Ammunition, Over 125Mm

The Product and Service Code (PSC) 1320 covers Ammunition over 125mm, primarily focusing on large-caliber artillery projectiles, propellant charges, and associated components for military applications. These ammunition systems are critical for supporting artillery and field artillery weapon systems, with a particular emphasis on 155mm projectiles and modular artillery charge systems. The PSC encompasses a wide range of products including metal parts, combustible cartridge cases, supplementary charges, and specialized projectile assemblies designed for various military operational requirements.

Recent federal contract awards under PSC 1320 demonstrate significant investment in artillery ammunition production, with contracts typically ranging from $5 million to over $974 million. Key contractors include General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, American Ordnance LLC, IMT Defense Corp, and Armtec Defense Products Co. Most awards are issued by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Ammunition and focus on manufacturing 155mm projectile components, propelling charges, and supporting Ukraine defense efforts. The contracts frequently utilize fixed-price with economic price adjustment mechanisms and have performance periods spanning 2-5 years. Notably, these awards are predominantly not set aside for small businesses and involve production facilities across the United States, including locations in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Iowa, and Texas.

The federal contract opportunities for PSC 1320 reflect ongoing market research and future procurement planning for advanced artillery ammunition systems. Recent opportunities include a market survey for 155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE) projectiles, seeking innovative solutions for delivering multiple lethal and non-lethal cargo payloads with ranges of 30-35 km. Another opportunity focuses on storage, handling, and transportation of 155mm artillery components, specifically targeting facilities in Arizona. Additional opportunities involve procurement of specialized components like obturator rings, combustible cartridge case assemblies, and load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for artillery charge systems. These opportunities are primarily issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, specifically targeting advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological innovations in large-caliber ammunition production.