Government Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 332992 · Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
Government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts totaled $3B across 2,658 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 70.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $2.7B (91% of the total for this industry).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $378,894,616 across 874 awards with activity that year, a change of -70.9% from $1,303,967,724 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,004,152,731 across 2,658 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $379M
- Awards in FY2026
- 874
- Change vs FY2025
- -70.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3B
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.
Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 332992. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $378,894,616 | 874 | -70.9% |
| FY2025 | $1,303,967,724 | 1,045 | -1.3% |
| FY2024 | $1,321,290,390 | 1,215 | n/a |
About government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts fell 71% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($379M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 83% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts (91%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Missouri, Minnesota and Mississippi.
NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top small arms ammunition manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olin Winchester LLC | $2,102,639,289 | 70.0% |
| 2 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | $206,806,009 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $195,373,004 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Olin Winchester, LLC | $189,586,028 | 6.3% |
| 5 | Utm Limited | $50,353,958 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Olin Winchester LLC | $48,284,640 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | $40,127,084 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Ocr Global Inc. | $34,879,677 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Sig Sauer Inc. | $29,812,752 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Black Hills Ammunition Inc | $16,989,789 | 0.6% |
Agencies buying small arms ammunition manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 332992.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,736,294,513 | 91.1% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $150,234,485 | 5.0% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $79,676,040 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Department of State | $15,275,943 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $9,204,945 | 0.3% |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | $4,741,959 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,216,416 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $2,234,831 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Energy | $1,527,961 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $566,564 | <0.1% |
Where small arms ammunition manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $2,102,351,388 | 70.0% |
| 2 | Minnesota | $381,980,944 | 12.7% |
| 3 | Mississippi | $196,661,737 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Illinois | $46,761,677 | 1.6% |
| 5 | Nebraska | $35,401,926 | 1.2% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $29,859,460 | 1.0% |
| 7 | South Dakota | $17,145,737 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $13,059,713 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Virginia | $12,552,599 | 0.4% |
| 10 | New Mexico | $9,626,286 | 0.3% |
Recent small arms ammunition manufacturing contract awards
The latest small arms ammunition 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 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland Security714,000 ROUNDS (714 CASES OF 1,000) ROUNDS OF RHTA 9MM LUGER 100 GRAIN AMMUNITION | $316,888 | 70T05026F6100N013 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M D & Associates Staffing, LLC | Department of Homeland Security9MM BBR & 5.56 BBR | $85,000 | 70LCHS26PPFB00048 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 223 | $290,841 | 70LCHS26FPFB00124 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gulf States Distributors, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES A46 TD 26348 9MM RED BLUE SIM AMMUNITION | $42,500 | 15M10226PA4700532 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Justice5.56MM TRAINING AMMO | $2,202,218 | 15F06726F0001963 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Justice5.56MM SERVICE AMMUNITION | $210,513 | 15F06726F0001962 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Justice5.56 AMMO | $296,703 | 15F06726F0001961 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of JusticeAMMUNITION | $2,098,010 | 15F06726F0001960 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of JusticeAMMUNITION | $7,497 | 15F06726F0001959 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | White Birch Ammo LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION CCI STANDARD VELOCITY, 22 LR, 40 GRAIN, LEAD ROUND NOSE, 50 ROUND BOXES / 500 ROUND BRICKS /5000 ROUND CASES (MPN: 35), 36,400 ROUNDS - 706 B9XES | $3,643 | 70LGLY26PGLB00318 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 57M1A 357 MAG 125GR HTP SJHP, PN 22227, 199,000 ROUNDS-398 CASES | $116,944 | 70LGLY26FGLB00151 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ultimate Training Munitions, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM FOR CHARLESTON | $326,532 | 70LCHS26PPFB00049 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | International Cartridge Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION .223 REM 45 GR | $313,359 | 70LCHS26FPFB00123 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM LUGER | $1,261,790 | 70LCHS26FPFB00122 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM | $998,212 | 70LCHS26FPFB00121 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kiesler Police Supply Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION .22 LR STANDARD VELOCITY 40 GRAIN LED | $1,806 | 70LART26PPFB00022 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 38 SPL 148 GRAIN GOLD MEDAL MATCH LEAD WAD CUTTER COMMERCIAL LEAD TRAINING AMMUNITION, PN GM38A, 57,000 ROUNDS - 57 CASES | $22,937 | 70LGLY26FGLB00150 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Olin Winchester LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 45 AUTO 230 GRAIN JACKETED HOLLOW POINT PN USA45JHPDH, 130,000 ROUNDS - 260 CASES | $43,784 | 70LGLY26FGLB00149 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 12 GAUGE 00-BUCK 8 PELLET REDUCED RECOIL COMMERCIAL LEAD TRAINING AMMUNITION (CLTA), PN LE133 00, 303,000 ROUNDS- 1,212 CASES | $233,309 | 70LGLY26FGLB00147 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 12 GAUGE RIFLED SLUG REDUCED RECOIL COMMERCIAL LEAD AMMUITION, PN 20285, 60,500 ROUNDS - 242 CASES | $44,649 | 70LGLY26FGLB00145 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM 100 GRAIN REDUCED HAZARD TRAINING AMMUNITION (RHTA II), P/N BC9P2, 6,599,000 ROUNDS | $3,284,982 | 70LGLY26FGLB00138 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM LUGER 124 GR | $89,373 | 70LART26FPFB00094 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 7.62X39MM SOVIET ROUND | $46,648 | 70LART26FPFB00093 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION .223 REM 55 GR SOFT POINT (SP) | $1,135,371 | 70LART26FPFB00091 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM 100GR RHTA | $1,931,790 | 70LART26FPFB00090 |
Open small arms ammunition manufacturing government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
- Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS) - Multiple Award IDIQ Contract SolicitationClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 332992 · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
How to win government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts
Federal small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 332992. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for small arms ammunition manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Government contracts in Missouri
- Government contracts in Minnesota
- Government contracts in Mississippi
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in Nebraska
- Olin Winchester government contracts
- Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts?
- Federal small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts use NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest small arms ammunition manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 332992 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Olin Winchester LLC ($2.1B), The Kinetic Group Sales LLC ($207M) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($195M).
- Which agencies buy the most small arms ammunition manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($2.7B), the Department of Homeland Security ($150M) and the Department of Justice ($79.7M).
- Where are government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal small arms ammunition manufacturing work is performed in Missouri ($2.1B), Minnesota ($382M) and Mississippi ($197M).
- Is federal spending on small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal small arms ammunition manufacturing contract obligations fell 71% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($379M). 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 small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 332992, 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 small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 332992 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for small arms ammunition manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.