Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DoD explosives manufacturing contractors (NAICS 325920)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – October 23, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 Department of Defense agency guide NAICS 325920 · Explosives Manufacturing
Latest 12 months
$368.4M
Net obligations · Down $2.4B vs. $2.7B preceding
Prime contractors
52
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DoD federal contracting market for explosives manufacturing under NAICS 325920. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Explosives Manufacturing at the Department of Defense

Federal records show $7.3B in net obligations across 1,631 awards in Explosives Manufacturing at the Department of Defense from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 0.32% of $2.3T in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 86.5% from $2.7B to $368.4M. 10 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: $0 versus $4.9M through the same date in FY26 (−100.0%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$622.2M1,455Complete
FY2023$1.8B1,413Complete
FY2024$1.8B1,368Complete
FY2025$2.7B1,415Complete
FY2026$373.3M596Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$7.3B
1,631 awards · 155 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−86.5%
$368.4M vs. $2.7B
Leading eight prime share
76.7%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.32% of $2.3T in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
6.8% of 1,169 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
80 set aside · 1,089 no set-aside · 462 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION had the largest decline in reported obligations
$1.2B→$126.9M−$1.0B
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations and accounts for 34.3% of positive obligations, based on 19 reported actions.
REPKON USA - DEFENSE, LLC lost the most market share
23.8%→0.0%−23.8 percentage points
The contractor now ranks outside the ranking by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
NAMMO PERRY INC. gained the most market share
2.6%→12.7%+10.1 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations, based on 4 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through W6DT PEO AMMO decreased
$1.3B→$130.1M−$1.2B
Latest-period activity spans 9 awards across 3 prime contractors.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share decreased
82.0%→65.7%−16.3 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 34.3% of positive obligations.

Award activity

View 4 additional material changes

Competitive shifts

HIGH NOON UNLIMITED INC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#12→#45Down 33 places
The contractor accounts for 0.010% of positive obligations across 1 reported action.
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION was the largest newly observed contractor
$14.8MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Oct 24, 2025, the contractor now ranks #6 by positive obligations across 6 reported actions.
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$61.7M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #8 by positive obligations, based on 8 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026.

35.3% of positive obligations were attributed to W6DT PEO AMMO (W90Z7N). That represents $130.1M, down $1.2B from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. W6DT PEO AMMO (W90Z7N)35.3% · $130.1M · down $1.2B
  2. NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION14.6% · $53.8M · down $72.0M
  3. W6DT PEO AMMO (W5079A)13.7% · $50.4M · down $153.3M
  4. F2DCDE AFLCMC EBH10.4% · $38.5M · down $48.9M
  5. NUWC DIV NEWPORT4.5% · $16.4M · up $11.2M
  6. All other reported offices21.5% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    W6DT PEO AMMO (W90Z7N)

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $130.1M

    35.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.2B

    3 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 90.1% from $1.3B to $130.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 48.1% to 35.3%, a change of −12.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 9 awards. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 14 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION

    #2Up 2 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $53.8M

    14.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$72.0M

    22 active prime contractors · 130 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 57.2% from $125.8M to $53.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.6% to 14.6%, a change of +10.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 263 actions across 130 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 33 active prime contractors and 197 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    W6DT PEO AMMO (W5079A)

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $50.4M

    13.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$153.3M

    5 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 75.3% from $203.7M to $50.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.4% to 13.7%, a change of +6.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 10 actions across 6 awards. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 14 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    F2DCDE AFLCMC EBH

    #4Up 1 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $38.5M

    10.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$48.9M

    11 active prime contractors · 36 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 56.0% from $87.3M to $38.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.2% to 10.4%, a change of +7.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 55 actions across 36 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 15 active prime contractors and 117 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    NUWC DIV NEWPORT

    #5Up 11 from #16

    Latest 12 months

    $16.4M

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$11.2M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 212.4% from $5.3M to $16.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.19% to 4.5%, a change of +4.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  6. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

