339994: Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing

The federal government buys brooms, brushes, and mops primarily through GSA schedule contracts, with the Greater Southwest Acquisition Center accounting for roughly 90 percent of all spending in this category. GSA/FAS and GSA/FSS dominate the market, followed by DLA Troop Support, which supplies military bases and field operations. Most awards go unrestricted, though a small number flow to small business set-asides. Buyers place many small orders, with a median award of $263, meaning vendors should expect frequent reorders rather than large single contracts.

The 200 vendors competing for this work split $277.53 million across 65,055 awards since 2001. The low median award size and high volume suggest this is a commodity market where success depends on reliable supply, competitive pricing, and established relationships with GSA and DLA. Firms new to this space should understand that winning requires either a GSA schedule contract or direct relationships with military supply chains. The small number of set-aside awards (2,760 out of 65,055) means most competition is open.

Two active notices are currently posted, and 36 contracts worth $241.6 thousand are ending within the next 12 months. Vendors should monitor GSA and DLA solicitations closely during this period, as expiring contracts often lead to rebids or new awards. The stable, high-volume nature of this market suggests consistent opportunity for suppliers who can meet federal quality and delivery standards.