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NAICS Code· 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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Solicitation B2 Ctg Cad/Pad PartThe solicitation FA8213-26-R-3052, titled Solicitation B2 Ctg Cad/Pad Part, was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 8, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is issued by the Department of Defense through the office located at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with the primary point of contact being Tyson Tharp, reachable via email at tyson.tharp@us.af.mil. The contract falls under NAICS code 325920, which pertains to miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions apply, meaning it is open to all eligible offerors without restrictions based on business size or other classifications. The place of performance is specified as Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and all submissions must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation details.
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B-2 Fire Extinguisher CartridgeThis contract, identified as FA8213-26-Q-3002, involves the procurement of 210 fire extinguisher cartridges, specifically the PACER special type with dimensions of 1.0 diameter and 2.070 length, along with specified part numbers. The items are intended for delivery within 12 months after receipt of order to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contract includes two line items: the primary quantity of fire extinguisher cartridges and a related data package as per DD 1423-1 documentation. The contract solicitation, posted in April 2026, is managed by the Department of Defense office at Hill AFB with electronic procedures in place, and the offering suppliers include Pacific Scientific Energetic Material and Kidde Technologies, Inc. The solicitation targets a NAICS code related to chemical manufacturing and requires responses by early May 2026. The place of performance is noted as Nibley, Utah. Points of contact for the contract are Stephanie Martin and Marc Mattsson through provided email addresses. This contract facilitates the acquisition of specialized safety equipment critical for fire suppression operations within the Department of Defense, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with technical and administrative requirements.
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N0016426RJR98 - TIMED FIRING DEVICE (TFD)The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is soliciting proposals under solicitation number N0016426RJR98 for the production, acceptance, and delivery of the Timed Firing Device (TFD) system, which includes the TFD kit (MR27), the TFD blasting demo accessory kit (MR28), and the RSI-1586-01 Plastic Encapsulated Detonator or Low Energy Exploding Foil Initiator (LEEFI) (MR29). This is a Firm-Fixed-Price, five-year, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract, set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 325920. Proposals must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module by the deadline of July 15, 2026, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, the Joint Certification Program, and the PIEE Solicitation Module to access controlled documents and submit bids. Offerors are required to provide their Company name, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID as part of their submission, and must certify compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) under DFARS 252.204-7025 due to the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information. Facilities must also comply with DoDM 5100.76 physical security standards and maintain authorization to handle AA&E categories SRC I–IV, including proper explosive safety site plans and quantity-distance approvals. Technical requirements demand a comprehensive manufacturing plan detailing the entire process flow from receipt of materials through final assembly, inspection, testing, and packaging, including a major assembly sequence chart and evidence that processes meet specified product tolerances. The quality plan must ensure all assemblies, subassemblies, and parts conform to functional requirements such as fixed time delays of 30 seconds, 3 minutes, and 10 minutes; a 24-hour programming function; underwater capability; and the operational integrity of the LEEFI, Shock Tube Initiator, and training chip with beep/LED flash functionality. Statistical process control and other quality control methodologies must be outlined, and quality system requirements must be effectively flowed down to subcontractors with documented verification processes. Proposals must be organized into four volumes: Contract Documentation (no page limit), Technical Approach (25 pages per subfactor), Past Performance, and Pricing. Evaluation is based on
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C17 FEC Part
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Engine Starter Cartridge
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SEALING COMPOUNDThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the basic contract SPE8ES-24-D-0005 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC (CAGE 79343) for the procurement of one bottle of sealing compound (NSN 8030010898129) at a total price of $13.42. The order, issued on July 14, 2026, is a low-value, firm-fixed-price transaction classified as a commercial item under NAICS code 325920. The item must be delivered FOB destination to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, by August 4, 2026, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs and risk of loss until acceptance at the delivery point. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the government upon arrival, with compliance tied to DoD unit of issue standards and DPAS prioritization under 15 CFR 700. The contractor has certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned business, triggering relevant reporting obligations under FAR 19.7, 19.8, and 19.15. Payment will be processed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service using code SL4701, with remittance sent to Columbus, Ohio. The award was likely made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis consistent with routine supply orders, and while no detailed technical specifications, packaging standards, or inspection criteria are provided, delivery must align with basic DoD logistics identifiers including the Movement Reference Number TCN WX3V9P61950107. Contract administration is handled by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, with Nate Prattico listed as the contracting officer. No options, alternates, or additional line items are included, and no bar-coding, preservation, or MIL-STD requirements are explicitly referenced in the order.
