Northrop Grumman Systems (UEI U6UKKQU345T7) Government Contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · UEI U6UKKQU345T7 · One of 19 Northrop Grumman Systems registrations: see the combined company
Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts totaled $1.5B across 9 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 31.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715) accounted for $1.4B (97% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $624,159,379 across 8 awards with activity that year, a change of +31.4% from $475,049,804 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,486,462,193 across 9 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $624M
- Awards in FY2026
- 8
- Change vs FY2025
- +31.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.5B
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.
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contracts by year
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $624,159,379 | 8 | +31.4% |
| FY2025 | $475,049,804 | 8 | +22.7% |
| FY2024 | $387,253,010 | 6 | n/a |
About Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations rose 61% from FY2024 ($387M) to FY2026 ($624M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 97% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract work are Alabama and Florida; Alabama alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award Northrop Grumman Systems contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Northrop Grumman Systems DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,486,462,193 | 100.0% |
Northrop Grumman Systems contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Northrop Grumman Systems's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $1,444,215,970 | 97.2% |
| 2 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $42,246,223 | 2.8% |
Where Northrop Grumman Systems contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to Northrop Grumman Systems
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,885,087,825 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,822,954 |
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $6,548,514,544 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 5 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
Recent Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards
The latest Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Department of DefenseMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) MODELING AND SIMULATION VISTAS - THREAT AND ADVANCED SIMULATIONS DEVELOPMENT (MSV-TASD) EFFORTS. SEE SECTION J ATTACHMENT 1A MSV-TASD-PWS | $42,245,223 | HQ085426FE016 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT COVERS THE GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE (GMD) WEAPON SYSTEM (GWS) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, TESTING, AND FIELDING OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE. | $561,955,859 | HQ085625FE001 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Department of DefenseFOURTH ON-RAMP FOR ENTERPRISE WIDE AGILE ACQUISITION CONTRACT (EWAAC) VEHICLE. | $1,000 | FA865625FB131 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Department of DefenseSERVICES TO SUPPORT TASK INSTRUCTION 0800-24-01 | $34,032,419 | HQ085624F0001 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Department of DefenseBOA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LABOR | $300,740,885 | HQ085223C0002 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $6,368,227 | HQ086023C0001 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Department of DefenseOPERATIONS & SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT | $54,319,638 | HQ085622F0004 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Department of DefenseGWS DEVELOPMENT (PHASED ARRAY IDT ANTENN | $323,060,205 | HQ085622F0003 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Department of DefenseGWS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (GFC, IDT, GSS, | $560,397,054 | HQ085622F0001 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Northrop Grumman Systems
Large prime contractors such as Northrop Grumman Systems buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Northrop Grumman Systems 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 Northrop Grumman Systems make from government contracts?
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation received $1.5B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 9 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $624M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Northrop Grumman Systems?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.5B to Northrop Grumman Systems from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Northrop Grumman Systems do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Northrop Grumman Systems's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715) and ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993).
- Where does Northrop Grumman Systems perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract dollars went to work in Alabama ($1.5B) and Florida ($1K).
- Are Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts growing?
- Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations rose 61% from FY2024 ($387M) to FY2026 ($624M). 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 Northrop Grumman Systems?
- Look at the agencies and industries Northrop Grumman Systems 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.