Federal contract market · NAICS 334511
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.5B
- Contract awards
- 7,052
- Average award size
- $1.6M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 37.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $13.2B |
| FY22 | $13.9B |
| FY23 | $17B |
| FY24 | $17.1B |
| FY25 | $18.4B |
| FY26 | $11.5B |
Obligations fell 37.2% year over year, from $18.4B in FY2025 to $11.5B in FY2026 to date.
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334511) has $11.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The federal market recorded 7,052 awards in the same period, with an average award size of $1.6M. Obligations are down 37.2% year over year, after peaking at $18.4B in FY25 and falling to $11.5B in FY26 to date. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $9.5B, followed by the Department of Transportation at $1B and the Department of Homeland Security at $842M. Top vendors include RAYTHEON COMPANY with multiple award totals including $1.6B and $580M entries, and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION with $855M and $302M entries. Fiscal-year comparisons show FY21 at $13.2B, FY22 at $13.9B, FY23 at $17B, FY24 at $17.1B, FY25 at $18.4B, and FY26 at $11.5B. Current-year totals are partial because figures reflect fiscal year to date contract obligations.
How large is the FY2026 to date federal market for NAICS 334511?
NAICS 334511 has $11.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The market produced 7,052 awards with an average award size of $1.6M. Obligations are down 37.2% year over year from FY25 levels.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $9.5B |
| Department of Transportation | $1B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $842M |
| Department of Energy | $40.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $29.7M |
| Department of Commerce | $29.2M |
| Department of State | $25.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $18.5M |
| General Services Administration | $16.5M |
| Department of Justice | $9.2M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $9.5B (82.0% of all obligations).
Who dominates buying and selling in this NAICS for FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense dominates buying with $9.5B in obligations. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security follow with $1B and $842M respectively. RAYTHEON COMPANY and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION appear repeatedly among the top vendors, with RAYTHEON COMPANY entries including $1.6B and $580M, and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION entries including $855M and $302M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.6B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $855M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $580M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $460M |
| INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC. | $378M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $335M |
| ELBITAMERICA, INC. | $316M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $305M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $302M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $278M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all vendors with $1.6B in obligations, 14.2% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.6B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $855M |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $580M |
| 4 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $460M |
| 5 | INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC. | $378M |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $335M |
| 7 | ELBITAMERICA, INC. | $316M |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $305M |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $302M |
| 10 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $278M |
| 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 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.4B | 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 | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $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 | $729M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $671M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS | $657M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $646M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $639M | 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 | 2026-11-29 |
| 3 | SPRBL125F0001 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $639M | 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 | N0002416C5363 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $572M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 8 | N0002417C6311 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $510M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 9 | N0002416C6412 | LOCKHEED MARTIN SIPPICAN, INC. | $489M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 10 | N0002417C6307 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $459M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-29 |
| 11 | FA880712C0012 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $455M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 12 | N0002417C6245 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $448M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-24 |
| 13 | N0001921C0053 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $432M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 14 | N0002419C5603 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $408M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-15 |
| 15 | N0002421C5406 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $400M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 334511?
The federal government is spending $11.5B on NAICS 334511 in FY2026 to date. Obligations by fiscal year were $13.2B in FY21, $13.9B in FY22, $17B in FY23, $17.1B in FY24, $18.4B in FY25, and $11.5B in FY26 to date.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 334511 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 334511 services, obligating $9.5B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security are the next largest buyers with $1B and $842M respectively.
Who are the largest NAICS 334511 government contractors?
RAYTHEON COMPANY and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION are the largest NAICS 334511 government contractors in FY2026 to date. RAYTHEON COMPANY appears with awards including $1.6B, $580M, $305M, and $278M, and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION appears with awards including $855M and $302M.
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