Sandia relies on responsible businesses to deliver high-quality, world-class technologies and specialized services. Potential suppliers are encouraged to learn as much as possible about what and how Sandia buys.
Products/Services
Sandia works with and purchases products and services for these areas:
Research and Development
Products, materials, and services to support R&D: demonstration, feasibility, task performance, design, develop, test, experimentation, data gathering, analysis, investigation, and literature search. Delivered data, first divs, research papers, custom software, code, experiment results, test results, information, reports, or resultant non-commercial products or prototypes.
Mechanical and Electronic Fabrication
Nano, Fast Cast Prototyping and High Tech Machining. Fabrication, machining, plating, and assembly of prototype equipment, materials and structures using performances and design specifications. Fabrication and assembly of prototype printed circuit boards (PCB) and printed wiring boards (PWB) using performance and design specifications.
Construction and Facilities Services
Products, materials and services for mobile offices, pre-fabricated buildings, or real estate lease; architecture, engineering and Construction Services (subject to Davis Bacon Act), office and laboratory furniture, repair and maintenance services for real estate.
Contractor Staffing Requirements
Custom services to maintain and operate specific functions or capabilities, including contractor and Sandia-directed work. Staff Augmentation services, consultants, speakers, and miscellaneous professional services.
Commercial Products and Services
Commercial products and services including automated data processing equipment (ADPE), telecommunications products, maintenance agreements for ADPE equipment or for commercially available computer software, capital equipment, and maintenance for optics, machine tools and instruments shown in the Just In Time Commodity Contract List.
Top NAICS Codes
Sandia’s subcontracting opportunities are assigned the NAICS code and corresponding size standard that best describes the principal purpose of the subcontract.
Below are the top Fiscal Year 2020 subcontracting awards by NAICS codes:
FY20: Top NAICS by Subcontract Dollars Awarded
| NAICS | NAICS Description |
|---|---|
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing |
| 541330 | Engineering Services |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services |
| 332710 | Machine Shops |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| 524292 | Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds |
FY20: Top NAICS by Quantity of Subcontract Awards (non-CPA)
| NAICS | NAICS Description |
|---|---|
| 561 | Administrative and Support Services |
| 312 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| 339 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors |
| 517 | Telecommunications |
*NAICS codes in Sectors 42, 44, and 45 are being phased out and are no longer used on new subcontract opportunities due to requirements from the Small Business Administration. Rather, the associated manufacturing code for goods and supplies is assigned prior to subcontract award.
Corporate Agreements
Commercial products and services including IT products, maintenance agreements for ADPE equipment or for commercially available computer software, capital equipment, and maintenance for optics, machine tools, and instruments utilizing Enterprise Wide Agreements.
DOE Complex Wide Agreements
Strategic sourcing opportunities that represent procurement leveraged spending that results in a lower total cost of ownership for DOE Complex Wide Site and Facility Contractors.