior to award. The original required delivery date is December 16, 2026, with a needed ship date of January 10, 2027, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-288K. Transportation logistics follow DLA procedural notes C19 and C20, and all documentation must align with the designated unit of issue and federal procurement protocols.
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METHANOLThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4AX16D9008 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS with CAGE code 79343 for the procurement of methanol, identified by NSN 6810005973608 and PR 7017496596, at a total contract value of $25.76. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, through solicitation SPE4A626FZV12, and is classified as a federal agency action under the Department of Defense. The contract is solely for the specified methanol item with no set-aside classification or NAICS code provided, and performance location details are not specified. All contractual information is accessible via the DIBBS portal using the provided UI link.
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TETRAFLUOROETHANEThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order to HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY under the basic contract SPE4A616D0226 for the supply of 20 cylinders of TETRAFLUOROETHANE, with a total contract value of $64,095.40, awarded on July 14, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 6830013708756 and part number PR 7017497698, is to be delivered to the USS SAN DIEGO (LPD 22) at FPO AP 96678-1704, with a required delivery date of August 3, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning risk of loss transfers upon arrival at the destination. The contract is structured as a single line item with no options, quantity variations, or alternate pricing, and the award reflects a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach based on compliance with commercial specifications and timely delivery. Packaging and labeling must adhere to DLAD PROC NOTE C19 and C20, including the use of the Parcel ID R3014A and Transport Control Number R3014A6194HE77, with no explicit MIL-STD references provided. Invoicing is mandated to be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, and payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, with its Unique Entity Identifier implied through its CAGE code 7DSQ0. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the origin by an authorized government representative, and the contracting office is DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, with Marie Harrison listed as the government point of contact. Although no specific FAR clauses are listed within the delivery order, terms are incorporated by reference from the underlying basic contract, and while no formal attachments, evaluation factors, or special requirements section are detailed, logistical, payment, and compliance mandates are fully specified within the delivery order framework.
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MONOCHLORODIFLUOROMThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE4A616D0226 to HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY, identified by CAGE code 7DSQ0, for the delivery of one cubic yard of MONOCHLORODIFLUOROM, identified by NSN 6830009359896, at a total price of $2,343.35. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, with a required delivery date of August 3, 2026, to Fort Bliss, Texas, under FOB Origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government at the contractor’s location. The contract is classified as a small business set-aside with affirmative certifications for Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned status, obligating the contractor to comply with corresponding reporting requirements under FAR 19.7 and DFARS 252.219-7004. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, utilizing the WAWF system, and payments will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service through P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. Packaging and marking directives require shipment via traceable means excluding parcel post, with all documents labeled with the TCN W90HDC61950854, RDD 555, TP 2, SUPF ADD W9046W, and SIG C. Inspection and acceptance authority rests with the government at the destination, based solely on conformance to contract specifications without reference to additional military or industry standards. Administration is managed by DLA Aviation, with Phillip Hart as the local administrator and Marie Harrison as the authorized signatory. The underlying contract appears to be an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity vehicle, though no explicit contract type is stated. No special requirements, option periods, security clearances, or detailed performance standards beyond delivery and documentation compliance are documented in the provided materials.
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Caustic SodaThe Town of Cary is soliciting bids for the purchase of Caustic Soda to be used at the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility under solicitation number 354-RFB-27-01, posted on July 13, 2026. Interested suppliers must submit questions by July 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with final bids due on August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The procurement is managed by the Town of Cary in North Carolina, with Kathryn McMillan listed as the primary point of contact. The contract is classified under SLED government procurement and performance will occur within North Carolina. All bids must be submitted through the official portal accessible via the provided UI link.
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Lithium CarbonateThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number SP8000-26-R-0021 for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure battery-grade lithium carbonate powder in powder form, with a five-year ordering period under Firm Fixed-Price delivery orders. The solicitation closing date has been extended to July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and responses must be submitted electronically to Dylan Stone at dylan.stone@dla.mil with a copy to Felicia London at felicia.london@dla.mil. Proposals must include a cover letter with a unique proposal number, active System for Award Management (SAM) registration documentation, a technical approach, past performance information, and a detailed price proposal structured by quantity ranges for lithium carbonate and per-lot pricing for required third-party material testing. The acquisition follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where offerors must pass two mandatory gates—Technical Approach and Past Performance—rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable; failure in either renders the proposal ineligible for price consideration. The contract requires deliveries to Columbus, Ohio, with FOB destination terms and acceptance at the delivery point, allowing for a ±1% quantity variance. Packaging must strictly adhere to specifications: lithium carbonate must be sealed in 6-mil LDPE or HDPE liners inside new UN 1A2/Y250/S compliant 55-gallon steel drums, which must be hot-dip galvanized or painted with rust preventive coating, palletized with a maximum of four drums per new ISPM-15 compliant pallet using specific nail types, and secured with banding. Each drum must bear three permanent labels—exterior, top of lid, underside of lid—and a separate metal tag with a laser-etched 3D barcode containing commodity name, grade, country of origin, producer details, gross and net weights in pounds and metric, lot and serial numbers, and IDIQ and delivery order numbers. No security classifications or DLA ownership indicators are permitted beyond the order numbers. A Certificate of Analysis must be emailed in PDF format for government review before each shipment, and Safety Data Sheets must be externally accessible with every delivery. Compliance with Department of Transportation (49 CFR 173) hazardous materials regulations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection forms (7501, 6059, 5
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NAVFAC PWD Chemical Provision IDIQThis solicitation, identified as N6817126QN024, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 using simplified commercial acquisition procedures. It seeks quotations for the provision of chemicals to support Water Treatment Plants, Swimming Pools, and HVAC Closed Loop Systems at Naval Facilities Engineering System Command Europe Africa Central facilities, primarily in Naples, Italy. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses and is administered by the NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office, with all responses due by August 19, 2026. The performance work statement, pricing worksheet, and anti-Mafia screening requirements are provided as essential attachments that define the scope of work, cost structure, and compliance obligations. No additional written solicitation will be issued, and quotations must be submitted in response to this announcement alone. The point of contact for inquiries is Terry Herbert, reachable via email and phone listed in the solicitation details. The contract is structured as an IDIQ and is governed by commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12, which means standard government contract clauses may not be fully incorporated unless referenced or appended, and the focus is on commercial practices. While several sections of the solicitation such as evaluation factors, inspection and acceptance criteria, packaging requirements, and detailed performance specifications were not provided or retrievable due to system limitations, the attachments referenced—Performance Work Statement, Pricing Worksheet, and Anti-Mafia Screening—are mandatory components that responders are obligated to review and comply with. The place of performance is in Naples, with no specific delivery or FOB terms specified, and payment and contract administration details such as invoicing methods or contracting officer’s representative information were not included in the available documentation. Respondents must rely on the attachments and instructions within the combined synopsis to prepare their quotations in full compliance with the requirements.
