NAICS 332994: Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing is NAICS code 332994. A business is small under it with 1,000 employees or fewer. 30 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 30
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $1.8 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 26%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,128
Open federal contracts for small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- BOAST RFOP- Traverse & Elevation Mech Assembly
✦ Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is requesting proposals, under its BOAST Sustainment Track program, for a firm-fixed-price order to supply 102 Traverse & Elevation…
Due in 1 dayOct 5, 2026
- HANDLE ASSEMBLY, STEEL
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- GRIP,RIFLE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- EXTRACTOR,PROJECTILE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- RING ASSEMBLY,COVER
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- END ASSEMBLY,CHUTE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
What NAICS 332994 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 332994:
- Aircraft artillery manufacturing
- Ammunition carts manufacturing
- Antiaircraft artillery manufacturing
- Antisubmarine projectors manufacturing
- Antitank rocket launchers manufacturing
- Barrels, gun, manufacturing
- BB guns manufacturing
- Belts, machine gun, manufacturing
- Bofors guns manufacturing
- Cannons manufacturing
- Carbines manufacturing
- Catapult guns manufacturing
- Clips, gun, manufacturing
- Cylinders and clips, gun, manufacturing
The index lists 56 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 332994
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 332994, your business must have 1,000 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 332994 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $2.4 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $1.2 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $497.1 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $124 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $117.7 million |
| Department of State | $77.1 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $67.5 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $58.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (62) and General Services Administration (1).
Set-asides on open 332994 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 36
- Total small business set-aside: 18
- Women-owned set-aside: 5
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
1,128 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 332994, most of them in Florida (109), Texas (94), California (87), Virginia (80) and Pennsylvania (45). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 332994 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.2 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- 332912 Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
- 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
- 332919 Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 332991 Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing
- 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 332994?
332994 is the 2022 NAICS code for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as aircraft artillery manufacturing, ammunition carts manufacturing, antiaircraft artillery manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332994?
1,000 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing?
Yes. 30 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 332994 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $1.8 billion under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 332994 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.