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FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY

Subsidiary ofVISTA OUTDOOR INC.UEI: DY5HJN6EL4M1CAGE: 21786

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY is a federal contractor, registered under UEI DY5HJN6EL4M1 and CAGE code 21786. It has been awarded $319,115,300 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, and Unknown NAICS. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense, Department Of Homeland Security, and Department Of Justice.

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Registration and classification details

Registration

UEI Code

DY5HJN6EL4M1

CAGE Code

21786

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

Established

N/A

Business Classifications

For Profit OrganizationManufacturer of Goods

NAICS Codes

332992Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing(Primary)
541330Engineering Services

Federal Contracting Overview

Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.

AI Capability Profile

Federal Cartridge Company specializes in the precision manufacturing of small arms ammunition and related munitions components, leveraging advanced metallurgy, ballistics engineering, and high-volume production techniques to meet stringent military and defense specifications. Their core capabilities...

Federal Cartridge Company specializes in the precision manufacturing of small arms ammunition and related munitions components, leveraging advanced metallurgy, ballistics engineering, and high-volume production techniques to meet stringent military and defense specifications. Their core capabilities include cartridge assembly, propellant loading, primer integration, and quality assurance testing compliant with MIL-STD and NATO standards. The company demonstrates deep technical expertise in case forming, jacketing, bullet seating, and lot traceability systems, ensuring consistent performance under extreme environmental and operational conditions. A key differentiator is their ability to maintain tight tolerances in high-rate production environments while adhering to strict defense supply chain integrity protocols. Award history is not available to confirm specific agency relationships, so no definitive patterns of engagement with federal departments can be inferred from the provided data. The company’s primary NAICS code, 332992, corresponds to Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, which in practice reflects specialized production of defense-critical metallic components, including cartridge cases, projectiles, and assembly hardware. Their market positioning centers on niche, high-reliability munitions manufacturing for government procurement, with an emphasis on repeatable, auditable production processes suitable for classified or controlled environments. Federal Cartridge Company is structured as a 2L entity headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, indicating a small to mid-sized business with localized operational control. The company holds no government certifications, and its geographic presence is confined to its Minnesota facility. Despite the absence of formal certifications, its manufacturing operations are presumed to align with defense industrial base requirements, serving as a specialized supplier within the broader national security supply chain.