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Water Treatment Chemical SupplyThe contract seeks the supply of potable water treatment chemicals including disinfectants, coagulants, pH adjusters, and corrosion inhibitors to support U.S. Naval water treatment facilities located in Naples, Italy. The chemicals are critical for maintaining safe drinking water standards across military installations, ensuring compliance with health and operational requirements. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 325180, which classifies it within the chemical manufacturing sector, and is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples Office under the Department of Defense. Responses for this opportunity are due by August 19, 2026, following a posting date of July 10, 2026. While solicitation details and point of contact information are not provided, the place of performance is clearly identified as Naples, Italy, indicating delivery and service obligations must be fulfilled at or near the Naval facilities there. The contract does not specify any small business set-aside or additional classification, implying it is open to qualified suppliers regardless of size or designation. All chemical deliveries must meet stringent military water quality specifications to ensure the safety and reliability of potable water systems for personnel and operations.
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TEST PAPER, CHLORINEThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to SZY HOLDINGS, LLC (CAGE 0AG09) for the procurement of one unit of TEST PAPER, CHLORINE (NSN 6640015021866) under solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-3865, with a total contract value of $399.00 and an award date of July 9, 2026. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with FOB DESTINATION terms, meaning inspection and acceptance will occur at the designated government facility identified by a DoDAAC. The contract includes extensive federal acquisition regulation clauses covering contract type, inspection, default, subcontracting, payment acceleration for small businesses, and cybersecurity safeguards, with multiple clauses modified under Deviation 2026-00038. The item must be packaged and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and labeled per Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 except for radioactive materials. Labeling must include NSSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration/retest date, contract number, and lot number, with hazardous material requirements aligned to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Invoicing is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all cybersecurity obligations require compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1, including safeguarding controlled unclassified information and reporting cyber incidents as specified in DFARS 252.204-7012. The contract contains no option quantities, no identified key personnel, no security clearance requirements, and no organizational conflict of interest clauses. The contractor must also comply with clauses prohibiting internal confidentiality agreements, requiring whistleblower rights notifications, and ensuring unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. Despite the inclusion of broad regulatory requirements, the scope is narrowly defined to a single line item with a fixed unit price, and no attachments or detailed evaluation factors were provided in the documentation.
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PRINTING AND PUBLISThis contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7M2-26-T-5564, pertains to the procurement of 58 units of a printing and publishing kit with NSN 3610016873587, supplied by Hewlett-Packard Company under part number 3WT89A. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with stringent DLA packaging and quality requirements, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special marking required. Delivery is FOB origin with a 168-day delivery window, and the item must be delivered by January 5, 2027, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. No quantity variance is permitted, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. All supplies must adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs technical and quality specifications referenced through R and I designators. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in or on the supplied hardware except for specific functional uses outlined by NAVSEA, and any portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof design and a secondary containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must follow RP001 guidelines, and hazardous materials must comply with IP025 standards. The contract enforces configuration change management through engineering change proposals and requires formal requests for any deviations or waivers. The unit of issue is each (EA), and all transportation logistics are governed by DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20.
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL-WATThe Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4AX16D9008 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, with CAGE code 79343, for the procurement of ethylene glycol-water solution identified by NSN 6810012299828 and purchase request 7017444531. The total value of the award is $349.84, and the contract was awarded on July 9, 2026. This action falls under the broader solicitation SPE4A626FZS90 and is classified as a federal award with no set aside designation. The performance location and detailed point of contact information are not specified, but the award is managed through the Department of Defense with the DLA as the issuing agency. The contract can be accessed via the DIBBS portal using the provided UI link.
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CARTRIDGE, TONERThis contract is for the procurement of 52 units of a toner cartridge, specifically the Lexmark Government Solutions, LLC part number 78C1XY0, identified by NSN 3610-01-721-4075, under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5586. The item must comply with all technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, including marking per MIL-STD-129 with no special markings. The unit of issue is each, with a fixed unit price of $52.00, resulting in a total contract value of $2,704.00. Delivery is required FOB origin within 225 days of the contract award, with no tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, specifically at the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The product must be free of intentionally added mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except where functionally required in specified applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, instruments, or chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA; any portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and have a secondary containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All supplies must be packed and palletized according to DLA standards, with unit containers marked as E5 and packaged using preservative methods defined in the packaging codes. The delivery address, shipping address, and parcel post address are identical, directing all shipments to the DLA distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA. The original required delivery date is March 6, 2027, with a need ship date of March 3, 2027. The solicitation was issued on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, under NAICS code 325180, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program with David Larsen as the primary point of contact.
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