    #6Up 9 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $15.5M

    4.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$7.8M

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 102.5% from $7.6M to $15.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.28% to 4.2%, a change of +3.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 4 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    NAVY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $13.3M

    3.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$13.3M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $13.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.6%, a change of +3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  8. Reported funding office

    W6DT PEO AMMO (W90Z7P)

    #8Down 2 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $11.7M

    3.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$67.7M

    2 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 85.3% from $79.4M to $11.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.9% to 3.2%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    W6DT PEO AMMO (W5079H)

    #9Down 7 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $11.0M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$692.5M

    3 active prime contractors · 10 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 98.4% from $703.5M to $11.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 25.7% to 3.0%, a change of −22.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 19 actions across 10 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    F2DCAE AFLCMC/EBH

    #10Up 1 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $9.9M

    2.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$4.7M

    7 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 32.2% from $14.5M to $9.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.53% to 2.7%, a change of +2.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 25 actions across 13 awards. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 25 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM

    #13New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $1.1M

    0.29% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $1.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.29%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    W4MM USA JOINT MUNITIONS CMD

    #19Down 12 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $247K

    0.070% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$69.6M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 99.6% from $69.8M to $247K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.5% to 0.070%, a change of −2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    W6DT PEO AMMO (W507H8)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.7M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $3.7M in net deobligations to $0 in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 97 awards had positive obligations totaling $370.6M. Sss was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 41.3% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 79.1%.

Leading award type
79.1%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
41.3%
Sss
Reported parent IDV
79.1%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
68 of 97 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 97 current awards and 226 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Sss obligation share
41.3%
Down from 72.2% in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)36$293.0M79.1%
Definitive Contract(D)32$73.5M19.8%
Purchase Order(B)25$4.1M1.1%
BPA Call(A)4$11K0%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)32$292.5M78.9%
BOA(D)4$461K0.12%
BPA(E)4$11K0%
Not reported57$77.6M20.9%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)37$245.0M66.1%
Multiple Award(M)3$48.0M13.0%
Not reported57$77.6M20.9%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)6$152.9M41.3%
Only One Source(SSS)30$100.7M27.2%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)17$49.2M13.3%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)1$47.1M12.7%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)34$13.0M3.5%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)6$6.7M1.8%
Other reported values3$919K0.25%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
C(NOT COMPETED)6$152.9M41.3%
Not Competed(C)29$100.7M27.2%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)6$53.1M14.3%
Full and Open Competition(A)11$41.6M11.2%
Competed Under SAP(F)22$10.9M2.9%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)8$8.6M2.3%
Other reported values15$2.8M0.77%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)2$48.0M12.9%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$33K0.010%
Not reported94$322.6M87.0%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)38$248.9M67.2%
Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7)(PI)2$10.1M2.7%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)13$2.2M0.58%
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)1$1.9M0.52%
National Security (FAR 6.302-6)(NS)1$270K0.070%
Not reported42$107.3M28.9%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)11$202.5M54.6%
Firm Fixed Price(J)81$137.3M37.1%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)1$14.8M4.0%
Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment(K)1$11.7M3.2%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)2$2.5M0.68%
K(FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT)1$1.7M0.45%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Bulk Explosives(1376)12$155.7M42.0%
Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components(1377)53$105.0M28.3%
Demolition Materials(1375)5$50.0M13.5%
Pyrotechnics(1370)6$31.2M8.4%
Torpedos and Components, Explosive(1356)2$15.0M4.1%
Torpedos and Components, Inert(1355)3$4.8M1.3%
Other reported values16$8.9M2.4%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of the Army(2100)17$205.2M55.4%
Department of the Navy(1700)66$103.5M27.9%
Department of the Air Force(5700)13$61.7M16.6%
Defense Logistics Agency(97AS)1$252K0.070%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
W6qk Acc-Ri-Picatinny(W15QKN)4$132.3M35.7%
Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech(N00104)44$78.2M21.1%
W6qk Acc-Ri(W519TC)12$71.8M19.4%
Fa8213 Aflcmc Ebhk(FA8213)11$61.7M16.6%
Nuwc Div Newport(N66604)2$16.4M4.4%
Navsea Hq(N00024)1$3.6M0.96%
Other reported values23$6.6M1.8%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
W15QKN19D0072(9700)1$126.9M34.2%
W52P1J19D0066(9700)1$47.1M12.7%
FA821325D0001(9700)2$26.4M7.1%
W519TC24D0001(9700)5$16.2M4.4%
N6660426DA600(9700)1$14.8M4.0%
FA821325DB002(9700)1$13.3M3.6%
FA821326D0001(9700)1$9.3M2.5%
FA821321D0002(9700)1$9.0M2.4%
Other reported values27$29.9M8.1%
Not reported57$77.6M20.9%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
68 reported · 29 not reported
Positive award obligations
$590K median
$92K–$2.2M middle 50%
Reported performance period
609 days (~20 months) median
97 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Oct 23, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
10 of 52prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
34.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
61.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
76.7%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $370.0M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $126.9M

