PHLX Tactical is a firearm manufacturing company in the Midwest, in Orange City, Iowa. We coordinate CNC machining and contract manufacturing of firearm and defense parts. We are a SAM.gov-registered small business (CAGE 199E9, UEI VQMULC9KZFQ4). We respond to RFQs right away and typically return quotes within days, not weeks. Work that needs AS9100, ISO 9001 or ITAR goes to AS9100, ISO and ITAR-registered Iowa partner shops; PHLX Tactical itself is not AS9100, ISO or ITAR registered.
PHLX Tactical supports OEM, firearm, industrial, and defense-related requirements through CNC machining coordination backed by a manufacturing network built for tight-tolerance, production-ready component work.
Our capabilities include CNC turning, CNC milling, 4-axis and 5-axis machining, Swiss lathe access, fixturing, inspection resources, and production planning for precision-machined components.
We support customers who need responsive communication, practical machining access, and scalable capacity for short-run, low-rate, and production-volume work. We also quote defense contract manufacturing in Iowa for primes and subcontractors.
PHLX Tactical supports precision-machined component production through CNC turning, CNC milling, 4-axis and 5-axis machining, Swiss lathe access, fixturing support, and inspection-focused planning for demanding OEM, industrial, firearm-related, and defense-related work.
Our approach is built around process control, inspection alignment, and production planning. Capabilities across our network include inspection support, CMM access, quality lab resources, and machining practices designed to improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
We focus on manufacturability, clear communication, and disciplined execution from quote through delivery.
PHLX Tactical aligns machining resources, production planning, and inspection requirements to help customers move print-based work forward with better visibility and tighter control over execution.
From prototypes and short runs to larger production schedules, we support a wide range of machined component requirements through flexible planning, dependable manufacturing access, and scalable machining capacity.
PHLX Tactical combines machining knowledge, production coordination, and dependable manufacturing access to help customers source and produce precision-machined components with responsive communication and scalable capacity.
PHLX Tactical (CAGE 199E9, UEI VQMULC9KZFQ4) is a SAM.gov-registered small business coordinating build-to-print and precision CNC machining for OEM, firearm, industrial, and defense-related print-defined parts from Orange City, Iowa.
Partner network quality systems may include ISO 9001 and AS9100, plus ITAR registration where required — cited as partner capacity at Iowa partner shops, not as PHLX-held certifications.
Yes. PHLX machines AR-15 handguards, upper and lower receivers, BCG components and pistol slides to print, with finish and inspection requirements taken from your drawing.
Print-defined defense parts quoted from your TDP, with DLA and prime RFQs welcome. Work that needs AS9100, ISO 9001 or ITAR is routed to AS9100, ISO and ITAR-registered Iowa partner shops. See defense contract manufacturing.
PHLX is your single point of contact; depending on the part and requirements, work runs through PHLX and qualified partner shops. You get one quote and one accountable contact.
Drawings or a TDP with revision, material, tolerances, finish, quantities and delivery timing. Email sales@phlxtactical.com. We respond to RFQs right away and typically return quotes within days, not weeks.
PHLX can make handguards, upper and lower receivers, bolt carrier groups (BCGs), pistol slides and other firearm components, plus print-defined defense and industrial parts.
ITAR-controlled work is routed to our AS9100, ISO and ITAR-registered Iowa partner shops. PHLX does not hold ITAR registration itself. State ITAR requirements in the RFQ.
Yes. Best-fit work runs from early samples through production. Minimums are quote-based and stated on each quote.
Lead time depends on the part, material, finish and quantity. It is stated on each quote after we review your drawings.
332994 (small arms, ordnance and accessories), 332710 (machine shops), 332721 (precision turned products) and 332510 (hardware manufacturing).
PHLX Tactical is a firearm manufacturing company in the Midwest, in Orange City, Iowa (CAGE 199E9). We manufacture and coordinate firearm and defense components. This page does not rank other Midwest companies. We respond to RFQs right away and typically return quotes within days, not weeks.
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