Fuzes And Primers

PSC Category 1390 encompasses fuzes and primers, critical components used in military ordnance and ammunition systems. These specialized mechanical and electronic devices are designed to initiate explosive charges in artillery shells, mortars, missiles, and other weaponry. The components play crucial roles in triggering detonation sequences, enabling precise timing and activation mechanisms for various military munitions across different weapon platforms.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in fuze and primer technologies, with contract values ranging from approximately $20,000 to $133 million. Frequent awardees include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Action Manufacturing Company, Day & Zimmermann Lone Star LLC, and Nammo Pocal Inc. Most awards are firm fixed-price delivery orders issued by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Ammunition, with performance locations primarily in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Tennessee. No small business set-asides were used in these awards, and many contracts support military readiness efforts, including direct support for Ukraine.

The federal contract opportunities focus on soliciting manufacturers for specific fuze systems, particularly the M739A1 Point Detonating/Delay (PD/DLY) Fuze for 105mm and 155mm projectiles. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey plans to award up to two Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts, with one reserved for a small business. The solicitation emphasizes domestic manufacturing capabilities, with competition restricted to suppliers in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada. The planned procurement includes not just fuzes, but also related components like fuze body assemblies, safe and arm devices, boosters, and various explosive materials.