    34.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.0B

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    19 actions

    Historical and award details for CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.2B → $126.9M
    −89.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    42.6% → 34.3%
    −8.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.5B
    47.1% of all-period positive obligations · 24 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through May 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1115
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $47.1M

    12.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$25.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for NAMMO PERRY INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $72.3M → $47.1M
    −34.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 12.7%
    +10.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $194.4M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 14, 2021
    through Mar 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported24
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $34.8M

    9.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$34.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    20 awards

    37 actions

    Historical and award details for PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY (CALIFORNIA LLC)
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $68.8M → $34.8M
    −49.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 9.4%
    +6.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $203.2M
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 98 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 8, 2021
    through Apr 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1429
    Not reported610
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $18.2M

    4.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$49.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    22 awards

    50 actions

    Historical and award details for MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $68.0M → $18.2M
    −73.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 4.9%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $266.8M
    3.6% of all-period positive obligations · 385 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Mar 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1722
    Not reported56
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $16.2M

    4.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$266.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    15 awards

    32 actions

    Historical and award details for BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $282.2M → $16.2M
    −94.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    10.3% → 4.4%
    −5.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $715.5M
    9.8% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 17, 2021
    through May 14, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1521
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.8M

    4.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$14.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $14.8M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 4.0%
    +4.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $14.8M
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 24, 2025
    through Apr 18, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $13.3M

    3.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $15.6M → $13.3M
    −14.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.57% → 3.6%
    +3.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $91.6M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 25 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Mar 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported47
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $12.6M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (AEROSPACE), INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $12.6M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.4%
    +3.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $24.8M
    0.34% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Feb 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported24
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $11.5M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$8.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    22 awards

    37 actions

    Historical and award details for ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $20.1M → $11.5M
    −43.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.74% → 3.1%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $73.0M
    1.0% of all-period positive obligations · 82 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 19, 2022
    through Apr 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1736
    Not reported520
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.5M

    2.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    −$758K → $9.5M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.6%
    +2.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $17.7M
    0.24% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 28, 2022
    through Apr 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported22
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $8.5M

    2.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$8.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for GOEX INDUSTRIES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $17.2M → $8.5M
    −51.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.63% → 2.3%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $42.9M
    0.59% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 19, 2022
    through May 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported00
    Reported small business12
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.2M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$377K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for IMI SYSTEMS LTD
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.6M → $7.2M
    −5.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.28% → 2.0%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $28.5M
    0.39% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 30, 2024
    through Mar 6, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.3M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    13 actions

    Historical and award details for CCI CAPCO, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.7M → $5.3M
    +42.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.14% → 1.4%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $38.4M
    0.52% of all-period positive obligations · 26 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 14, 2021
    through Apr 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported37
    Reported small business610
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.2M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$16.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    14 awards

    31 actions

    Historical and award details for CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $21.5M → $5.2M
    −75.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.79% → 1.4%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $76.3M
    1.0% of all-period positive obligations · 114 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside831
    Not reported68
    Reported small business01
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.0M

    1.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$777K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.2M → $5.0M
    +18.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.15% → 1.3%
    +1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $30.6M
    0.42% of all-period positive obligations · 25 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 7, 2021
    through Apr 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside65
    Not reported15
    Reported small business31
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.

