DESIGN SPECIALTIES, INC (CT)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2008
- $1.78M
- $1,775,072under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 134
- with positive net obligations2 IDV vehicles held
- Latest action
- Oct 12, 2026
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Mar 16, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jan 1, 1983 (43 years)
- Location
- North Haven, CT
- State of incorporation
- Connecticut
- Website
- designspecialties.org
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public).
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI EWXELVAJW784. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2008. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2025: $20,600
- FY2022: $91,283
- FY2021: $24,422
- FY2018: $121,486
- FY2017: $107,150
- FY2016: $85,852
- FY2015: $94,695
- FY2014: $65,352
Show all 14 yearsEarlier years (FY2008–FY2013)
- FY2013: $289,541
- FY2012: $121,016
- FY2011: $125,449
- FY2010: $250,233
- FY2009: $236,957
- FY2008: $141,036
Total across 14 fiscal years: $1,775,072
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Justice$1,760,894, 99.2%
- Department of Veterans Affairs$7,020, 0.4%
- General Services Administration$6,448, 0.4%
- Department of Defense$710, <0.1%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons$1,760,894, 99.2%
- Department of Veterans Affairs$7,020, 0.4%
- Federal Acquisition Service$6,448, 0.4%
- Department of the Navy$710, <0.1%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 326199All other plastics product manufacturing$440,045, 24.8%
- 311999All other miscellaneous food manufacturing$145,618, 8.2%
- 325211Plastics material and resin manufacturing$108,995, 6.1%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- 3605Food products machinery and equipment$359,991, 20.3%
- 7310Food cooking, baking, and serving equipment$325,464, 18.3%
- 7320Kitchen equipment and appliances$309,707, 17.4%
- 7350Tableware$238,431, 13.4%
- 9330Plastics fabricated materials$178,362, 10.0%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 326199All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing(primary)Small
- 314120Curtain and Linen MillsSmall
- 332215Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) ManufacturingSmall
- 424130Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant WholesalersSmall
- 541330E
- 541715E
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
- SBA-Certified Women-Owned Small Business
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Woman-Owned Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 7320Other Services/Supplies
- 7350Other Services/Supplies
Federal Capability Statement
Plastic Reusable Tableware products
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- GS07F096GAFederal supply schedule (FSS)VehicleGeneral Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition ServiceLatest action
- 15B30225P00000166Purchase orderDepartment of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B12122P00000279Purchase orderDepartment of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B51922F00000159Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B61622F00000028Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B10221FWA130088Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15BH0N18FTA110365Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B41818FTA140538Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B21518FTA120435Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- 15B11918FTA110403Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for DESIGN SPECIALTIES, INC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 5 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
51 GILES AVE UNIT E
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Mailing Address
51 GILES AVE UNIT E
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Government Business Contact
PATRICIA C WHITLOCK
PRESIDENT
DESIGN SPECIALTIES, INC
51 GILES AVE UNIT F
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Electronic Business Contact
PATRICIA C WHITLOCK
51 GILES AVE UNIT E
N/A
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Past Performance Contact
PATRICIA C WHITLOCK
51 GILES AVE UNIT E
N/A
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
PATRICIA C WHITLOCK
PRESIDENT
DESIGN SPECIALTIES
51 GILES AVE UNIT F
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
PATRICIA WHITLOCK
51 GILES AVE UNIT E
N/A
NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
DESIGN SPECIALTIES, INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires March 16, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Not registered for disaster relief
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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