PSC 8140: Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
8140 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for ammunition and nuclear ordnance boxes, packages and special containers, in the containers/packaging/packing suppl 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
- $45.8 million
- Share to small businesses
- 99%
Where 8140 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 81: Containers/Packaging/Packing Suppl
- Code 8140: Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
NAICS codes used with PSC 8140
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8140 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 332439 | Other Metal Container Manufacturing | $247.3 million |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $18.4 million |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $5.7 million |
| 321920 | Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing | $1 million |
| 322211 | Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing | $1 million |
| 325920 | Explosives Manufacturing | $989,789 |
| 332431 | Metal Can Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 8140
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8140 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $247.5 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $14.8 million |
| Department of the Navy | $11.1 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $4.6 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $187,611 |
| Defense Health Agency | $39,578 |
| District of Columbia Courts | $18,200 |
Federal spending under PSC 8140 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $155 million |
| FY2025 | $77.5 million |
| FY2026 | $45.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 8140 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Conco, Inc. | $228.4 million |
| Sea Box, Inc. | $9.2 million |
| Flexible Concepts Inc | $8.2 million |
| United Ammunition Container Inc. | $7.7 million |
| United Ammunition Container Inc | $5.6 million |
| Greene Machine & Manufacturing Inc | $5.4 million |
| Total Concepts of Design Inc | $1.6 million |
| Mountain Horse LLC | $1.5 million |
| Bway Corporation | $1.1 million |
| Baker & Associates Inc | $886,024 |
Related PSC codes
- 8105 Bags and Sacks
- 8110 Drums and Cans
- 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates
- 8120 Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders
- 8125 Bottles and Jars
- 8130 Reels and Spools
- 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials
- 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
- 8150 Freight Containers
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8140?
8140 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for ammunition and nuclear ordnance boxes, packages and special containers, under 81 (Containers/Packaging/Packing Suppl). 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 8140?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8140 go with NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container 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 8140?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC 8140 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.