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NAICS Code· 325413

NAICS 325413: In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vitro (i.e., not taken internally) diagnostic substances, such as chemical, biological, or radioactive substances. The substances are used for diagnostic tests that are performed in test tubes, petri dishes, machines, and other diagnostic test-type devices. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing encompasses the production of reagents, kits, calibrators, controls, and other chemical or biological substances used in laboratory-based diagnostic testing. These products enable the detection, measurement, or monitoring of physiological conditions, infectious agents, biomarkers, and genetic markers in clinical specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue.

51
Active Contracts
$193.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
1.2K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
174
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-75.3%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 325413.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing encompasses the production of reagents, kits, calibrators, controls, and other chemical or biological substances used in laboratory-based diagnostic testing. These products enable the detection, measurement, or monitoring of physiological co...

NAICS 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing encompasses the production of reagents, kits, calibrators, controls, and other chemical or biological substances used in laboratory-based diagnostic testing. These products enable the detection, measurement, or monitoring of physiological conditions, infectious agents, biomarkers, and genetic markers in clinical specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue. Manufactured under strict quality control standards compliant with CLIA, FDA, and ISO 13485, these in-vitro diagnostic substances are critical to clinical decision-making, public health surveillance, and point-of-care testing infrastructure. In government contracting, this sector supports military medical readiness, veteran healthcare delivery, and biodefense preparedness programs by supplying essential components for automated clinical analyzers and laboratory information systems. Top contractors in this space include MARATHON MEDICAL CORPORATION and TERUMO MEDICAL CORP, both established life sciences manufacturers with deep expertise in sterile, GMP-compliant production of diagnostic reagents. These firms operate as large primes with extensive regulatory compliance capabilities, often serving as sole-source or limited-source suppliers due to the technical complexity and validation requirements of diagnostic substances. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are the primary federal buyers, procuring these substances to support clinical laboratories in VA medical centers and military treatment facilities. Demand is driven by routine patient diagnostics, deployable medical unit requirements, and biodefense initiatives focused on rapid pathogen identification and health threat monitoring. The competitive landscape is characterized by high regulatory barriers, stringent validation protocols, and long procurement cycles, favoring manufacturers with proven quality systems and established FDA clearances. Opportunities exist for contractors with expertise in assay development, cold-chain logistics, and rapid scale-up of diagnostic materials to meet surge requirements during public health emergencies.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 325413, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 325413.

Department Of Veterans Affairs613 awards$122.7M
Department Of Defense418 awards$31.0M
Department Of Health And Human Services115 awards$12.0M
W40M Mrco Pacific6 awards$6.9M
Department Of Agriculture23 awards$4.9M
W40M MRC0 West5 awards$4.7M
W40M USA Hca1 award$2.4M
262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)3 awards$2.4M
W40M Mrco Europe2 awards$1.9M
261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)1 award$1.1M

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 325413, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 77,805 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

88%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

89% of 87,557 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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
325413This Code
In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid188%
77,80589% of 87,557
32541NAICS Industry
Moderate Competition434%
767,21630% of 2,563,326
3254Industry Group
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
Moderate Competition434%
767,21630% of 2,563,326
325Subsector
Moderate Competition336%
1,583,63736% of 4,450,320
32Sector
Manufacturing
Moderate Competition331%
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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NAICS code 325413 covers In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vitro (i.e., not taken internally) diagnostic substances, such as chemical, biological, or radioactive substances. The substances are used for diagnostic tests that are performed in test tubes, petri dishes, machines, and other diagnostic test-type devices. Cross-References.

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NAICS: 325413
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WATER SAMPLING TEST
Solicitation # SPE2DH-26-T-4177
The contract solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-4177 seeks the procurement of Colilert 18 reagents for water sampling tests designed to detect fecal coliforms and Escherichia coli, with results required within 18 hours. The item is specified as a unit of issue packaged as PG, with each package containing 200 units, and the entire quantity required is one package. Delivery must be completed within 20 days after award, to the destination APO 09094-3219 under FOB Destination terms. Packaging and marking requirements are strictly defined by Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and all units must be sealed in suitable containers to prevent damage during transit. Commercial exterior shipping containers are mandatory, and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The technical specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, and the product must be free of any additive manufacturing processes unless explicitly authorized, as inclusion of such items disqualifies an offer. All offers must be submitted through the DIBBS portal by the deadline of June 8, 2026, with inquiries directed to Tina Vu at tina.vu@dla.mil. Offerors are required to maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide their CAGE and Unique Entity Identifier, and ensure compliance with small business set-aside provisions under NAICS code 325998. Contract clauses such as 52.204-13, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, and 52.240-93 apply with deviation 2026-00038, mandating maintenance of SAM data, equal opportunity protections, anti-trafficking policies, and cybersecurity safeguards. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and payment instructions require adherence to DFARS and FAR guidelines. The contractor must also submit hazard warning labels compliant with 29 CFR 1910.1200 prior to award, and government identification must be removed from any non-accepted supplies. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination with zero tolerance for quantity variance, and the solic
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