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NAICS Code· 325920

NAICS 325920: Explosives Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing explosives. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 325920 – Explosives Manufacturing encompasses the production of military-grade explosives, propellants, detonators, pyrotechnics, and other energetic materials used in defense, aerospace, and homeland security applications. This sector includes the formulation, mixing, pressing, and assembly of chemical compounds such as TNT, RDX, HMX, and ammonium perchlorate composite propellants, all subject to stringent safety, handling, and regulatory standards under ATF, DOT, and DoD guidelines.

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XW78: Mechanical Actuated Initiator: 1377-01-135-6852
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MJU-76/B Flare, Countermeasure
Solicitation # FA821326RB005-Solicitation
Solicitation FA821326RB005 is a request for proposals to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for the production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Countermeasure Flares for the U.S. Government and Foreign Military Sales. The contract features a five-year ordering period with a sixth-year option and is structured as a firm-fixed-price requirement. Due to the nature of the material, all offerors must possess a valid U.S. security clearance of Secret or higher. The procurement is anticipated to be other than full and open competition, specifically targeting limited sources such as Armtec and Chemring, though all responsible sources may submit proposals. The government intends to award contracts to all qualified offerors who meet responsibility standards and technical requirements. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail basis focusing on the offeror's status as a qualified source and their technical approach to manufacturing, including equipment, process flow, and defect prevention. The first delivery order is expected to be a buy-to-budget acquisition with an affordability cap of 9,446,336 dollars for Year 1. Awarded contractors must adhere to strict quality standards, including ISO 9001-2015, and comply with rigorous military packaging, marking, and hazardous material shipping regulations. Key deliverables include the production units, first article testing of 250 units, and various data reports such as Ammunition Data Cards submitted via the WARP system.
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1355-01-387-7738 T107 Suspension Band Set MK89 MOD 1
Solicitation # N0010426RK058
Solicitation N0010426RK058, issued by the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanics, is a competitive invitation for bids for the procurement of T107 Suspension Band Set MK89 MOD1 (NSN 4T-1355-01-387-7738). The requirement consists of a base quantity of 750 units with a one-year option for up to 80 percent of the total. This is a firm fixed price contract with deliveries designated for the Naval Sea Logistics Center at NUWC Division Keyport in Washington. The contractor is required to produce the sets according to specific assembly level baseline drawings and must adhere to strict quality standards, including ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2008 or equivalent, with defined acceptance quality levels for major and other characteristics. The government will utilize a best value trade-off analysis for the award, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Evaluation focuses heavily on past performance, specifically regarding quality management systems and timeliness of delivery, followed by small business utilization. Required deliverables include the hardware, first article preproduction test samples, and technical data items A001 through A006, including Ammunition Data Cards generated via the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program. Compliance with DFARS item identification, CMMC cybersecurity requirements, and Buy American preferences is mandatory. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Work Flow Receipt and Acceptance system.
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KC-46 Fire Extinguisher Cartridges
Solicitation # FA821326R3031
The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract for KC-46 Fire Extinguisher Cartridges to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials, located in Chandler, Arizona. This solicitation, identified by number FA821326R3031, is being managed by the Department of Defense under the Aflcmc Ebhk agency based in Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325920 and does not utilize a set-aside. The solicitation was posted on October 9, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 10, 2026. Interested parties or those with concerns may contact the primary point of contact, Darin Barnes.
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CAD/PAD Digital Twin and Dashboard Digital Engineering
Solicitation # N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0341
The Naval Air System Command at Naval Air Station Patuxent River intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Lone Star Aerospace, Inc. on a limited sole source basis via GSA Contract 47QRAA24D00AF. This effort focuses on the Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices program, requiring specialized engineering, software integration, technical support, and program management services. The scope of work includes supporting existing system architecture and software, specifically providing the capability to modify a current Digital Twin software solution developed with proprietary software from Lone Star Aerospace. This initiative is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under solicitation number N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0341.
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F-117 CAD/PAD
Solicitation # FA821326R3053
Solicitation FA821326R3053 is a firm-fixed-price, sole-source procurement issued by the Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC EBHK, for the acquisition of F-117 aircraft components. The scope of work includes the delivery of thruster cartridges, initiator cartridges, and ballistic devices for aircraft ejection systems. Key delivery milestones for these items are set for September 30, 2028. The procurement requires strict adherence to higher-level quality standards, specifically ISO 9001-2015, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The contract mandates rigorous technical and safety compliance due to the explosive nature of the components. Contractors must follow detailed Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) and international wood packaging standards under ISPM No. 15. Marking requirements are extensive, requiring Item Unique Identifiers (IUID) for all Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) regardless of value, in accordance with MIL-STD-130. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for delivering Ammunition Data Cards (ADC) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), while ensuring all hazardous material shipments include required REPSHIP data and Safety Data Sheets.
