PSC 1398: Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment
1398 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for specialized ammunition handling and servicing equipment, 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
- $874,221
- Share to small businesses
- 68%
Open contracts with PSC 1398, due soonest
- CARRIER,WEAPONS
✦ The Navy (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg) is asking for quotes to manufacture a weapons carrier built to Government drawings.
Due in 29 daysNov 9, 2026
Where 1398 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 13: Ammunition and Explosives
- Code 1398: Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment
NAICS codes used with PSC 1398
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1398 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 332994 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | $788,404 |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $378,210 |
| 336415 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $335,254 |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $322,660 |
| 332439 | Other Metal Container Manufacturing | $276,000 |
| 336419 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $213,885 |
| 333998 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 1398
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1398 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $1.3 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $577,342 |
| Department of the Army | $553,909 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $276,000 |
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | $78,468 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $59,160 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $24,992 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $7,322 |
Federal spending under PSC 1398 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.4 million |
| FY2025 | $634,025 |
| FY2026 | $874,221 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1398 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Mcnally Industries, LLC | $771,409 |
| Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | $549,139 |
| Schwoeppe Machine & Tool Inc | $353,175 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $318,650 |
| Deval Life Cycle Support LLC | $276,000 |
| Armag Corp | $106,671 |
| Pyrotech Portable Deluge LLC | $84,000 |
| Sahar Group, LLC | $79,905 |
| Caprice Electronics, Inc | $77,891 |
| American Precision Components, Inc | $67,986 |
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 1398?
1398 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for specialized ammunition handling and servicing equipment, 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 1398?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1398 go with NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories 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 1398?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC 1398 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.