Federal contract market · NAICS 334511
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $13.1B
- Contract awards
- 8,066
- Average award size
- $1.6M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 28.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $13.2B |
| FY22 | $13.9B |
| FY23 | $17B |
| FY24 | $16.8B |
| FY25 | $18.4B |
| FY26 | $13.1B |
Obligations fell 28.7% year over year, from $18.4B in FY2025 to $13.1B in FY2026 to date.
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334511) has recorded $13.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Contracting activity includes 8,066 awards with an average award size of $1.6M, and obligations fell 28.7% year over year. Fiscal-year history shows previous totals of $13.2B in FY21, $13.9B in FY22, $17B in FY23, $16.8B in FY24, and $18.4B in FY25. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer with $10.8B in obligations, followed by the Department of Transportation with $1.1B and the Department of Homeland Security with $943M. RAYTHEON COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION appear among the largest vendors, with multiple entries across the top-ten vendor list. This profile highlights a concentrated buyer base and a small set of large suppliers driving most obligations in FY2026 to date.
What is the current spending level and recent trend for NAICS 334511?
The federal government obligated $13.1B to NAICS 334511 in FY2026 to date. Obligational activity includes 8,066 awards and an average award size of $1.6M. Obligations fell 28.7% year over year. Historical fiscal totals were $13.2B in FY21, $13.9B in FY22, $17B in FY23, $16.8B in FY24, and $18.4B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $10.8B |
| Department of Transportation | $1.1B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $943M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $49M |
| Department of Energy | $40.2M |
| Department of State | $39.9M |
| Department of Commerce | $32.7M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $23.9M |
| Department of Justice | $20.2M |
| General Services Administration | $16.5M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $10.8B (82.7% of all obligations).
Which agencies and contractors drive FY2026 obligations for NAICS 334511?
The Department of Defense obligated $10.8B, making it the largest buying agency for NAICS 334511 in FY2026 to date. The Department of Transportation obligated $1.1B and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $943M. RAYTHEON COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION are among the top vendors, with RAYTHEON COMPANY entries of $1.7B, $712M, $307M, and $305M, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION entries of $1B and $302M, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION entries of $798M and $340M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1B |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $798M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $712M |
| INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC. | $388M |
| ELBITAMERICA, INC. | $344M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $340M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $307M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $305M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $302M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all vendors with $1.7B in obligations, 12.9% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1B |
| 3 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $798M |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $712M |
| 5 | INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC. | $388M |
| 6 | ELBITAMERICA, INC. | $344M |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $340M |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $307M |
| 9 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $305M |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $302M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.9B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $966M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $814M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $776M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $731M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $671M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS | $657M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $650M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $646M | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ014716C0011 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 2 | N0001923C0037 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $671M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-22 |
| 3 | SPRBL125F0001 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $650M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-13 |
| 4 | N0002422C5522 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $622M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 5 | SPRBL123F0004 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $621M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 6 | N0002421C5119 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $597M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-29 |
| 7 | FA857722C0001 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $576M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-31 |
| 8 | N0002416C5363 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $572M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 9 | N0002418C5432 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $556M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-30 |
| 10 | N0002417C6311 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $510M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-31 |
| 11 | N0002416C6412 | LOCKHEED MARTIN SIPPICAN, INC. | $489M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 12 | N0002417C6307 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $459M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-29 |
| 13 | FA880712C0012 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $455M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-18 |
| 14 | N0002417C6245 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $448M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-24 |
| 15 | N0002419C5603 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $437M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 334511?
The federal government has obligated $13.1B to NAICS 334511 in FY2026 to date. Contracting reached 8,066 awards with an average award size of $1.6M, and obligations fell 28.7% year over year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 334511 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 334511 services, having obligated $10.8B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Transportation obligated $1.1B and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $943M, with other buyers including NASA at $49M and the Department of Energy at $40.2M.
Who are the largest NAICS 334511 government contractors?
RAYTHEON COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION are the largest NAICS 334511 government contractors by obligations in FY2026 to date. RAYTHEON COMPANY entries include $1.7B, $712M, $307M, and $305M; LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION entries include $1B and $302M; NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION entries include $798M and $340M.
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