American Ordnance Government Contracts
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American Ordnance government contracts totaled $795M across 179 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. FY2026 vs FY2025, obligations were down 6.8%; the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $795M (100% of the total), while Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (NAICS 332993) accounted for $744M (94% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $216,868,883 across 65 awards with activity that year, a change of -6.8% from $232,710,982 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $794,996,927 across 179 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $217M
- Awards in FY2026
- 65
- Change vs FY2025
- -6.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $795M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
American Ordnance federal contracts by year
American Ordnance federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $216,868,883 | 65 | -6.8% |
| FY2025 | $232,710,982 | 123 | -32.6% |
| FY2024 | $345,417,062 | 124 | n/a |
About American Ordnance's federal contracts
American Ordnance's federal contract obligations fell 37% from FY2024 ($345M) to FY2026 ($217M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of American Ordnance's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993), 94% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most American Ordnance contract work are Iowa and Tennessee; Iowa alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award American Ordnance contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to American Ordnance LLC. American Ordnance DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $794,996,927 | 100.0% |
American Ordnance contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on American Ordnance's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $743,506,267 | 93.5% |
| 2 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $50,586,928 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Explosives ManufacturingNAICS 325920 | $903,732 | 0.1% |
Where American Ordnance contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to American Ordnance
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (NAICS 332993), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics Ots (Wilkes Barre), LLC | $1,769,282,714 |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,702,978,281 |
| 3 | General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. | $1,532,235,671 |
| 4 | Amtec Corporation | $1,197,148,563 |
| 5 | Global Military Products Inc | $1,053,297,506 |
Recent American Ordnance contract awards
The latest American Ordnance contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Department of DefenseEXPEDITED DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND INSTALLATION OF UPDATED INSTALLATION SIGNAGE AT THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $29,996 | W519TC26F0138 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseORDER W519YTC26F0141 IS FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO LOAD, ASSEMBLE, AND PACK A QUANTITY OF 225,862 155MM M795 TNT LOADED PROJECTILES. | $125,145,617 | W519TC26F0141 |
| May 26, 2026 | Department of DefenseW519TC26F0063 IS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 (CY2026) MANAGEMENT OF SINGLE MANAGER FOR CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION (SMCA) MANAGED MATERIAL AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP). | $250,000 | W519TC26F0063 |
| May 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseTASK ORDER IS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE M795 LOAD, ASSEMBLE, PACK (LAP) POST-POUR PROJECTILE CLEANING PROCESS AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP). | $4,471,575 | W519TC26F0003 |
| May 19, 2026 | Department of Defense60MM/81MM/120MM MORTAR PROPELLING CHARGE PRODUCTION | $19,352,996 | W519TC26F0114 |
| May 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseW519TC26F0078 IS FOR SUPPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO THE ARMY FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM (DERP) FUNCTIONS AT THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $90,510 | W519TC26F0078 |
| May 12, 2026 | Department of DefenseIAAAP - ADDITIONAL DELIVERY ORDER FOR OP5 - M112S | $11,173,131 | W519TC26F0120 |
| May 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseW519TC26F0079 IS FOR THE RECEIPT AND STORAGE OF M830A1 AND M908 RECAP ROUNDS AT THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP). | $35,306 | W519TC26F0079 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseRECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT ACCESS SERVICE (RAMS) AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $18,462 | W519TC26F0104 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseURGENT PBXN-3 PELLETS | $92,411 | N6893626P5143 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseW519TC26F0045 IS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PERSONNEL AND TRANSPORTATION TO ESCORT THE AMC PAVER CONTRACTOR ASSESSMENT TEAM AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP). | $8,847 | W519TC26F0045 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Department of DefensePACKAGE, CRATE, AND HANDLING (PC&H) OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM) AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $336,829 | W519TC26F0073 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseCALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2026 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AT IOWA (IAAAP) AND MILAN ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (MLAAP) | $24,838 | W519TC26F0049 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseW519TC26F0031 IS FOR RESTROOM UPGRADES IN BUILDING 300-148 AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP). | $1,000,377 | W519TC26F0031 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseCALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2026 GOVERNMENT STAFF (ACO) SUPPORT, AND GSA VEHICLE SUPPORT AT THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) AND MILAN ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (MLAAP) | $201,759 | W519TC26F0024 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseIAAAP - NEW FACILITY TO SUPPORT 40MM M430A1 GRENADE AND SPITBACK PRESSING OPERATIONS AT IAAAP THAT ALLEVIATES THE DEVIATION APPROVAL AND RISK ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENT (DARAD) AT BUILDING 1-12. | $14,970,440 | W519TC26F0007 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Department of Defense3-05 FIRE SUPPRESSION UPGRADES AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $591,349 | W519TC26F0015 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseDRONE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $309,050 | W519TC25F0419 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Department of DefensePROCURE AND INSTALL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AT LINE 3A AT THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT. | $337,602 | W519TC25F0418 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Department of DefenseHIGH VOLUME SHREDDER AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $25,740 | W519TC25F0417 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseFY25 SOIL SAMPLING AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $70,791 | W519TC25F0400 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Department of DefenseFY25 AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES IMPROVEMENTS AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $440,617 | W519TC25F0375 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Department of DefenseFY25-26 POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) SAMPLING AT IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP) | $6,770 | W519TC25F0341 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER W15QKN25F0398 IS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, PACKAGE, AND DELIVERY OF THE 155MM M1128 LOAD, ASSEMBLE, AND PACK. | $56,355,685 | W15QKN25F0398 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Department of DefenseORDER W519TC25F0357 IS FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO LOAD, ASSEMBLE, AND PACK A QUANTITY OF 388,436 155MM M795 TNT LOADED PROJECTILES. | $197,387,638 | W519TC25F0357 |
Subcontracting opportunities with American Ordnance
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does American Ordnance make from government contracts?
- American Ordnance LLC received $795M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 179 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $217M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with American Ordnance?
- The Department of Defense obligated $795M to American Ordnance from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does American Ordnance do for the government?
- By contract dollars, American Ordnance's largest federal contract industries are ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993), facilities support services (NAICS 561210) and explosives manufacturing (NAICS 325920).
- Where does American Ordnance perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most American Ordnance contract dollars went to work in Iowa ($795M) and Tennessee ($320K).
- Are American Ordnance's government contracts growing?
- American Ordnance's federal contract obligations fell 37% from FY2024 ($345M) to FY2026 ($217M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with American Ordnance?
- Look at the agencies and industries American Ordnance works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.