R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc
R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc is a small business in Knoxville, TN registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $731,526 in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- L5SYBECGFU35
- CAGE code
- 56406
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | L5SYBECGFU35 |
| CAGE code | 56406 |
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Feb 26, 2027 |
| Business started | 1974 |
| Primary NAICS code | 423840: Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers |
Certifications and business types
- Veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $278,406 |
| FY2024 | $385,254 |
| FY2025 | $251,507 |
| FY2026 | $94,764 |
Its biggest federal customers over the last four fiscal years: Defense Logistics Agency ($1 million).
Recent contract awards
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Soldering iron,elec | $5,928 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Welding qualificati | $6,692 |
| May 18, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Welding qualificati | $18,910 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Wire,spray gun | $2,125 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Welding qualificati | $11,072 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Defense Logistics Agency | Soldering iron,elec | $316 |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
- 423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Open contracts in R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's NAICS codes
24 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc is small under. These are due soonest.
- Various Maintenance Parts
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Specialty Tooling, Materials, and Manufacturing Services
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Multi-Tasking Machines
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
- Autonomous Kitchen – Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) -Month To Month Lease- Location: South Korea
✦ The Army (906th Contracting Battalion, Daegu) wants a vendor to supply, install and run two robotic kitchens as a monthly subscription (Robotics-as-a-Service) at Camp Walker,…
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
- CHPP Boiler Chemical
✦ The 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson AFB, Alaska, is doing market research on who can supply water treatment chemicals and on-site technical service for six coal-fired…
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
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- Scientific Sales, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN
- Atg Supply LLC, Memphis, TN
- Haggerty Controls Company, Cookeville, TN
- Marie, LLC, Knoxville, TN
- GCS - Government & Commercial Services, LLC, Knoxville, TN
- Giga, Inc., Macon, GA
Frequently asked questions
What is R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's CAGE code?
R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's CAGE code is 56406. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's UEI?
R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is L5SYBECGFU35. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc's registration is active through feb 26, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc a small business?
R & D Metals & Chemicals, Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 5 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 423840. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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