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NAICS: 332992
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9mm M1041 Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK)
Solicitation # W15QKN27RA009
Solicitation W15QKN27RA009 is a request for proposal issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island at Picatinny for the procurement of 9mm M1041 Practice Ammunition Cartridges in blue and red. These cartridges are designed for use with the Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK) weapon conversion systems for the M9, M11, and M4 Carbine. The government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a minimum guarantee of $130,000 and a maximum ceiling of $26,000,000. The contract structure consists of five one-year ordering periods utilizing Firm Fixed Price delivery orders. The successful contractor must maintain a monthly combined production rate of 500,000 cartridges and adhere to performance specification MIL-PRF-32312 and Drawing Number 13008817. Award will be based on a best-value integrated assessment, prioritizing technical factors, past performance, price, and small business participation in descending order of importance. Technical evaluation includes bid sample testing, manufacturing, quality assurance, and management plans. The contract mandates strict quality and security standards, including ISO 9001:2015 certification, CMMC Level 2 compliance, and adherence to DOD 5100.76-M for the storage and accountability of sensitive Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives. Deliveries are FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at both the contractor's facility and the destination at Picatinny Arsenal. Key requirements include the successful completion of First Article Testing and the submission of Measurement System Evaluations for government approval.
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NAICS: 332812
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Federal
Area of Interest (AoI) – Metal Cleaning and Finishing Services
Solicitation # W911KF25SC002-AoI0016
The Army Contracting Command Anniston Army Depot is seeking innovative commercial solutions for depot-level metal cleaning, surface preparation, and finishing services for combat vehicle components. This requirement, issued under solicitation W911KF25SC002-AoI0016, encompasses chemical stripping, alkaline immersion cleaning, and abrasive media cleaning to remove paint, corrosion, scale, and carbon. The scope includes a wide array of plating and coating processes such as anodizing, chromate conversion, black oxide, electroless nickel, hard chrome, zinc, tin, copper, and phosphate. The government anticipates utilizing a Multiple Award Task Order Contract structure to ensure technical redundancy and coverage. Key performance requirements include a strict seven-working-day turnaround time and the contractor's responsibility for the secure pick-up and delivery of parts to and from the depot in Alabama. Offerors must demonstrate significant facility capabilities, including specific tank and oven dimensions, crane clearances, and the capacity to handle high-volume part streams of varying sizes. A rigorous quality assurance approach is mandatory, requiring the ability to perform various ASTM and MIL-SPEC tests, such as salt spray, adhesion, and hydrogen embrittlement, either in-house or through certified laboratories. Evaluation will be based on technical feasibility, the safety and efficiency of cleaning methods, innovation in eco-friendly processing, and the robustness of quality control systems. Additionally, the government will assess the offeror's track record with hazardous material management and compliance with environmental regulations. Interested parties must submit a written Solution Brief by October 28, 2026, including a Rough Order of Magnitude or unit pricing structure for evaluation.
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NAICS: 541330
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Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # W911RQ-27-S-C001
The Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) has issued Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911RQ-27-S-C001 to modernize its Organic Industrial Base (OIB). This initiative focuses on Convergent Manufacturing, seeking innovative commercial items, technologies, and services in areas such as digital twins, automation, cyber security, and agile facilities to enhance the Defense Manufacturing Base. The CSO utilizes a streamlined acquisition process authorized by DFARS Subpart 212-70, allowing both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors to compete for FAR Part 12 commercial item contracts. The overall solicitation remains open until September 30, 2027, with a general period of performance for awarded solutions typically not exceeding 12 months. The procurement is executed through specific Areas of Interest (AoIs), which have included requirements for micro trucks, industrial parts washer leasing and maintenance, and fire suppression system repairs for Building 431. The evaluation process is conducted in three phases: an initial solution brief, a presentation or pitch, and a final Commercial Solutions Proposal. Technical evaluations prioritize responsiveness to the AoI, technical merit, and innovation, while price proposals must be determined as fair and reasonable. Awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity ID. Specific project requirements may include strict adherence to military marking standards, environmental liability insurance, and certification by registered professional engineers.
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NAICS: 332993
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Federal
155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE)
Solicitation # W15QKN26R1C5R
The 155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE) program, managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island at Picatinny, is a solicitation for up to two prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The objective is to develop a manufacturable 155mm cargo-carrying artillery projectile system designed to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and modular payload capabilities. The project is structured in two phases: Phase I focuses on projectiles achieving a range of 30 to 35 km, while Phase II targets ranges exceeding 35 km. The prototypes must be compatible with M777A2 Lightweight Towed and M109A7 Paladin 39-caliber weapon platforms, with future adaptability for 52 or 55 caliber systems. Successful prototype completion may lead to a follow-on production contract of up to 10,000 systems per year, supporting a Milestone C production decision by the fourth quarter of FY29. The procurement process involves rigorous technical and administrative requirements, including the submission of a detailed Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and a cost proposal based on FAR cost principles. Evaluation for Phase I prioritizes the schedule, while Phase II emphasizes technical design and technology maturity. Offerors must certify their business status, specifically regarding nontraditional defense contractor eligibility, and comply with the Buy America Act and National Technology and Industrial Base restrictions. Access to controlled technical data, such as purchase descriptions and drawings, requires the submission of a Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. The final response deadline for proposals was extended to October 30, 2026, with submissions required via SAM.gov in specific stand-alone volumes.
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NAICS: 332992
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Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS) - Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Solicitation
Solicitation # SAWS-W519TC26RA036
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Arsenal and the U.S. Army Product Lead Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems have issued solicitation W519TC26RA036 for the procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems and non-NATO standard ammunition. This effort supports the Department of War, other U.S. Government agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations by establishing an agile supply chain for non-standard ammunition and select non-standard weapon systems. The government intends to award up to five Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts. The total potential quantity for the life of the contract is 3,552,685,000 items, with a guaranteed minimum of 1,000 dollars provided through an initial delivery order for a Contract Data Requirements List deliverable. The contract structure consists of five one-year ordering periods. The source selection process utilizes the Highest Technically Rated Offeror approach, which is neither a tradeoff nor a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. Offerors are evaluated on their past technical experience using a self-score matrix, with a Minimum Technical Threshold Rating of 12,160 points out of a possible 15,200. While the IDIQ award is based on technical rating and price reasonableness, individual delivery orders will be competed using either Best Value Tradeoff or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approaches. Due to the non-standard nature of the materiel, contractors are strictly evaluated on their ability to implement rigorous quality control, ballistic testing, and physical inspections, and must comply with ISO 9001-2015 standards. Proposals must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module by October 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time and must remain valid for 180 calendar days. Submissions are divided into three volumes covering contractual documents, technical proposals, and pricing. Compliance with ITAR, DFARS cybersecurity standards, and FASSCA supply chain risk mitigation is mandatory. All invoicing and payment processing will be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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NAICS: 541330
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AIR FORCE CRYPTOLOGIC OFFICE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING
Solicitation # FA7037-21-S-C001
The Air Force Cryptologic Office Cyberspace Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Multi-Domain Innovation Division is soliciting innovative commercial capabilities through Commercial Solutions Opening FA7037-21-S-C001. The agency is seeking mature technologies and services in Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, and electromagnetic digital communications, with a specific goal of achieving a field demonstration within one year. This effort emphasizes the use of novel material approaches and innovative services, including a recent update to incorporate Super Intelligence. Awards may be issued as contracts or Other Transactions with periods of performance typically ranging from one to five years. The procurement follows a competitive two-phase submission process governed by 10 USC 3458 and DFARS 212.70. Phase I requires the submission of Quad Charts and White Papers, which are evaluated based on technical merit, importance to the AFCO mission, and fund availability. Offerors who are determined to be technically qualified may be invited to submit full Phase II proposals, including a detailed Statement of Work and a price proposal. All submissions are treated as commercial items, and offerors must possess the necessary personnel and facility security clearances to handle classified work in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.
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