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Loaded Cartridge Assembly (MC91) for MK 5 Mod ) Explosive Bolt
Solicitation # N00174-26-RFPREQ-W71-0030
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division is conducting market research to identify capable vendors for the Loaded Cartridge Assembly, DODIC MC91. This assembly must be compatible with the MK 5 MOD 0 Explosive Bolt used in the AN/BST-1 Buoy system and adhere to specific technical criteria including WS6061 and WS6052. The anticipated procurement involves 100 production units plus all necessary destructive test samples, encompassing the full process of manufacture, nondestructive testing, packaging, and delivery. Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to establish a manufacturing line and complete all deliveries within one year of award. Requirements include possessing necessary ATF licensing, specific storage capacities, and advanced inspection capabilities such as helium leak rate and real-time radiography testing. To access the restricted Technical Data Package, applicants must provide an approved DD Form 2345, a signed NDA, and an active CAGE code. Responses to the detailed capability questionnaire must be submitted in PDF format by November 9, 2026.
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Sodium Chloride Brine Manufacturer/SupplierThis subcontract opportunity is for a manufacturer or supplier to provide liquid sodium chloride brine to prime contractors supporting the City of Richmond Hill's municipal winter road maintenance projects. The selected provider must be capable of producing or sourcing brine with a concentration of 23.0% plus or minus 0.3%, maintaining a freeze point of -20C or lower, and adhering to strict purity limits for arsenic, barium, and cadmium. To qualify, the supplier must possess industrial mixing facilities and quality control laboratory equipment to ensure all deliveries meet chemical specifications, specific gravity charts, and Safety Data Sheet requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 28, 2026.
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CANDLE, CHLORATE
Solicitation # SPE8E7-22-R-0004
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded delivery order SPE8E727F0003 to The O.C. Lugo Co Inc on October 7, 2026, for the procurement of 528 boxes of Chlorate Candles. This order, valued at 740,784.00 dollars, was issued under the broader indefinite quantity contract SPE8E723D0001, which was originally established on September 27, 2023, with a maximum five-year value of 35,000,000.00 dollars for the supply of chlorate candles and ignitors. The specific items under this delivery order are identified by NSN 4460008754568 and must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, by April 5, 2027. As part of the overarching agreement, the awardee must adhere to strict quality control requirements, including product verification testing and QCI reporting, while following the established unit pricing and delivery schedules defined in the primary contract.
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1355-01-620-4752 CWRT Wire Coil, Short
Solicitation # N0010426RK012
Solicitation N0010426RK012, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is a Firm Fixed Price procurement for Wire Coil - Short (Torpedo), NSN 1355-01-620-4752, manufactured in accordance with DWG 8555076. The scope of work includes the delivery of hardware and associated technical data, specifically data items A001 through A004. The procurement requires a rigorous quality assurance process, including the submission of five first article preproduction test samples for destructive testing and periodic samples from each production lot. Items must adhere to strict marking and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, ultimately extending the response deadline to November 5, 2026. Award evaluation is based on past performance, which is weighted more heavily than small business participation, with a minimum rating of limited confidence required for eligibility. Deliveries are scheduled across various timelines ranging from 30 to 570 calendar days, depending on the line item and first article test approval, with destinations including Naval Station Newport, RI, and NUWC Division Keyport, WA. Compliance requirements include DFARS cybersecurity standards, CMMC level requirements, and the submission of a four-volume proposal consisting of introductory, past performance, small business participation, and price volumes.
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1355 - 01-620-4752 CWRT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY, WIRE, MK8 MOD 3
Solicitation # N0010426RK028
Solicitation N0010426RK028, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is for the procurement of Wire Coil Dispenser Assemblies, MK 8 MOD 3 (NSN 1355-01-620-4752). The scope of work includes the production of these assemblies in accordance with specific technical drawings and standards, such as MIL-W-82599 for insulated wire. Key deliverables consist of one set of technical data, five preproduction first article test samples, and various quantities of production units. Delivery schedules range from 30 days for technical data to 540 days for production units following first article approval, with delivery locations including NUWC Division Newport, Toole Army Depot, and Letterkenny Munitions Center. The award process prioritizes non-price factors, with past performance and small business participation being significantly more important than price. Past performance is evaluated based on quality management systems, timeliness of delivery, and small business utilization, requiring a minimum rating of limited confidence for eligibility. Technical requirements include compliance with ISO-9001:2015 and specific packaging and marking standards such as MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129. Additionally, contractors must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards and utilize the Wide Area Work Flow Receipt and Acceptance system for invoicing. Following two amendments, the final offer submission deadline was extended to February 27, 2026.
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Special Notice to Sole Source Master BPA Explosion Effects and Blast Loading Device and Supplies
Solicitation # W912HZ27Z1CQ9
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center Geotechnical and Structures division, intends to establish a new Master Blanket Purchase Agreement with Teledyne Risi, Inc. for explosive effects and blast loading supplies and devices. This procurement is designed to support safe and continual blast testing operations through the provision of exploding bridge-wire detonators and associated critical components. The agreement covers a proposed five year ordering period and includes the acquisition of FS-17 control units and firing systems, various EBW detonators, and high voltage cables. Classified under NAICS 325920 for Explosive Manufacturing, this action is currently structured as a sole source intent. While no formal solicitation document exists, the government is accepting capability statements and quotes from interested parties to determine if other suppliers can meet the requirements. All submissions must be sent via email to the designated points of contact by 3:00pm Central Time on October 15, 2026.
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