PSC 1356: Torpedos and Components, Explosive

1356 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for torpedos and components, explosive, in the ammunition and explosives group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.

Open contracts now
1
Spending, FY2026
$30.5 million
Share to small businesses
12%

Open contracts with PSC 1356, due soonest

Where 1356 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 13: Ammunition and Explosives
  • Code 1356: Torpedos and Components, Explosive

NAICS codes used with PSC 1356

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1356 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
325920Explosives Manufacturing$28.3 million
332993Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing$9.6 million
332420Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing$350,201

Who buys under PSC 1356

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1356 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of the Navy$38.2 million

Federal spending under PSC 1356 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$7.3 million
FY2025$356,476
FY2026$30.5 million
FY2027 (so far)$0

Who wins PSC 1356 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
Science Applications International Corporation$22.9 million
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation$7.6 million
Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc$5.4 million
Eaglepicher Technologies LLC$3.1 million
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California LLC)$1.8 million
LCF Systems, Inc.$350,201

Related PSC codes

  • 1305 Ammunition, Through 30MM
  • 1310 Ammunition, Over 30MM Up to 75MM
  • 1315 Ammunition, 75MM Through 125MM
  • 1320 Ammunition, Over 125MM
  • 1325 Bombs
  • 1330 Grenades
  • 1336 Guided Missile Warheads and Explosive Components
  • 1337 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Explosive Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components
  • 1338 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components
  • 1340 Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 1356?

1356 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for torpedos and components, explosive, under 13 (Ammunition and Explosives). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.

What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?

A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.

Which NAICS code goes with PSC 1356?

Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1356 go with NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.

How do I find contracts that use PSC 1356?

Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC 1356 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.

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