Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc.
Fairfield, NJ Doing business as C A D Part of Fike Corporation
- UEI
- G3KMHX33NMQ8
- CAGE
- 22567
- Primary NAICS
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Corporate family
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Parent
Blue Springs, MO
VN78DKXXYG27
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Parent
Blue Springs, MO
VN78DKXXYG27
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 51 Dwight Pl, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA
- Website
- cadenergetics.com
- Founded
- 1963
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- SIC code
- 28 Chemical & Allied Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $4,585,289 |
| FY2025 | $3,292,332 |
| FY2024 | $11,353,423 |
| FY2023 | $4,829,115 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $4,585,289 |
Contract vehicles
No active vehicles.
1 expired vehicle
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1356-00-415-6713 TW58 cylinder, pressure CO2 bottle, modified, exercise only and 1356-01-123-4744 YW09 cylinder… | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $1,169,675 | |
| 1356012946889 TH01 igniter, MK288 MOD 1 | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $2,480,192 | |
| Dodic MW19 | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $747,922 | |
| Dodic: MU02 | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $57,751 | |
| Cable cutter housin | Aviation (DLA) | $68,796 |
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Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | N0002421C5393 | $1,571,835 | |
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | N0002424C5324 | $1,681,657 | |
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | N0002420C5380 | $51,342 | |
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | N0002424C5324 | $1,221,940 | |
| BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | N0002421C5393 | $1,962,700 |
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About the company
Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc., doing business as C.A.D., manufactures pyrotechnic, energetic, and explosive ordnance components for the Department of the Navy and allied services as a prime contractor (99% of recent awards), competing full-and-open without set-asides. The company is a subsidiary of Fike Corporation, a Blue Springs, Missouri-based industrial safety manufacturer, and operates from Fairfield, New Jersey.
C.A.D.'s customer concentration is extreme. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) account for 76% of recent awards by count and 95% by potential value — NAVSEA alone anchors 128 awards worth $54 million combined potential value, while NAVSUP represents 64 awards worth $25 million. The remaining customer base (Army, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, Coast Guard, Air Force Test Center) is episodic by comparison. This concentration reflects C.A.D.'s core specialization: NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices), which together span 295 awards in the source data. Representative prime work includes a $4.08 million NAVSEA definitive contract for impulse cartridges (DODIC MT95 and MD65, awarded March 2024), a $2.48 million NAVSUP definitive contract for TH01 igniter manufacture (awarded May 2026), a $1.27 million NAVSUP definitive contract for fuel shutoff valve assemblies (awarded December 2023), and a $635.7 thousand NAVSEA firm fixed-price contract for pressure CO2 cylinders for Torpedo MK46 and MK54 modification (awarded May 2026). Recent activity shows 19 awards in 2024, declining to 10 in 2025 and 3 in 2026 (through May), with 14 awards (combined potential value $11 million) reaching completion in the next twenty-four months.
C.A.D. holds five named Indefinite Delivery Contracts with NAVSEA and the Air Force Test Center. The largest is IDC N0010412DK059, supporting 6 task orders worth $5.5 million combined potential value. IDC N0010420DVN01 carries 6 task orders at $3.1 million, and IDC N0016415DJR45 holds 4 task orders at $4.3 million. These vehicles fund routine naval ordnance, cable cutter housings, impulse cartridges, explosive bolts, torpedo components, and squibs across naval platforms and aircraft. A single-award IDV with a $250 thousand ceiling awarded March 2025 by NAVSEA/NAVSUP for cable cutter housings and related devices runs through March 2027.
In its subcontractor role, C.A.D. supplies material and production support to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. on multiple fiscal-year canister production requirements and MK-series vertical launch system initiatives, with six sub-awards ranging from December 2023 through October 2025. These engagements appear focused on materials provisioning and fabrication support for ship-based weapons platforms rather than design or systems integration.
C.A.D. competes exclusively in full-and-open procurements with no SBA certifications or set-aside reserve. The source data spans activity from 1980 through May 2026, with $85.9 million combined potential value and $90.3 million obligated across 459 total awards. Across its prime portfolio, C.A.D. supports 18 distinct customer agencies, but Navy dominance is decisive — the two Navy command-level offices (NAVSEA and NAVSUP) represent the functional entirety of C.A.D.'s federal revenue base. The company's capability footprint is highly specialized and non-diversified: explosive ordnance manufacturing and pyrotechnic component production for naval weapons systems, flight safety devices, and torpedo systems, with minimal exposure to air, ground combat, or civilian federal work.
Quick answers
Is Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 10, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. hold?
Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: Tri-Services Aircrew Escape Systems LCMS.
How much has Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $3,292,332 to Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $24,060,159 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. ranked #9 in PSC 1377, #27 in NAICS 32592 and #41 in NAICS 3259 in FY2025.
What is Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 1356-00-415-6713 TW58 cylinder, pressure CO2 bottle, modified, exercise only and 1356-01-123-4744 YW09 cylinder… (N0010426CK074), from Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy), on May 26, 2026.
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