01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 325182 Carbon Black Manufacturing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 325182
Federal contract activity classified under Carbon Black Manufacturing across FY 2006–FY 2012. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 325182 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 325182 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2006–FY 2012 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$3.8K
FY 2012| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2006 | $31.2K | 7 | 4 | 2 | — |
| FY 2007 | $16.8K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −46.1% |
| FY 2008 | $23.6K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +40.3% |
| FY 2009 | $35.9K | 4 | 4 | 2 | +52.0% |
| FY 2010 | $33.6K | 4 | 2 | 1 | −6.3% |
| FY 2011 | $2.9K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −91.4% |
| FY 2012 | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +31.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2006–FY 2012.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $52.6K | 13 | 9 | 35.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $46.2K | 2 | 2 | 31.2% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $25.4K | 4 | 1 | 17.2% |
| BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | 2041 | $23.6K | 1 | 1 | 16.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 325182?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2006–FY 2012.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | N00174 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $44.5K | 8 | 5 | 30.1% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DIR | W91ZLK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $29.5K | 1 | 1 | 19.9% |
| DEPT OF TREAS/BUREAU OF ENGRAV AND PRINT | EP001 | BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | $23.6K | 1 | 1 | 16.0% |
| DLA TROP SUPPORT C&E HARDWARE | SPM5M4 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $20.4K | 3 | 1 | 13.8% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $16.7K | 1 | 1 | 11.3% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND | N00406 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $7.5K | 3 | 2 | 5.1% |
| DLA TROP SUPPORT C & E HARDWARE | SPM5M3 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $5.1K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR LONDON | N62558 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $500 | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NSWC CARDEROCK | N00167 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $100 | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 325182 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKHILL-TA CO | $42.2K | 5 | 2 | 28.5% | Mar 26, 2007 |
| H P GAS PRODUCTS INC | $29.5K | 1 | 1 | 19.9% | May 20, 2009 |
| GE CHAPLIN INCORPORATED | $23.6K | 1 | 1 | 16.0% | Dec 12, 2007 |
| ISLAND PYROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES CORP. | $22.6K | 3 | 1 | 15.3% | Jul 23, 2010 |
| MACH I, INC. | $11.0K | 1 | 1 | 7.5% | Sep 22, 2010 |
| SPECIALTY METALS CORP | $6.1K | 2 | 1 | 4.1% | Nov 13, 2008 |
| CABOT CORPORATION | $4.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% | Jan 7, 2009 |
| GIESENHAUS, WILLIAM F | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 28, 2012 |
| GENERAL SCIENCES INC | $2.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.0% | Jul 18, 2011 |
| TACOMA STEEL SUPPLY INCORPORATED | $1.4K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | Apr 28, 2009 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 325182?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6810 | CHEMICALS | $94.8K | 10 | 7 | 64.1% |
| 5330 | PACKING AND GASKET MATERIALS | $25.4K | 4 | 1 | 17.2% |
| 9320 | RUBBER FABRICATED MATERIALS | $16.7K | 1 | 1 | 11.3% |
| 9515 | PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, FOIL, AND LEAF | $5.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 6850 | MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES | $2.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 9520 | STRUCTURAL SHAPES | $1.4K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 9540 | STRUCTURAL SHAPES NONFERROUS METAL | $1.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 9390 | MISC FABRICATED NONMETAL MATERIALS | $500 | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 325182?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $147.9K | 20 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 325182?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017412P0095 | GIESENHAUS, WILLIAM F | Sep 28, 2012 | $3.8K | 6810 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION |
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 $147.9K market as addressable.