Federal contract market · NAICS 336411
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $39.1B
- Contract awards
- 4,887
- Average award size
- $8M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 36.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $40.7B |
| FY22 | $37.2B |
| FY23 | $60.1B |
| FY24 | $44.2B |
| FY25 | $61.2B |
| FY26 | $39.1B |
Obligations fell 36.2% year over year, from $61.2B in FY2025 to $39.1B in FY2026 to date.
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411) shows $39.1B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer with $38.5B of obligations, leaving other agencies to account for the remainder. Award activity totals 4,887 contracts with an average award size of $8M. Obligations are down 36.2% year over year, and FY2026 to date sits below FY25 and FY23 totals while close to FY21 and FY22 levels. Lockheed Martin Corporation leads vendors with $11.3B in obligations, followed by several Boeing entries that together represent multiple large awards across the top vendor list. The market is concentrated by buyer and vendor: one agency accounts for the vast majority of obligations and a handful of prime contractors account for the largest shares. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
What is the size and recent trend of the Aircraft Manufacturing federal market?
The Aircraft Manufacturing federal market totals $39.1B in obligations for FY2026 to date. Obligations are down 36.2% year over year. Award activity consists of 4,887 awards with an average award size of $8M. Fiscal-year comparisons show FY25 at $61.2B and FY23 at $60.1B, while FY26 is lower than those peaks.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $38.5B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $138M |
| Department of Commerce | $108M |
| Department of Justice | $101M |
| Department of Transportation | $73.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $68.9M |
| Department of State | $47.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $32.8M |
| Department of Agriculture | $9.4M |
| General Services Administration | $1.9M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $38.5B (98.5% of all obligations).
Who are the largest buyers and contractors in this NAICS for FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $38.5B in obligations. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Homeland Security at $138M and the Department of Commerce at $108M. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the largest vendor with $11.3B, followed by multiple entries for THE BOEING COMPANY totaling several multi-billion dollar lines and other primes like SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.5B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.3B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.7B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.5B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.4B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2B |
| BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.8B |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.5B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $805M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all vendors with $11.3B in obligations, 28.9% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.3B |
| 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 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2B |
| 7 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| 8 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.8B |
| 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 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7B | 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 | FA862914C2403 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 4 | N0001913C9999 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $5.4B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 5 | N0001919C0010 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-01 |
| 6 | FA820518F0001 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 7 | N0001914C0050 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 8 | FA861512C6016 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $2.9B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 9 | N0001916C0048 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-01-31 |
| 10 | W58RGZ19C0027 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 11 | FA862522F3027 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 12 | N0001915C0114 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 13 | N0001917C0030 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.2B | Department of Defense | 2026-08-31 |
| 14 | N0001916C0004 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1B | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 15 | FA852626FB002 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $929M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 336411?
The federal government has obligated $39.1B for NAICS 336411 in FY2026 to date. This total reflects fiscal year to date contract obligations and is partial for the current year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 336411 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 336411 services, with $38.5B in obligations for FY2026 to date. Other agencies with notable obligations include the Department of Homeland Security at $138M and the Department of Commerce at $108M.
Who are the largest NAICS 336411 government contractors?
Lockheed Martin Corporation is the largest government contractor in NAICS 336411 with $11.3B in obligations for FY2026 to date. Other top contractors include THE BOEING COMPANY in multiple high-value entries and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.5B.
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