Government Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 325180 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Government other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts totaled $3.7B across 1,001 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 812% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Energy was the largest buyer, accounting for $3.4B (92% of the total); Maryland was the top place of performance, with $1.8B (49%).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $3,059,323,674 across 303 awards with activity that year, a change of +812% from $335,469,827 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,663,968,808 across 1,001 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $3.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 303
- Change vs FY2025
- +812%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.7B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 325180. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3,059,323,674 | 303 | +812% |
| FY2025 | $335,469,827 | 448 | +24.6% |
| FY2024 | $269,175,308 | 406 | n/a |
About government other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts rose 1037% from FY2024 ($269M) to FY2026 ($3.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 74% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Energy spends the most on other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts (92%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Maryland, California and Tennessee.
NAICS 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Centrifuge Operating, LLC | $900,500,000 | 24.6% |
| 2 | General Matter, Inc. | $900,395,255 | 24.6% |
| 3 | Orano Federal Services LLC | $900,281,011 | 24.6% |
| 4 | Mid-America Conversion Services, LLC | $234,586,664 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Nuclear Fuel Services Inc | $233,102,338 | 6.4% |
| 6 | BWXT Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. | $131,300,000 | 3.6% |
| 7 | Calca Solutions, LLC | $93,773,344 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Largo Resources USA Inc | $60,083,062 | 1.6% |
| 9 | BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. | $52,874,142 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Specialized Materials and Chemicals, LLC | $23,005,800 | 0.6% |
Agencies buying other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325180.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Energy | $3,373,913,657 | 92.1% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $283,751,081 | 7.7% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $4,842,052 | 0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $392,195 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Environmental Protection Agency | $262,577 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $254,464 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Social Security Administration | $136,170 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $125,775 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $97,497 | <0.1% |
| 10 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $96,699 | <0.1% |
Where other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $1,801,080,293 | 49.2% |
| 2 | California | $901,777,694 | 24.6% |
| 3 | Tennessee | $364,416,418 | 9.9% |
| 4 | Ohio | $234,958,355 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Virginia | $120,040,201 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Louisiana | $68,150,654 | 1.9% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $26,889,357 | 0.7% |
| 8 | Georgia | $22,705,825 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $20,559,371 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Arkansas | $20,079,740 | 0.5% |
Recent other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contract awards
The latest other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | General Atomics | Department of EnergyGENERAL ATOMICS - LITHIUM PROCESSING CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION AND PURIFICATION SERVICES | $19,497,353 | 89233126CNA000440 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | American Radiolabeled Chemicals, Inc. | Department of Agriculture14C-STYRENE AND 14-C CATECHOL FOR RADIOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS | $40,330 | 1232SA26P0855 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesNIMH:SUPPLY:SIGMA-ALDRICH L-GLUTAMIC ACID:N/A | $59,795 | 75N98026P01592 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Snow & Ice Salt & Chemicals Unlimited, LLC | Social Security AdministrationPURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF BULK ROCK SALT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL OPERATIONS AT SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) FACILITIES IN BALTIMORE, MD. | $64,024 | 28321326P00050080 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Global Materials, Inc | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationBORON FIBER REINFORCED CYANATE ESTER COMPOSITE PREPREG | $17,943 | 80NSSC26P1241 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Ntu Technologies Inc | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF POLYMERS AND ALUMINUM SULFATE FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. | $78,234 | 140P8526F0121 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | One Speed Ventures LLC | Department of the InteriorSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE & SODIUM CARBONATE FOR YOSEMITE NP | $179,450 | 140P8526F0120 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Snow & Ice Salt & Chemicals Unlimited, LLC | Social Security AdministrationPURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF BAGGED DE-ICING SALT PRODUCT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL OPERATIONS AT SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) FACILITIES IN BALTIMORE, MD. | $24,182 | 28321326P00050077 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aqua-Pure Inc. | Department of the InteriorCHEMICAL FOR CROW AGENCY WATER TREATMENT PLANT | $17,233 | 140A0426F0010 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc | Department of DefenseAQUA AMMONIA - YR 2 DO, CLIN 1001 | $731,000 | W912DR26FA256 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Thatcher Company, Inc. | Department of the InteriorYAO BULK CHEMICAL DELIVERY - DO#04 | $9,975 | 140R3026F0059 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Hill Brothers Chemical Company | Department of the InteriorYAO BULK CHEMICAL DELIVERY - DO#04 | $153,570 | 140R3026F0058 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ntu Technologies Inc | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF POLYMERS AND ALUMINUM SULFATE FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. | $39,248 | 140P8526F0106 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | One Speed Ventures LLC | Department of the InteriorSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE & SODIUM CARBONATE FOR YOSEMITE NP | $92,900 | 140P8526F0107 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Wing Inflatables Inc | Department of Defense8512230530!TETRAHYDROFURAN | $542 | SPE4A626PX549 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Mpi Fastech, LLC | Department of Defense1410-23-0041A E-BRITE 30/32 NON-CYANIDE ALKALINE COPPER PLATING | $310 | SPMYM126P0306 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Linde Puerto Rico B.V. | Department of Defense8512223749!PROPELLANT PRESSURIZING AGENT | $85,734 | SPE60126FK98A |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Amerochem Corporation | Department of DefenseAQUA MAG CARUS 8600 DELIVERY ORDER | $19,256 | M6700126F0063 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Showa Chemical Industry Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBULK CHEMICAL DELIVERY BPA | $249,736 | M6740026F0030 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | JTF Business Solutions Corp. | Department of Defense8512214612!CARTRIDGE,TONER | $110,644 | SPE7M226V4164 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Largo Resources USA Inc | Department of DefenseVANADIUM PENTOXIDE | $60,083,062 | SP800026F0032 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | U.S. Vanadium LLC | Department of DefenseVANADIUM PENTOXIDE | $20,079,740 | SP800026F0031 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Save Again.com | Department of DefenseTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE (FFP), INDEFINITE-DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY, CONTRACT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PAINT (PAINTS AND COATINGS) LISTED IN SECTION B. S. | $6,283 | N6449826F0033 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | American Centrifuge Operating, LLC | Department of EnergyTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER (TO) IS TO ESTABLISH NEW ANNUAL DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL HIGH-ASSAY LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM (HALEU) CAPACITY AND BEGIN PRODUCTION OF HALEU UF6 FOR PURCHASE BY DOE. | $900,000,000 | 89243226FNE400212 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Airgas USA, LLC | Department of Defense8512212352!PROPELLANT,OXYGEN | $915 | SPE60126FK96J |
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts?
- Federal other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts use NAICS 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 325180 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were American Centrifuge Operating, LLC ($901M), General Matter, Inc. ($900M) and Orano Federal Services LLC ($900M).
- Which agencies buy the most other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Energy ($3.4B), the Department of Defense ($284M) and the Department of the Interior ($4.8M).
- Where are government other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing work is performed in Maryland ($1.8B), California ($902M) and Tennessee ($364M).
- Is federal spending on other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contract obligations rose 1037% from FY2024 ($269M) to FY2026 ($3.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 325180, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 325180 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.