Guided Missile Components

PSC Category 1420 encompasses Guided Missile Components, which are critical parts and subsystems used in the development, production, and maintenance of missile systems across various defense platforms. These components include mechanical assemblies, electronic interfaces, thermal protection systems, structural elements, and specialized materials essential for missile guidance, propulsion, and overall performance. The category covers a wide range of technological sophisticated parts designed to support advanced weapon systems used by the U.S. military.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a robust market for guided missile components, with contract values ranging from a few thousand to over $33 million. Key contractors include major defense manufacturers like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, as well as smaller specialized firms like AGM Container Controls, Blue Cord Logistic Strategies, and Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) are the most frequent awarding agencies, with contracts predominantly using firm-fixed-price structures. Many awards utilize small business set-aside designations, particularly for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and women-owned small businesses, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting diverse contractors.

The federal contract opportunities in this category focus on specialized procurements for missile and aerospace systems, including sole-source acquisitions for unique components like thermal protection systems, test equipment, and specialized parts for missile programs such as the Patriot, TOW, and Naval Strike Missile systems. Notable opportunities include a sole-source procurement for Tape-wrapped Carbon Phenolic Heatshields by NAVSEA, a request for Hypersonic Glide Body Thermal Protection System components by the Army, and a solicitation for ICBM Minuteman III nickel sheet foil rolls. These opportunities predominantly involve the Department of Defense agencies and are aimed at maintaining and advancing critical defense technological capabilities through targeted, often highly specialized component acquisitions.