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MT32 or MD98 Rocket MotorThe solicitation W519TC-26-R-0030 seeks a single Firm Fixed Price award for the procurement of either the MT32 or MD98 rocket motor, identified by their respective NSNs and part numbers, with the response deadline extended to 21 August 2026 at 2:00 P.M. CDT. This RFP is restricted to a limited number of qualified sources as permitted under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b), and only offerors who can provide a valid Qualification Acceptance Letter or government-approved equivalent, signed by an authorized Government engineer, will be eligible for award. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unaffected. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-Ri office located in Rock Island, Illinois, with primary point of contact Alyson Bigham and secondary contact Emily Kundel available for inquiries.
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Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT SolicitationThe Draft Request for Proposal #3, identified as W519TC-26-R-A046, seeks industry proposals for the production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant under a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structured with a five-year base period, a five-year evaluated option exercised at award, and two additional unevaluated 10-year options that could extend the maximum performance period to 30 years. The contract encompasses a broad scope of mission-critical services, including environmental management, facility operations, fire protection, security and antiterrorism, maintenance, safety and industrial hygiene, utilities, technology and cybersecurity, and ground water monitoring, with certain functional areas merged or eliminated to streamline requirements. Direct-funded performance work statements drive the day-to-day operations, while separately funded Production Base Support initiatives enable modernization, rehabilitation, demolition, or relocation of government-owned production facilities through the Army Corps of Engineers. The contract also includes a firm, non-negotiable ceiling of $560 million for NC Fines Disposal Modernization, with the total estimated contract value projected at $20.144 billion, and pricing structured around plant-wide production volume tiers. Offerors must maintain a SECRET-level facility security clearance and comply with stringent NISPOM, AR 380-5, and OSHA standards, with full flow-down of safety and regulatory obligations to subcontractors and tenants, for which the prime contractor remains solely responsible. All proposals must be submitted electronically via PIEE by July 20, 2026, in specified formats—PDF for technical volumes and Excel for pricing—with no password protection and full compliance with SAM registration, FAR, DFARS, and unique deviations including the System for Award Management-Registration clause under Deviation 2026-00038 and Security Prohibitions under FAR 52.240-90. Evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing Technical (significantly more important than Past Performance, which in turn is significantly more important than Price) and requiring all non-price factors to achieve at least an Acceptable rating, with Other-than-Small Business offerors mandatorily submitting an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Deliverables are governed by CDRLs, and production and packaging must adhere to MIL-DTL-244, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-1
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1355-01-436-4620 CWFP CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 AND 7 TORPEDOESThe solicitation N0010426RK022 seeks the procurement of the 1355-01-436-4620 CWFP Cable Assembly for use with AD CAP F/MK48 Mods 6 and 7 torpedoes, classified under NAICS code 325920 with no set-aside designation. The contract is administered by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with McKenzy Harris as the primary point of contact. Performance-based payments are incorporated as the primary financing mechanism under FAR 52.232-32, accompanied by the required DFARS 252.232-7016 notice and the conditional inclusion of FAR 52.232-16 Alternate I. The contractor must submit production progress reports using DD Form 375 or an equivalent for all contract line items and comply with a comprehensive Contract Data Requirements List that includes mandatory deliverables: a test procedure per DI-NDTI-80603A, a pre-production and production test/inspection report per DI-NDTI-80809B, and a monthly contractor progress, status, and management report. Quality assurance is governed by ANSI/ASQC 09000-2000 or equivalent, with adherence to specific drawings 6894510 Rev H and 6894520 Rev E. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s or subcontractor’s facility by Government representatives, primarily DCMA, with required inspection types including Compatibility, Environmental, Functional, and Examination. First Article Testing is mandated every five years, involving two Government-tested samples per drawing 6894520 Rev E and requiring the fabrication of five minimum three-foot cable segments for tooling validation prior to FAT, with final FAT acceptance conducted at NUWC Newport, Code 4523. Production lots must demonstrate conformance through material certifications and objective quality evidence, with all data reviewed by DCMC before submission to NUWC Division Keyport. Final acceptance in Wide Area Workflow requires approval from NAVSEA Keyport. The solicitation closes on June 9, 2026, with offers requiring formal acknowledgment of amendments through specified methods. Payment is processed by the designated office 30 days after approval, and the system is designed to function under performance-based payment terms exempt from Prompt Payment Act interest penalties.
