Bell Textron Government Contracts
Bell Textron Inc · UEI N5QUZAYGPKM3 · Fort Worth, TX
Bell Textron government contracts totaled $4.8B across 3,218 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 38.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, when the annual totals were $2.1B and $1.5B, respectively; the Department of Defense accounted for 99% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,111,383,615 across 989 awards with activity that year, a change of +38.7% from $1,521,993,663 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $4,836,092,503 across 3,218 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 989
- Change vs FY2025
- +38.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $4.8B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Bell Textron federal contracts by year
Bell Textron federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,111,383,615 | 989 | +38.7% |
| FY2025 | $1,521,993,663 | 1,453 | +26.5% |
| FY2024 | $1,202,715,225 | 1,260 | n/a |
About Bell Textron's federal contracts
Bell Textron's federal contract obligations rose 76% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($2.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Bell Textron's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (99%).
Its main line of government work is aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), 87% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Bell Textron contract work are Texas, California and New Jersey; Texas alone accounts for 99%.
Which agencies award Bell Textron contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Bell Textron Inc. Bell Textron DoD contracts account for 99% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $4,781,038,012 | 98.9% |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $53,242,796 | 1.1% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $2,111,051 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Energy | $112,700 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $43,450 | <0.1% |
Bell Textron contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Bell Textron's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $4,194,703,449 | 86.7% |
| 2 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $610,153,417 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Scale and Balance ManufacturingNAICS 333997 | $34,561,597 | 0.7% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $2,910,274 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Flight TrainingNAICS 611512 | $1,051,348 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $760,626 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $256,009 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device ManufacturingNAICS 339991 | $231,673 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Other Technical and Trade SchoolsNAICS 611519 | $65,468 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Primary Battery ManufacturingNAICS 335912 | $36,634 | <0.1% |
Where Bell Textron contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $4,791,655,691 | 99.1% |
| 2 | California | $28,483,661 | 0.6% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $1,991,982 | <0.1% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $588,044 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $141,700 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Virginia | $9,097 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Connecticut | $4,441 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Bell Textron
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $63,812,504,970 |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $21,284,022,603 |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $18,536,767,120 |
| 4 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,673,592,853 |
| 5 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $6,232,269,392 |
Recent Bell Textron contract awards
The latest Bell Textron contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of JusticeUH-60M GARMIN UPGRADE | $93,540 | 15F06726P0000911 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Department of JusticeAVIATION TRAINING | $95,450 | 15F06726F0001262 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Department of Transportation(21800027) BELL 429 INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING | $46,100 | 6973GH26F01185 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of Defense8512258324!SPIDER,UNIVERSAL JO | $24,269 | SPE4A026F0102 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of Defense8512252935!RETAINER ASSY | $3,524 | SPE4A726F8942 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of Defense8512252853!DRAIN TUBE ASSY | $8,026 | SPE4A726F8941 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of Defense8512224772!BUSHING,AIRCRAFT,MA | $13,848 | SPE4A726F8638 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of Defense8512255129!BEARING,DUPLEX,AIRC | $38,452 | SPE4A226F6820 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUNITED STATES PARK POLICE HELICOPTERS | $53,242,796 | 140D0426C0109 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512250181!DOUBLER ASSY,AIRCRA | $3,711 | SPE4A726F8891 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512244963!WEB ASSEMBLY,AIRFRA | $24,958 | SPE4A726F8803 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512239044!SWASHPLATE,CONTROLL | $30,087 | SPE4A726F8750 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512238893!SEAL,OIL,INBOARD,MA | $252,273 | SPE4A726F8748 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512158555!WEB ASSEMBLY,AIRFRA | $2,455 | SPE4A726F7615 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512251391!BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, | $996 | SPE4A626F257X |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512250591!BRACKET,STRUCTURAL | $996 | SPE4A626F257U |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of Defense8512249148!STIFFENER | $23,577 | SPE4A226F6799 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of Defense8512218393!SCREW,CLOSE TOLERAN | $9,510 | SPE4AC26F0045 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of Defense8512244071!FILTER, ENGINE AIR INLET SIDE | $24,365 | SPE4A626F248Q |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of Defense8512226877!HOUSING,AIR INTAKE, | $34,820 | SPE4A726F8654 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of Defense8512238932!FOAM SEGMENT,EXPLOS | $2,634 | SPE4A526F7884 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of Defense8512229485!ELBOW ASSY,COLLECTI | $52,665 | SPE4A526F7776 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of Defense8512227228!DOOR ASSEMBLY,AIRCR | $6,719 | SPE4A526F7757 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of Defense8512218390!TRANSDUCER | $236,850 | SPE4AC26F0044 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of Defense8512238464!COVER,SPLICE | $1,952 | SPE4A726F8735 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Bell Textron
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Bell Textron make from government contracts?
- Bell Textron Inc received $4.8B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 3,218 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $2.1B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Bell Textron?
- The Department of Defense obligated $4.8B to Bell Textron from FY2024 to FY2026, 99% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Bell Textron do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Bell Textron's largest federal contract industries are aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336413) and scale and balance manufacturing (NAICS 333997).
- Where does Bell Textron perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Bell Textron contract dollars went to work in Texas ($4.8B), California ($28.5M) and New Jersey ($2M).
- Are Bell Textron's government contracts growing?
- Bell Textron's federal contract obligations rose 76% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($2.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Bell Textron?
- Look at the agencies and industries Bell Textron works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.