Federal contractor profile
National Steel and Shipbuilding: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $2.8B
- Contract awards
- 16
- Average award size
- $174M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 406.3% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $471M |
| FY22 | $2.2B |
| FY23 | $1.2B |
| FY24 | $1.4B |
| FY25 | $550M |
| FY26 | $2.8B |
Obligations grew 406.3% year over year, from $550M in FY2025 to $2.8B in FY2026 to date.
National Steel and Shipbuilding received $2.8B in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. National Steel and Shipbuilding won 16 awards so far, with an average award size of $174M and obligations up 406.3% year over year. National Steel and Shipbuilding recorded obligations of $471M in FY21, $2.2B in FY22, $1.2B in FY23, $1.4B in FY24, $550M in FY25, and $2.8B in FY26. National Steel and Shipbuilding’s FY2026 totals are partial, covering the fiscal year to date. National Steel and Shipbuilding’s award count and average award size show that a small number of large awards drive the current-year total. The FY26 jump follows a lower base year in FY25 of $550M and recent year-to-year swings, including the $2.2B in FY22. National Steel and Shipbuilding’s profile for FY2026 to date reflects concentrated, high-dollar obligations rather than many small contracts. This overview summarizes obligational scale, award concentration, and the recent fiscal-year sequence of obligations.
Who is buying the most from National Steel and Shipbuilding?
The Department of Defense is a primary buyer in this market segment, reflected in large shipbuilding and naval maintenance awards. Civil agencies participate for specialized steel fabrication and infrastructure work, but defense-related obligations dominate the highs in recent years.
How concentrated are National Steel and Shipbuilding’s federal awards?
National Steel and Shipbuilding’s 16 awards in FY2026 to date and $174M average award size show high concentration of dollars per award. National Steel and Shipbuilding’s obligations are concentrated in a few large contracts rather than many small purchases.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N0002416C2229 | $5.9B | Department of Defense | 2028-03-22 |
| 2 | N0002424C2301 | $3.4B | Department of Defense | 2036-01-17 |
| 3 | N0002419C2235 | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-08-23 |
| 4 | N0002423C4424 | $435M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-18 |
| 5 | N0002425C4404 | $195M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-17 |
| 6 | N0002422C2505 | $98.7M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-31 |
| 7 | N0002425C4422 | $96M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-16 |
| 8 | N0002423C4407 | $88.6M | Department of Defense | 2025-06-09 |
| 9 | N5523625F8451 | $31.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-03-24 |
| 10 | N5523626F5019 | $20.5M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-20 |
| 11 | N5523626F5015 | $18.1M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-23 |
| 12 | N5523626F6010 | $12.6M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-23 |
| 13 | N0002426C2431 | $2M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-12 |
| 14 | N5523626F6011 | $1.6M | Department of Defense | 2026-05-07 |
| 15 | N5523625F2020 | $1.4M | Department of Defense | 2025-11-19 |
| 16 | N5523626F5014 | $1M | Department of Defense | 2026-05-26 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0002419C2235 | Department of Defense | $1.9B | 2027-08-23 |
| N0002423C4424 | Department of Defense | $435M | 2026-11-18 |
| N0002425C4404 | Department of Defense | $195M | 2027-09-17 |
| N0002422C2505 | Department of Defense | $98.7M | 2027-01-31 |
| N0002425C4422 | Department of Defense | $96M | 2026-10-16 |
| N5523626F5019 | Department of Defense | $20.5M | 2027-01-20 |
| N5523626F5015 | Department of Defense | $18.1M | 2026-10-23 |
| N5523626F6010 | Department of Defense | $12.6M | 2026-10-23 |
| N0002426C2431 | Department of Defense | $2M | 2027-03-12 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | Q85KVUK3JBF5 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA |
| Parent company | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity not tax exempt; Manufacturer of goods; Other than small business; Special designations; Us owned business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does National Steel and Shipbuilding make from federal contracts?
National Steel and Shipbuilding has $2.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. National Steel and Shipbuilding’s current-year totals are partial, and the firm recorded obligations of $471M in FY21, $2.2B in FY22, $1.2B in FY23, $1.4B in FY24, and $550M in FY25.
Which agencies buy from National Steel and Shipbuilding?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer for this type of contractor. Other civil agencies also buy steel fabrication and related services, but defense buys explain the largest obligations recorded.
What does National Steel and Shipbuilding sell to the government?
National Steel and Shipbuilding sells shipbuilding, ship repair, and heavy steel fabrication services to the government. Those services align with large, multi-hundred-million-dollar awards reflected in the $174M average award size.
Which National Steel and Shipbuilding contracts are expiring soon?
Expiring contracts are the largest near-term events to watch for this vendor. Contract expirations will affect award flow and obligations, given the concentration of dollars in a small number of large awards.
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