NAICS 336992: Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing complete military armored vehicles, combat tanks, specialized components for combat tanks, and self-propelled weapons. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 336992 – Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and integration of heavy combat vehicles, including main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and their critical subsystems such as turret assemblies, armor plating, suspension systems, and fire control components. military’s ground combat modernization efforts, supplying survivable, high-mobility platforms engineered to withstand ballistic, blast, and mine threats.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 336992.
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NAICS 336992 – Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and integration of heavy combat vehicles, including main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and their critical subsystems such as turret assemblies, armor plating, suspension s...
NAICS 336992 – Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and integration of heavy combat vehicles, including main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and their critical subsystems such as turret assemblies, armor plating, suspension systems, and fire control components. This sector supports the U.S. military’s ground combat modernization efforts, supplying survivable, high-mobility platforms engineered to withstand ballistic, blast, and mine threats. Manufacturing involves advanced metallurgy, composite armor integration, powertrain customization, and rigorous MIL-STD compliance. These systems are integral to land warfare readiness and are often produced under long-term defense acquisition programs requiring certified supply chains, secure manufacturing facilities, and rigorous quality assurance protocols. Top contractors in this space include STARWIN INDUSTRIES, LLC, CALADWICH CONSULTING LLC, and ALLOY SLING CHAINS, LLC, representing a mix of specialized small businesses and niche suppliers focused on precision components, armor fabrication, and logistics support. The competitive landscape is characterized by deep technical expertise in materials science and defense-grade manufacturing, with many firms serving as tier-two or tier-three suppliers to prime integrators. The Department of Defense is the exclusive buyer in this sector, driving demand through modernization initiatives such as the Next Generation Combat Vehicle program and sustainment of legacy platforms like the M1 Abrams. Procurement is tied to force structure readiness, overseas contingency operations, and industrial base resilience efforts. The market is highly specialized, with limited competition due to stringent security requirements, export controls, and certification barriers. Opportunities exist for suppliers with proven capabilities in armor systems, electro-mechanical components, and military-grade welding and machining. Procurement trends indicate sustained demand for upgrade kits, retrofit solutions, and component replacement cycles driven by extended platform service lives.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 336992, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $679.8M | 50 |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $586.1M | 2 |
| CLOGIC LLC | $210.1M | 3 |
| TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $163.4M | 1 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $152.7M | 5 |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $105.2M | 7 |
| AM GENERAL LLC | $95.9M | 1 |
| GM DEFENSE LLC | $52.9M | 4 |
| VICTORY PROCUREMENT SERVICES LLC | $50.2M | 3 |
| BLANE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | $50.0M | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 336992.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 336992, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 55,693 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
38%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
10%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
76% of 73,092 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
336992This Code Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 55,69376% of 73,092 | |
33699NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 36% | 73,05779% of 92,196 | |
3369Industry Group Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 36% | 73,05779% of 92,196 | |
336Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 2,923,71580% of 3,661,023 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 16,852,66969% of 24,321,569 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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