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CHLORATE CANDLE

Solicitation: SPE8E7-26-CHLORATE-CANDLE-RFP
Notice ID: fabf6f79285d4844877e163f2371d02c

Sources Sought from DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: PA. Industry: NAICS 325998 • PSC 4460.

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Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 325998 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 32.

12-month awarded value
$9,047,544
Sector total $11,804,513,381 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$239,112
P10–P90
$116,462$361,762
Volatility
Volatile103%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+1021%($7,566,013)
Deal sizing
$239,112 median
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Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Not listed
State: PA
Contracting office
Philadelphia, PA • 19111-5096 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
PA20260018 (Rev 3)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Adams, Berks, Bradford +26
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $32.14Fringe $17.81
+102 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 102 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
PA20260018 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Adams, Berks, Bradford +26
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $32.14Fringe $17.81
Rate
Marble & Tile Setter
Base $31.18Fringe $18.35
+101 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260090 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Franklin
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) (Asbestos Abatement, Removal from Mechanical Systems Only)
Base $40.00Fringe $29.81
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER (Including Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning)
Base $33.99Fringe $16.87
+48 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260101 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Northampton
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.00Fringe $29.81
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER (Including Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning)
Base $33.24Fringe $17.78
+36 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260088 (Rev 4)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Erie
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
TILE FINISHER
Base $28.76Fringe $17.16
Rate
TILE SETTER
Base $35.64Fringe $21.63
+32 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Tamika Hines
Email
Tamika.T.Hines@dla.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Subagency
TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
Contracting Office Address
Philadelphia, PA
19111-5096 USA

More in NAICS 325998

Description

Companies interested in producing the item described below should view the newest specification for the item. MIL-DTL-32789, dated 6 February 2025 supercedes CS-4460-0001 6 May 2008 and can be found by searching the ASSIST website: https://assist.dla.mil/.

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid. DLA Troop Support is conducting market research seeking to identify possible manufacturers that can supply the Chlorate Candle NSN 4460-00-875-4568 and Ignitor 4460-01-043-7635 under a potential five-year, Long-Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract.

Interested manufacturers are requested to review the item descriptions carefully to identify any potential manufacturing challenges and formulate any questions.

The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to gather information that will identify sources for the possibility of a solicitation for the referenced items.

Interested manufacturers should contact the Contracting Officer, Tamika Hines, DLA Troop Support – Construction & Equipment; tamika.t.hines@dla.mil with information such as market pricing, delivery times, experience with the manufacture of the items, and any other pertinent information.

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for the purposes of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry. The Government will NOT pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought notice. If a solicitation results, it would be synopsized on the sam.gov website and subsequently published on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). It would be the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor the websites for any such notices.

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