General Atomics Government Contracts
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General Atomics government contracts totaled $1.1B across 285 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 25.1% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $981M (86% of the total); FY2026 had $500M across 148 awards.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $499,886,577 across 148 awards with activity that year, a change of +25.1% from $399,578,854 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,139,182,231 across 285 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $500M
- Awards in FY2026
- 148
- Change vs FY2025
- +25.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.1B
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.
General Atomics federal contracts by year
General Atomics federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $499,886,577 | 148 | +25.1% |
| FY2025 | $399,578,854 | 126 | +66.7% |
| FY2024 | $239,716,800 | 136 | n/a |
About General Atomics's federal contracts
General Atomics's federal contract obligations rose 109% from FY2024 ($240M) to FY2026 ($500M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
General Atomics works for at least 3 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 86% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Energy (13%).
Its main line of government work is other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336413), 78% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most General Atomics contract work are California, Mississippi and Maryland; California alone accounts for 98%.
Which agencies award General Atomics contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to General Atomics. General Atomics DoD contracts account for 86% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $980,595,886 | 86.1% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $150,303,147 | 13.2% |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $8,283,198 | 0.7% |
General Atomics contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on General Atomics's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $892,251,101 | 78.3% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $154,056,448 | 13.5% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $35,064,854 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical ManufacturingNAICS 325180 | $19,497,353 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $17,206,131 | 1.5% |
| 6 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $8,208,198 | 0.7% |
| 7 | Battery ManufacturingNAICS 335910 | $1,991,513 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Bare Printed Circuit Board ManufacturingNAICS 334412 | $1,369,441 | 0.1% |
| 9 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $1,341,786 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim ManufacturingNAICS 336360 | $1,111,106 | <0.1% |
Where General Atomics contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $1,115,874,331 | 98.0% |
| 2 | Mississippi | $22,141,603 | 1.9% |
| 3 | Maryland | $1,132,406 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Ohio | $36,517 | <0.1% |
| 5 | New Mexico | $5,000 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Alabama | $500 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to General Atomics
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336413), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $5,794,055,319 |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $5,415,658,911 |
| 3 | L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $4,473,587,030 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,194,140,870 |
| 5 | Bell Boeing Joint Project Office | $3,626,522,286 |
Recent General Atomics contract awards
The latest General Atomics contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of EnergyGENERAL ATOMICS - LITHIUM PROCESSING CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION AND PURIFICATION SERVICES | $19,497,353 | 89233126CNA000440 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense8512249237!CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST | $11,971 | SPE7M126P8938 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of Defense8512189611!NRP,CONTROLLER BOAR | $66,645 | SPE4A726PC858 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseNRP,CAPACITOR,4500U | $1,099,721 | N0038326FSX08 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of Defense8512238668!CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, | $9,344 | SPE7M226P3301 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Department of Defense8512220610!NIPPLE,PIPE | $12,383 | SPE7M226P3204 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Department of Defense8512069653!TRANSDUCER,MOTIONAL | $143,254 | SPE4A526P4656 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Department of Defense8512204157!SUPPORT,CABLE GUARD | $16,467 | SPE7M226P3127 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Department of Defense8512176497!LEAD,ELECTRICAL | $35,204 | SPE4A626PU632 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseNRP,MOTOR TO PUMP A | $1,503,671 | N0038326FSX06 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Department of Defense8512183886!NRP,VERTICAL WHEEL | $9,826 | SPE4A526P6083 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Department of Defense8512176952!NRP,DISPLAY PANEL A | $76,617 | SPE4A726PC605 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseCOMPLETION ORDER EMALS AND AAG MBSE CAMEO CONVERSION AMS: N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM251-0426 | $805,225 | N0001926F1092 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Department of Defense8511919977!SHAFT,SHOULDERED | $52,000 | SPE7M226P1640 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Department of Defense8511971714!CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB | $40,834 | SPE7M226P1886 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of Defense8512172918!SHAFT,STRAIGHT | $7,265 | SPE7M426P3650 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Department of Defense8512161871!TERMINAL BOX | $134,219 | SPE4A726PC256 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseECP-0066 HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE NRE | $813,401 | N0001926F0093 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Department of Defense8512134024!LEAD,ELECTRICAL | $326,947 | SPE4A626PS323 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseSUSTAINMENT IDIQ COMPLETION ORDER FOR EMALS ESG BRAKING CHOPPER PID BOARD AMS: N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM251-0400 | $31,062 | N0001926F1087 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of Defense8512148345!AIR CLEANER,INTAKE | $3,004 | SPE7M226P2826 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of Defense8512148343!AIR CLEANER,INTAKE | $3,504 | SPE7M226P2825 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of Defense8512148237!AIR CLEANER,INTAKE | $36,545 | SPE7M226P2824 |
| May 26, 2026 | Department of Defense8512091387!LEAD,ELECTRICAL | $91,238 | SPE4A626PQ328 |
| May 22, 2026 | Department of Defense8512132844!BRAKE,SEGMENTED ROT | $162,244 | SPE4A726PB480 |
Subcontracting opportunities with General Atomics
Large prime contractors such as General Atomics buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, General Atomics is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does General Atomics make from government contracts?
- General Atomics received $1.1B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 285 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $500M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with General Atomics?
- The Department of Defense obligated $981M to General Atomics from FY2024 to FY2026, 86% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does General Atomics do for the government?
- By contract dollars, General Atomics's largest federal contract industries are other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336413), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715) and engineering services (NAICS 541330).
- Where does General Atomics perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most General Atomics contract dollars went to work in California ($1.1B), Mississippi ($22.1M) and Maryland ($1.1M).
- Are General Atomics's government contracts growing?
- General Atomics's federal contract obligations rose 109% from FY2024 ($240M) to FY2026 ($500M). 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 General Atomics?
- Look at the agencies and industries General Atomics 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.