01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 325131 Inorganic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 325131
Federal contract activity classified under Inorganic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing across FY 2008–FY 2014. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 325131 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 325131 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2008–FY 2014 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$318.0K
FY 2014| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $445.3K | 49 | 13 | 8 | — |
| FY 2009 | $53.1K | 9 | 6 | 4 | −88.1% |
| FY 2010 | $274.3K | 12 | 10 | 6 | +417.0% |
| FY 2011 | -$191.8K | 4 | 3 | 3 | −169.9% |
| FY 2012 | $365.8K | 10 | 10 | 5 | +290.7% |
| FY 2013 | $318.0K | 3 | 2 | 2 | −13.1% |
| FY 2014 | $318.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +0.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $995.9K | 11 | 7 | 62.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $331.1K | 24 | 12 | 20.9% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $128.4K | 28 | 1 | 8.1% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $68.2K | 8 | 2 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $37.3K | 4 | 3 | 2.4% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $8.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $4.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $3.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $2.5K | 4 | 3 | 0.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $2.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 325131?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $963.4K | 5 | 2 | 60.9% |
| NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | N00174 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $163.2K | 2 | 1 | 10.3% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | MILMI | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $122.4K | 26 | 1 | 7.7% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $110.2K | 8 | 2 | 7.0% |
| USDA APHIS MRPBS | 6395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $68.2K | 8 | 2 | 4.3% |
| NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO CA | N00259 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $21.4K | 3 | 1 | 1.4% |
| NHGRI R&D CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH, NHLBI, NIH | 00302 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $17.5K | 2 | 2 | 1.1% |
| NIH, NHLBI, DERA OA OFC ACQUISTIONS | 00268 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $15.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| W2R2 CONST ENGRG LAB | W9132T | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $15.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.9% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLE | N68836 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $14.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 325131 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTHENTIX, INC. | $954.0K | 4 | 1 | 60.3% | Jun 18, 2014 |
| MIL SPEC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION | $163.2K | 2 | 1 | 10.3% | Aug 13, 2008 |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | $128.4K | 28 | 1 | 8.1% | May 30, 2008 |
| BRAIN POWER, INCORPORATED | $99.8K | 9 | 2 | 6.3% | Mar 30, 2011 |
| DAY-GLO COLOR CORP | $60.3K | 7 | 1 | 3.8% | Nov 3, 2009 |
| HACH COMPANY | $21.4K | 5 | 2 | 1.4% | Jun 16, 2010 |
| MAYCO INDUSTRIES, INC | $20.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Oct 28, 2008 |
| HAMPTON RESEARCH CORPORATION | $19.8K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% | Sep 25, 2012 |
| NANOSI ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $15.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.9% | Nov 17, 2010 |
| RIBBONS EXPRESS, INC | $14.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 10, 2012 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 325131?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6820 | DYES | $1.01M | 12 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 6810 | CHEMICALS | $238.2K | 11 | 6 | 15.0% |
| 8010 | PAINT,DOPE,VARNISH & RELATED PROD | $128.4K | 28 | 1 | 8.1% |
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS | $53.0K | 4 | 1 | 3.3% |
| 6515 | MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP | $31.0K | 5 | 2 | 2.0% |
| 2040 | MARINE HARDWARE AND HULL ITEMS | $20.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 9999 | MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS | $18.1K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $17.5K | 2 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 6750 | PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES | $14.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $13.4K | 2 | 2 | 0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 325131?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $317.4K | 49 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.08M | 35 |
| BPA CALL | $19.8K | 2 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $163.2K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 325131?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0003 | AUTHENTIX, INC. | Jun 18, 2014 | $318.0K | 6820 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICK |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $1.58M market as addressable.