Government Explosives Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 325920 ยท Explosives Manufacturing
Government explosives manufacturing contracts totaled $3.4B across 1,172 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 62.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $3.4B (100% of the total). Canadian Commercial Corporation accounted for $1.3B (38% of the total), the largest contractor share.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $611,566,752 across 475 awards with activity that year, a change of -62.9% from $1,647,860,795 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,383,761,866 across 1,172 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $612M
- Awards in FY2026
- 475
- Change vs FY2025
- -62.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.4B
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.
Explosives Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal explosives manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 325920. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $611,566,752 | 475 | -62.9% |
| FY2025 | $1,647,860,795 | 664 | +46.6% |
| FY2024 | $1,124,334,318 | 761 | n/a |
About government explosives manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on explosives manufacturing contracts fell 46% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($612M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 62% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on explosives manufacturing contracts (100%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are Florida, Tennessee and California.
NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top explosives manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $1,278,192,075 | 37.8% |
| 2 | Bae Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. | $415,687,842 | 12.3% |
| 3 | Repkon USA - Defense, LLC | $404,159,372 | 11.9% |
| 4 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California LLC) | $174,216,938 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited | $146,344,823 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Nammo Perry Inc. | $88,517,583 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $85,178,545 | 2.5% |
| 8 | High Noon Unlimited Inc | $82,413,924 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | $64,524,389 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Armtec Countermeasures Co | $60,863,515 | 1.8% |
Agencies buying explosives manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325920.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3,379,684,777 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $1,768,137 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,057,502 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $651,632 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $255,120 | <0.1% |
| 6 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $232,672 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $112,026 | <0.1% |
Where explosives manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $598,693,366 | 17.7% |
| 2 | Tennessee | $439,173,646 | 13.0% |
| 3 | California | $251,335,458 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Minnesota | $119,594,420 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Illinois | $47,474,639 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Kentucky | $44,404,828 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Arizona | $43,039,038 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Iowa | $38,834,134 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Louisiana | $33,946,023 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Colorado | $27,987,283 | 0.8% |
Recent explosives manufacturing contract awards
The latest explosives manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Xenturis LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCANINE EXPLOSIVE SCENT KITS | $218,960 | 70RFP326PEH000009 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Northwest Energetic Services L.l.c. | Department of Agriculture0414 SUPP NEW SAWTOOTH NF BLASTING SUPPLIES FOR ROADS AND TRAILS | $3,040 | 1240LS26P0051 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Northwest Energetic Services L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureEXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS FOR THE LOLO NATIONAL FOREST PAID VIA PURCHASE CARD | $3,741 | 12444026P0159 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | ZLC Solutions LLC | Department of StateTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PR IS TO ORDER LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AIDS FOR DS/ATA | $2,990 | 19AQMM26P1094 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Cherry Engineering, Inc. | Department of JusticeDISRUPTORS | $119,627 | 15F06726P0000723 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of JusticeHME EXPLOSIVES | $15,517 | 15A00026PAQA00238 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Omni Distribution, Inc. | Department of the InteriorAR-WHITE RIVER NWR R4-EXPLOSIVES | $5,645 | 140FS326P0233 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Austin Powder Company | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY: MN-FWS TAMARAC NWR- EXPLOSIVES | $6,020 | 140F1S26P0059 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Powder Inc | Department of the InteriorEO 14398, PURCHASE, BLACK POWDER PURCHASE, VALLEY FORGE NMP, VAFO | $720 | 140P5126P0078 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Dyno Nobel, Inc | Department of the InteriorEXPLOSIVES FOR SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NPS | $14,887 | 140P8526P0066 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Tripwire South LLC | Department of the InteriorEO 14398 - USPP NYFO K9 EXPLOSIVES TRAINING KIT | $3,359 | 140P2126P0050 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Omni Distribution, Inc. | Department of StateTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER FOR EXPLOSIVE SUPPLIES FOR COURSE SUPPORT. | $37,898 | 19AQMM26P0877 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Northwest Energetic Services L.l.c. | Department of AgriculturePURCHASE RESUPPLY OF EXPLOSIVES FOR FIRE, TRAIL, AND ROAD USE. | $2,272 | 1240BD26P0041 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Omni Distribution, Inc. | Department of the InteriorTN-WEST TN REFUGEE-BEAVER DAM REMO EXPLOSIVES | $5,320 | 140FS326P0202 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Tactical & Survival Specialties, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE "MINI BANG" GRENADES | $0 | 70US0926F1DHS2586 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Powder Inc | Department of the InteriorEO-14398, PURCHASE BLACK POWDER, ANDERSONVILLE NHS, NPS, ANDE | $226 | 140P5126P0057 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseSOLE SOURCE OF SUPPLIES | $656,998 | N0016426PJ095 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Rockwell Collins Inc | Department of DefenseF-16 EMERGENCY CANOPY RELEASE LINES | $7,346,376 | FA821326C0212 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseN0016426DJR96 DO 0001 | $671,642 | N0016426FJ052 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER #5 FOR DET CORD TYPE 1E (NSN: 1375-00-180-9356), DET CORD REINF TYPE (NSN: 1375-00-028-5168), & DET CORD INERT TYPE (NSN: 1375-00-621-8373). | $3,131,280 | W519TC26F0121 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseMULTIPLE PRODUCT PURCHASE | $3,179,167 | W519TC26F0083 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseFILL CUP ASSEMBLY | $104,844 | N0016426PJ066 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | City Chemical LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityA ONE-TIME BULK PURCHASE FOR POTASSIUM CHLORATE, POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE, AND AMMONIUM NITRATE | $56,243 | 70T01026P7573N001 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Northwest Energetic Services L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureMICRO PURCHASE OF EXPLOSIVE AND DETONATORS FOR ROAD AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE. | $8,293 | 1240BD26P0034 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | Department of DefenseREQUIREMENT IS FOR A NEW DELIVERY ORDER FOR MK 150 MOD 0 DELAY DETONATOR ON N0016420DJR74 | $749,882 | N0016426FJ038 |
Open explosives manufacturing government bids
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How to win government explosives manufacturing contracts
Federal explosives manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 325920. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for explosives manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many explosives manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government explosives manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Tennessee
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Minnesota
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Canadian Commercial government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government explosives manufacturing contracts?
- Federal explosives manufacturing contracts use NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest explosives manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 325920 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Canadian Commercial Corporation ($1.3B), Bae Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. ($416M) and Repkon USA - Defense, LLC ($404M).
- Which agencies buy the most explosives manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($3.4B), the Department of Justice ($1.8M) and the Department of Homeland Security ($1.1M).
- Where are government explosives manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal explosives manufacturing work is performed in Florida ($599M), Tennessee ($439M) and California ($251M).
- Is federal spending on explosives manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal explosives manufacturing contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($612M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for explosives manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 325920, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government explosives manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 325920 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for explosives manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.