Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

The NAICS category 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing encompasses the production of firearms, weapon systems, ammunition, and related components. This category includes manufacturing of handguns, rifles, machine guns, cannons, and associated accessories such as weapon mounts, magazines, cleaning kits, and specialized weapon-related equipment. The products are primarily designed for military, law enforcement, and national defense applications, requiring precise engineering and compliance with stringent military specifications.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by multiple defense and federal agencies, with contracts frequently awarded to specialized manufacturers like Glock, Inc., SIG Sauer Inc., and Knight's Armament Company. Award values range from a few thousand dollars to over $6 million, with most contracts falling between $10,000 and $300,000. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and federal law enforcement agencies are the primary purchasers, with most awards structured as firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders. Contracts are often not set aside, though some opportunities target specific small business designations such as service-disabled veteran-owned or woman-owned small businesses.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on procuring specialized weapon components and accessories, including gun mount assemblies, firing mechanism parts, ammunition chutes, trigger assemblies, and cleaning kits. Most solicitations are issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Aviation divisions, with delivery requirements typically ranging from 30 to 300 days. The opportunities are predominantly categorized under the Weapons Product Service Code and require electronic quote submissions. Delivery locations include various Department of Defense distribution centers across the Continental United States, with quantities ranging from 1 to 2,656 units per solicitation.