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NAICS Code· 523160

NAICS 523160: Commodity Contracts Intermediation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as principals (i.e., investors who buy or sell for their own account) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options, such as precious metals, foreign currency, oil, or agricultural products, generally on a spread basis, or acting as agents (i.e., brokers) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options on a commission or transaction fee basis. Illustrative Examples: Commodity contract trading companies Commodity contracts brokerages Commodity futures brokerages Futures commodity contracts dealing (i.e., acting as a principal in dealing commodities to investors) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 523160 – Commodity Contracts Intermediation refers to the facilitation of contracts for the purchase and sale of physical commodities, such as agricultural products, metals, energy resources, and other raw materials, through third-party intermediaries. These intermediaries act as brokers or agents between buyers and sellers, often managing logistics, pricing risk, and regulatory compliance for government procurement of essential materials.

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NAICS code 523160 covers Commodity Contracts Intermediation. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as principals (i.e., investors who buy or sell for their own account) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options, such as precious metals, foreign currency, oil, or agricultural products, generally on a spread basis, or acting as agents (i.e., brokers) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options on a commission or transaction fee basis. Illustrative Examples: Commodity contract trading companies Commodity contracts brokerages Commodity futures brokerages Futures commodity contracts dealing (i.e., acting as a principal in dealing commodities to investors) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 523160
Closed
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Foreign Currency Exchange Services
Solicitation # 25-06490
The Wayne County Airport Authority has issued a Request for Information to gather market insights and potential solutions for reinstating foreign currency exchange services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The initiative aims to restore full-service currency exchange operations, including staffed teller services and automated Currency Exchange Teller Machines (CCTMs), targeted for implementation between late 2026 and mid-2027. The RFI seeks detailed responses on service offerings, preferred locations within the airport, industry experience, and business arrangements, with a focus on supporting international travelers through currency conversion, cash advances, wire transfers, and related financial services. The procurement process is in the information-gathering phase, and no award or contractual commitment will result from this RFI. Responses are due by December 4, 2025, via the BidNet Direct portal. The contract, managed by the Wayne County Airport Authority under NAICS code 523160, involves a potential contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, though specific pricing or contractual terms are not yet defined. The project emphasizes operational models that include both staffed and automated services, with considerations for ancillary offerings such as traveler’s checks and money orders, and adherence to airport security and accessibility standards. While operational and passenger data—such as airline destinations, terminal assignments, and passenger traffic—are provided, detailed contractual clauses, evaluation factors, or specific performance standards are not included at this stage. The procurement process is structured to solicit innovative proposals that align with the airport’s goals of enhancing international traveler services, with instructions emphasizing concise, clear responses submitted electronically. The overall effort aims to improve the airport’s currency exchange capabilities, ensuring seamless financial services for international visitors, within a framework that will be further developed through subsequent solicitations.
Wayne County Airport Authority

POSTED

11 months ago

CLOSED

10 months ago
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NAICS: 523160
Awarded
Federal
Cryptocurrency Managed Services, Class 2 - 4
Solicitation # 15M50024QA4400003
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Department of Justice is soliciting proposals for a single-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Cryptocurrency Managed Services, specifically for Class 2 through 4 assets. These assets are less popular cryptocurrencies that require specialized storage and liquidation techniques, including the use of cold storage via hardware and software wallets. The contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 523160, with a total ceiling of 72 million dollars. The performance period consists of a 12-month base year and four option periods, with a potential six-month extension, totaling a five-year ordering period. The procurement utilizes a two-phase best-value tradeoff evaluation process where non-price factors, such as experience, technical capability, and resumes, are significantly more important than price. Phase 1 focuses on experience through oral presentations, while Phase 2 evaluates technical capability and pricing. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may be required to submit a SOC 2 Type 2 audit. The scope of work includes the professional custody, management, and disposal of seized and forfeited cryptocurrency assets in accordance with Department of Justice and USMS policies.
USMS Department Of Justice

POSTED

almost 2 years ago

CLOSED

almost 2 years ago
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