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5P435-275017 Avalanche Explosives RISOThe Government of Canada, through Public Services and Procurement Canada, is seeking vendors to enter into a Regional Individual Standing Offer for the supply and delivery of various explosive products used in avalanche control operations across national mountain parks, primarily in Alberta. This solicitation, identified as 5P435-275017 with solicitation number WS5712116979, is open to qualified suppliers who can reliably provide approved explosives on an as-needed basis to support public safety initiatives in remote and high-risk alpine environments. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 325920, indicating it falls under miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing. Proposals must be submitted by the strict deadline of July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with no exceptions made for late submissions. The point of contact for inquiries is Amy Van Hereweghe of Parks Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada, reachable via email at amy.vanhereweghe@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Delivery performance is expected to occur across designated national mountain parks, with Alberta serving as the primary place of performance, though requirements may extend to other park locations as operational needs arise. Vendors are expected to meet stringent safety, regulatory, and logistical standards to ensure the secure handling, storage, and transportation of explosive materials in compliance with federal guidelines.
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6135-01-339-8064 CWRG Battery Thermal CrossoverThe contract solicitation N0010426RK070 is for 6135-01-339-8064 CWRG Battery Thermal Crossover components, issued as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to qualify as small businesses under NAICS code 325920. The base quantity is 1,100 units with an optional one-year extension that may increase the total to 1,320 units, delivered in tiered ranges under a stepladder pricing structure, though actual unit prices are not provided and all line items are marked as Not Separately Priced. The item is classified as explosive, necessitating a Safety Survey and compliance with specified explosive weight and classification criteria outlined in the solicitation. Delivery is governed by FOB Origin or FOB Destination depending on the line item, with specific delivery points including Yorktown, VA; Newport, RI; and Keyport, WA, each tied to DoDAAC codes and designated government facilities. Performance is milestone-driven, using terms like DADC and DAFATA rather than calendar dates, and requires adherence to strict configuration management, quality control, and documentation standards including ANSI/EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, and ISO-9001:2015. All deliveries must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-1669 packaging standards, including reusable shipping boxes per PPP-B-1672E and hazardous material guidelines from 49 CFR. Marking must meet MIL-STD-129R and MIL-STD-130 requirements, employing machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes with Unique Item Identification (UID) verified through Automatic Identification Technology. Invoicing and receiving reports are exclusively processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with mandatory submission of WAWF-RR documents within 24 hours of shipment, complete with carrier, tracking number, and shipment date in the comment field. Physical documentation must be affixed to shipments appropriately based on volume and type. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off, where past performance—specifically quality and timeliness of delivery—is significantly more important than price, with offerors required to achieve at least a “Limited Confidence” rating to be eligible. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three separate volumes (Introductory, Past Performance, Price),
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1377-01-520-9738 JM60 CKU-5C/A Catapult Rocket MotorThe contract pertains to the procurement of 190 units of the JM60 CKU-5C/A Catapult Rocket Motor, identified by NSN 1377-01-520-9738, under solicitation N0010426RK080. This acquisition is classified under NAICS code 325920 and is unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit offers if they meet the deadline of July 28, 2026. The solicitation is issued by the Navy’s NSN Weapon Systems Support Mechanic office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and is managed by point of contact Alicia Wargo. Delivery terms stipulate that first article testing, lot testing, and contractor data requirements are FOB Destination, while deliverable items are FOB Origin. The delivery schedule is to be determined in the official solicitation, which will be accessible online and not provided in paper form. The item contains explosives, necessitating compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002, requiring a pre-award safety survey and adherence to special security, safety, and transportation protocols outlined in Section I. Technical data can be reviewed via SAM.gov. The Government has opted not to use Part 12 commercial item acquisition policies, though vendors may propose commercial alternatives within 15 days of the notice. The solicitation will not be available until after the synopsis response date.
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