Pyrotechnics

Product Service Code (PSC) 1370 covers pyrotechnics, a specialized category of chemical and mechanical devices designed to produce heat, light, sound, or smoke through rapid chemical reactions. These products include military countermeasure flares, aerial ignition devices, training simulators, explosives, electric matches, and other specialized pyrotechnic materials used across military, wildland management, and specialized training applications. The products range from infrared decoy flares that protect aircraft from heat-seeking missiles to fire-starting spheres used in controlled burn operations.

Federal contract awards in this PSC category predominantly involve the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Forest Service, and other federal agencies procuring pyrotechnic systems. Key contractors include Armtec Countermeasures Co., Kilgore Flares Company LLC, Fire Ignition Resources LLC, and IMI Systems LTD. Award values range from several thousand dollars to over $25 million, with contract durations typically spanning 1-3 years. Most awards are firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders, with approximately 30% set aside for small businesses. Common performance locations include Tennessee, Arkansas, California, and manufacturing facilities in the United States and Israel. Funding agencies frequently include Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and the U.S. Army Contracting Command.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 1370 focus on procuring specialized pyrotechnic products for military and federal agency requirements. The opportunities include solicitations for infrared countermeasure flares, electric matches, aerial ignition spheres, and explosive products. Notable opportunities include the Air Force's request for pyrotechnic services for the 2025 Air & Space Expo, the Army's market research for chaff and decoy cartridges, and the Department of Agriculture's procurement of Premo Fireball Spheres. Performance locations are primarily within the United States, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses and utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methods.