CHANGE SHIP TO LOCATION OF CLINS

The reported potential end date is Dec 31, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($105.9M of $105.9M).

Performance period

92.4%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$105.9M current$105.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jul 12, 2024.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 31, 2026.

$105.9M is obligated against $105.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Mar 31, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W519TC24F0162

ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC

20F0144 P00006

The reported potential end date is Nov 30, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($37.2M of $37.2M).

Performance period

98.4%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Nov 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$37.2M current$37.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Mar 27, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 30, 2026.

$37.2M is obligated against $37.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Apr 30, 2025 → Nov 30, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0017420F0144

CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

THE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION P00003 UNDER DELIVERY ORDER W15QKN23F0306 TO CONTRACT W15QKN-19-D-0072 IS TO RE-BASELINE DELIVERY SCHEDULES FOR CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS 4002AA AND 4002AB. CONSIDERATION WILL BE SOUGHT FOR M31A3 FIRST ARTICLE TEST.

$96.6M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of July 30, 2027.

Performance period

81.2%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Jul 30, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$96.6M current$96.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jun 28, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jul 30, 2027.

$96.6M is obligated against $96.6M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 28, 2028 → May 16, 2027 → May 30, 2027 → Jul 30, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W15QKN23F0460

PARAMOUNT ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

MODIFICATION TO REVISE DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND QUANTITIES PER DELIVERY AT THE AGREEMENT OF BOTH CONTRACTING PARTIES.

$60.0M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of April 30, 2027.

Performance period

85.6%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Apr 30, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$60.0M current$60.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 21, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Apr 30, 2027.

$60.0M is obligated against $60.0M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 30, 2026 → Apr 30, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W519TC23F0530

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS LIMITED

ARCHERFISH

$78.5M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of January 24, 2028.

Performance period

83.1%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Jan 24, 2028

Current award value as a share of potential value

63.6%

$81.0M current$127.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 21, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 24, 2028.

$78.5M is obligated against $81.0M in current reported award value (96.9%).

Reported potential end dates: Aug 15, 2025 → Aug 29, 2023 → Aug 15, 2025 → Dec 18, 2023 → Dec 6, 2025 → Dec 24, 2026 → Dec 5, 2027 → Jan 24, 2028.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0002420C6407

MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED

F-35 EJECTION SEAT PARTS

$29.2M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of March 4, 2028.

Performance period

44.5%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Mar 4, 2028

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$29.2M current$29.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 18, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Mar 4, 2028.

$29.2M is obligated against $29.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0010425CK032

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Oct 23, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Modification

This action

+$62.4M

CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

W6DT PEO AMMO

THE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION P00001 TO DELIVERY ORDER W15QKN25F0214 IS TO REVISE SHIP-TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITY ADDRESS CODE AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR NITROCELLULOSE AND NITROGUANIDINE CONTRACT ITEM NUMBER.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $62.4M while office-attributed obligations fell $1.2B overall.

Award net obligations
$323.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
16.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 34.3% share
$1.0B net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 35.3% attributed share
$1.2B net decline despite this positive action
Related:Unusually large action
PIID W15QKN25F0214 · Mod P00001
Base award

This action

+$13.3M

ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO

NAVY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

RR-202 CHAFF DELIVERY ORDER 2 NSN: 1370-01-699-5750 AQ

Why it stands out

A new award added obligations despite weaker contractor activity.

The action represented 3.6% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations while the contractor’s obligations fell $2.3M overall.

