Federal contract market · NAICS 336411
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $37.3B
- Contract awards
- 4,734
- Average award size
- $7.9M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $40.7B |
| FY22 | $37.2B |
| FY23 | $60.1B |
| FY24 | $44.2B |
| FY25 | $61.2B |
| FY26 | $37.3B |
Obligations fell 39.2% year over year, from $61.2B in FY2025 to $37.3B in FY2026 to date.
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411) has seen $37.3B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The market shows an awardCount of 4,734 and an averageAwardSize of $7.9M. Obligations down 39.2% year over year compared with prior-year totals. Fiscal year comparisons show variability: FY21 $40.7B, FY22 $37.2B, FY23 $60.1B, FY24 $44.2B, FY25 $61.2B, and FY26 $37.3B. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer with $36.7B in obligations, while civilian agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Commerce trail with $137M and $108M respectively. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and several entries for THE BOEING COMPANY lead vendor obligations, with reported totals of $10.4B and multiple Boeing line items including $5.9B, $3.7B, $2.4B, $1.6B, and $1.5B. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Bell Textron Inc, Sierra Nevada Company, LLC, and RTX Corporation also appear among the top vendors. These figures are partial for the current fiscal year and reflect contract obligations recorded to date.
What changed in the market this fiscal year?
Obligations down 39.2% year over year. The market recorded $37.3B in FY2026 to date after prior-year totals that ranged from $37.2B to $61.2B. The awardCount stands at 4,734 and the averageAwardSize is $7.9M, indicating transaction activity with moderate award sizes despite the decline in total obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $36.7B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $137M |
| Department of Commerce | $108M |
| Department of Justice | $101M |
| Department of Transportation | $73.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $68.8M |
| Department of State | $47.4M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $32.1M |
| Department of Agriculture | $9.4M |
| General Services Administration | $1.9M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $36.7B (98.4% of all obligations).
Who are the buyers and suppliers right now?
The Department of Defense obligated $36.7B in FY2026 to date and is by far the largest buyer. The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, and Department of Justice follow with $137M, $108M, and $101M respectively. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and multiple entries for THE BOEING COMPANY lead suppliers with $10.4B and several Boeing line items including $5.9B and $3.7B, while SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, BELL TEXTRON INC, SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC, and RTX CORPORATION also rank among the top vendors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.4B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.7B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.5B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.4B |
| BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.6B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.5B |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.5B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $805M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all vendors with $10.4B in obligations, 28.0% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.4B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.7B |
| 4 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.5B |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.4B |
| 6 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.6B |
| 8 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.5B |
| 9 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.5B |
| 10 | RTX CORPORATION | $805M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.1B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $24.5B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $12.3B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $11.2B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $11B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $8.5B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.7B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7.3B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $6.9B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6.1B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $5.4B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5.2B | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FA862511C6600 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense | 2027-07-31 |
| 2 | N0001904C3146 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.6B | Department of Defense | 2026-08-31 |
| 3 | N0001913C9999 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $5.4B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 4 | N0001919C0010 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-01 |
| 5 | FA820518F0001 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 6 | N0001914C0050 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 7 | FA861512C6016 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $2.9B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 8 | N0001916C0048 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-01-31 |
| 9 | W58RGZ19C0027 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 10 | FA862522F3027 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 11 | N0001915C0114 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 12 | N0001917C0030 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.2B | Department of Defense | 2026-08-31 |
| 13 | N0001916C0004 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1B | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 14 | N0001918F0584 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $894M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-13 |
| 15 | FA861519C6053 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $813M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 336411?
The federal government has obligated $37.3B to NAICS 336411 so far in FY2026. The awardCount for the period is 4,734 and the averageAwardSize is $7.9M. Obligations down 39.2% year over year versus prior-year totals.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 336411 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 336411 services, obligating $36.7B in FY2026 to date. Other notable buyers are the Department of Homeland Security with $137M and the Department of Commerce with $108M, followed by the Department of Justice at $101M and the Department of Transportation at $73.6M.
Who are the largest NAICS 336411 government contractors?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the largest NAICS 336411 government contractor with $10.4B in obligations in FY2026 to date. THE BOEING COMPANY appears multiple times among top vendors with line items of $5.9B, $3.7B, $2.4B, $1.6B, and $1.5B, and other top suppliers include SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.5B, BELL TEXTRON INC at $1.8B, SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC at $1.5B, and RTX CORPORATION at $805M.
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