Rockets, Rocket Ammunition And Rocket Components

PSC Category 1340 encompasses rockets, rocket ammunition, and rocket components, covering a diverse range of critical military hardware and specialized manufacturing capabilities. This category includes production of rocket motors, nozzles, protective covers, initiators, and associated components used in various weapon systems such as the HIMARS, AT4, MK22 rocket motors, and aerial target drones. The products are primarily designed for military applications, supporting artillery, aviation, and combat engineering requirements across different branches of the U.S. military.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in rocket and rocket-related technologies, with contract values ranging from approximately $16,000 to over $90 million. Frequent contractors include Saab Dynamics Aktiebolag, Nammo Defense Systems Inc., American Flowform Products, and General Dynamics-OTS, Inc. Most awards are firm fixed-price delivery orders issued by agencies like the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center, and Program Executive Office Ammunition. The awards typically have performance periods between one to five years, with no set-aside designation being most common, though some small business set-asides are present. Typical places of performance include facilities in states like Massachusetts, Ohio, Texas, and international locations like Sweden and Turkey.

The federal contract opportunities focus on procuring specialized rocket components, particularly for the Navy and Air Force. Notable opportunities include a Naval Surface Warfare Center solicitation for MK22 motor tubes and nozzles, and an Air Force Materiel Command solicitation for Rocket Assisted Take-Off (RATO) motors and initiators for the BQM-167A Aerial Target Drone. These opportunities are predominantly pre-solicitation or sources sought notices, indicating upcoming competitive procurements. The opportunities emphasize technical capabilities, specific manufacturing requirements, and detailed qualification processes. Agencies are seeking manufacturers capable of producing complex, precision-engineered rocket components with rigorous testing and quality assurance standards.