Award net obligations
$13.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 3.6% share
$2.3M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#7 · 3.6% attributed share
+3.6 percentage points · $13.3M net increase; action accounted for 100.0%
PIID FA821326FB015
Modification

This action

+$23.6M

NAMMO PERRY INC.

W6DT PEO AMMO

ANTI-PERSONNEL OBSTACLE BREACHING SYSTEM (APOBS) MK7 MOD 2(NSN:1375-01-508-4975).

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $23.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $153.3M overall.

Award net obligations
$56.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 12.7% share
$25.2M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#3 · 13.7% attributed share
$153.3M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W519TC25F0352 · Mod P00001
Modification

This action

+$10.1M

BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.

W6DT PEO AMMO

THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD TO THE DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS TO BE EXECUTED DURING ORDERING PERIOD 02.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $10.1M while office-attributed obligations fell $67.7M overall.

Award net obligations
$167.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 4.4% share
$266.0M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#8 · 3.2% attributed share
$67.7M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W519TC25F0151 · Mod P00004
Modification

This action

+$3.6M

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS LIMITED

NAVSEA HQ

DESTRUCTOR, EXPLOSIVE MK64 MOD 0

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $3.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $6.7M overall.

Award net obligations
$78.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.96%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#17 · 0.96% share
$7.3M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#12 · 1.2% attributed share
$6.7M net decline despite this positive action
PIID N0002420C6407 · Mod P00033
Modification

This action

+$6.6M

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

PROPULSION TEST FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The modification placed the contractor #6 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$19.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 4.0% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Related:Largest newly observed contractor
PIID N6660426FA601 · Mod P00005
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. REYNOLDS SYSTEMS, INCBase award · PIID N6893626P5267
    Action+$3K
    Award net obligations$3K
  2. ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANYBase award · PIID W15QKN26F0182
    Action+$1.5M
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  3. BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.Base award · PIID W519TC26F0089
    Action+$566K
    Award net obligations$566K
  4. GOEX INDUSTRIES LLCModification · PIID W519TC24C0030
    Action+$8.5M
    Award net obligations$25.7M
  5. ST. MARKS POWDER, INC.Base award · PIID W15QKN26F0116
    Action+$1.5M
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  6. ST. MARKS POWDER, INC.Base award · PIID W15QKN26F0116
    Action+$1.5M
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  7. CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES INCBase award · PIID N0010426CK012
    Action+$374K
    Award net obligations$374K
  8. CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES INCBase award · PIID N0010426CK012
    Action+$374K
    Award net obligations$374K
  9. ST. MARKS POWDER, INC.Base award · PIID W15QKN26F0116
    Action+$128K
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  10. ST. MARKS POWDER, INC.Base award · PIID W15QKN26F0116
    Action+$128K
    Award net obligations$1.5M

DoD explosives manufacturing market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DoD explosives manufacturing contractors?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION, NAMMO PERRY INC., and PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY (CALIFORNIA LLC) were the leading DoD explosives manufacturing prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

    $126,918,216 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    NAMMO PERRY INC.

    $47,124,343 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY (CALIFORNIA LLC)

    $34,799,677 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DoD contract obligations decrease in the explosives manufacturing market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DoD activity in the explosives manufacturing market decreased 86.5% from $2,733,950,660 in the preceding 12 months to $368,423,355 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$368,423,355
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$2,733,950,660
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−86.5%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DoD contract award activity was reported in the explosives manufacturing market?

Recent DoD contract award activity reported in the explosives manufacturing market included actions for CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION, ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO, and NAMMO PERRY INC. during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DoD contracts under NAICS 325920?

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, DoD reported 97 positive-obligation awards for explosives manufacturing under NAICS 325920. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was sss.

Positive-obligation awards
97
Leading reported procedure
Sss
41.3% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
79.1% of positive obligations
Full and open
11.2%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
79.1%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DoD explosives manufacturing awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DoD explosives manufacturing awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC., ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC, and CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through October 23, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility. Public Department of Defense award records are generally delayed by 90 days.

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