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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Manufacturing

NAICS 325520: Chemical Manufacturing

Across 11 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 325520 (Chemical Manufacturing), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 11 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Manufacturing

Typical award value

$1.5M to $2.1M

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 325520

Dept of Defense

These buyers award chemical manufacturing work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 325520

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideNo Set aside used

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 325520 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 325520

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 325520?

The agencies that most frequently post chemical manufacturing solicitations under NAICS 325520 include Dept of Defense. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 325520 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 325520 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, No Set aside used. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 325520?

Federal awards under NAICS 325520 typically range $1.5M to $2.1M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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