NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) encompasses the production of various explosive materials, propellants, and related components primarily for military, aerospace, and specialized industrial applications. These products include rocket motors, cartridge actuated devices, impulse cartridges, detonators, chaff and flare systems, pyrotechnic simulators, and specialized training aids. Manufacturers in this category design, produce, and test complex explosive systems used across military platforms, including aircraft, naval vessels, and ground-based weapon systems. Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in specialized explosive components, with contract values ranging from approximately $5,000 to over $320 million. Frequent awardees include Nammo Defense Systems, Chemring Energetic Devices, Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials, and Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. Most awards originated from the Department of Defense, specifically Naval Sea Systems Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and Army Contracting Command. Contract types were predominantly firm-fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders, with performance locations spanning multiple states. Many awards were not set aside, though some utilized total small business set-aside designations. Recent federal contract opportunities focus on procuring specialized explosive and energetic components for military applications. Opportunities were primarily issued by the Department of the Navy, Air Force Materiel Command, and Army Contracting Command. Specific requirements included manufacturing impulse cartridges, rocket motors, ejection seat components, countermeasure flares, and detonation systems for platforms like the F-16, B-1 Lancer, and various naval weapon systems. Most opportunities sought small business participation, particularly targeting 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses. Performance locations were predominantly in states with significant defense manufacturing infrastructure, such as California, Texas, and Arizona.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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W52P1J22D0038 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | $35.1m | 9/29/22 | 9/30/27 | 12/12/23 | |
N0016420DJR71 | Rothenbuhler Engineering CO. | $3.4m | 4/3/20 | 4/3/30 | 11/5/24 | |
N0016422GJR91 | Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC | $0 | 9/12/22 | 9/11/27 | 9/12/22 | |
W15QKN07A0012 | BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. | $500.0k | 2/5/07 | 2/1/12 | 2/5/07 | |
FA821322D0007 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | $3.8m | 8/25/22 | 8/24/27 | 6/6/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order N0024408P2804 | Mil-Sim-Fx International Inc. | $8.1k | 9/26/08 | 10/18/08 | 9/26/08 | |
Definitive Contract N0010405CK049 | Martin-Baker Aircraft Company LIMITED | $0 | 2/18/05 | 1/22/06 | 2/18/05 | |
Delivery Order W52P1J05D0017-0002 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | $0 | 1/9/06 | 5/20/10 | 1/9/06 | |
Delivery Order N0010422DYB01-N0010422FYB02 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $6.4m | 6/23/22 | 8/6/26 | 8/31/22 | |
Purchase Order N0017413P0171 | Reynolds Systems, Inc. | $140.9k | 9/26/13 | 2/28/17 | 2/14/17 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Explosives and Explosive Supplies | ATF02072025BW | Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 2/7/25, 2:46 PM | |
B-52 Explosive Rotary Actuator Remanufacture | FD2020-25-50615 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 2/18/25, 11:44 AM | |
CARTRIDGE, OPERATING - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS | N0038325QC299 | Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/18/25, 6:26 AM | |
1377-00-987-3603; M514; IMPULSE CARTRIDGE: MODEL MK44 MOD 0 DWG 2240772 | N0010425RK017 | Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command | Solicitation 3/3 | 2/7/25, 2:26 PM | |
F-Kit Shielded Mild Detonation Cord (SMDC) | FA8213-22-R-3005 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/10/22, 10:39 AM |
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