Government Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts totaled $51.9B across 27,886 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 8.5% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $48.7B (94% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $16,790,927,361 across 8,808 awards with activity that year, a change of -8.5% from $18,355,729,105 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $51,947,242,732 across 27,886 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $16.8B
- Awards in FY2026
- 8,808
- Change vs FY2025
- -8.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $51.9B
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.
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 334511. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $16,790,927,361 | 8,808 | -8.5% |
| FY2025 | $18,355,729,105 | 14,022 | +9.3% |
| FY2024 | $16,800,586,265 | 12,400 | n/a |
About government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts stayed about level from FY2024 to FY2026, peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 28% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts (94%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Massachusetts, California and Virginia.
NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $5,664,020,335 | 10.9% |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $4,982,996,920 | 9.6% |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,031,875,128 | 7.8% |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $2,859,490,335 | 5.5% |
| 5 | Raytheon Company | $1,950,229,569 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,542,917,554 | 3.0% |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,512,847,608 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,388,864,360 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Anduril Industries, Inc. | $980,646,765 | 1.9% |
| 10 | The Boeing Company | $931,735,160 | 1.8% |
Agencies buying search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 334511.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $48,708,777,969 | 93.8% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,374,403,276 | 2.6% |
| 3 | Department of Transportation | $1,328,914,412 | 2.6% |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $130,143,026 | 0.3% |
| 5 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $99,515,924 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Department of State | $98,836,284 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $53,411,985 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $41,431,257 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $34,556,250 | <0.1% |
| 10 | General Services Administration | $31,559,858 | <0.1% |
Where search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $12,745,742,298 | 24.5% |
| 2 | California | $5,435,832,778 | 10.5% |
| 3 | Virginia | $4,608,269,195 | 8.9% |
| 4 | New York | $4,345,688,316 | 8.4% |
| 5 | New Jersey | $4,297,554,367 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Florida | $3,145,274,211 | 6.1% |
| 7 | Maryland | $2,897,213,815 | 5.6% |
| 8 | Texas | $2,551,551,879 | 4.9% |
| 9 | Illinois | $1,313,132,347 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $907,189,779 | 1.7% |
Recent search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contract awards
The latest search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Surescan Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE PROPERTY SCREENING (APS) | $1,321,474 | 70T04026F7573N007 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE AND DELIVER 124 SELF-CONTAINED LED LANTERNS TO PORTSMOUTH, VA | $77,252 | 70Z08426FDL950200 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ceia USA LTD | Department of Homeland SecurityPROCUREMENT OF ENHANCED METAL DETECTORS IN SUPPORT OF SAFETY STOCK. | $526,532 | 70T04026C7672N004 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityFLIR EQUIPMENT | $131,888 | 70B02C26P00000517 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | General Dynamics One Source LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCTSE DELIVERY ORDER #3 | $10,433,333 | 70B02C26F00001117 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Western Sales & Testing of Amarillo Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityAWARD FOR HELIUM TRAILER CERTIFICATIIONS | $545,179 | 70B02C26C00000092 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | Department of TransportationUSMMA TRAINING VESSLE SERVICE FOR KPER | $16,322 | 6923G226P000189 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 IOD GCRFTF GROUND ROBOT | $78,750 | 15M10226PA4700414 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 SOG GROUND ROBOT | $45,170 | 15M10226PA4700412 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D32 GROUND ROBOT | $14,190 | 15M10226PA4700404 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Techno-Sciences, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1) NEW TSI REFERENCE BEACON CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING COSPAS-SARSAT T.001- AND T.018-COMPLIANT MESSAGES, AND THREE (3) SDR DOWNCONVERTERS TO REPLACE | $377,805 | 80GSFC26F0023 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPROVIDE AND DELIVER LED SELF-CONTAINED LANTERNS TO THE CGC HENRY BLAKE. | $16,124 | 70Z08426FDL950198 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlas Instrument Co Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC THETIS ALIDADE, TELESCOPIC MARINE MK 8 0 (QTY 2 EA) | $11,500 | 70Z08026PMECP0201 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Barnacle Systems USA, LLC | Department of Homeland SecuritySHOCK MONITORING SYSTEM | $186,500 | 70Z02326P73120002 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO P7 GCS HOLDER AXON SKY-HERO P7 SIGYN LEG SHROUD AXON SKY-HERO LOKI 2 MOTOR SET (4 PCS) AXON SKY-HERO LOKI 2 PROPELLER SET (4 PCS) AXON SKY-HERO SIGYN PAYLOAD ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AXON SKY-H | $46,265 | 15M10426PA4700308 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT AXON SKY-HERO P7 SIGYN POUCH AXON SKY-HERO P7 GCS HOLDER AXON-SKY-HERO GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM STARTER KIT | $14,415 | 15M10426PA4700307 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT | $16,790 | 15M10426PA4700306 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT AXON SKY-HERO GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM STARTER KIT AXON SKY-HERO NARFI POLE CAMERA STARTER KIT | $64,715 | 15M10426PA4700305 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT AXON SKY-HERO GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM STARTER | $1,958,220 | 15M10426PA4700304 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeAXON SKY-HERO SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT AXON SKY-HERO GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM STARTER KITAXON SKY-HERO - SIGYN/NARFI LION BATTERY FLATPACK V2-RANGER GREEN | $28,880 | 15M10426PA4700302 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D73 GROUND ROBOT | $25,185 | 15M10226PA4700411 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D09 GROUND ROBOT MAR2002T | $14,210 | 15M10226PA4700410 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D78 GROUND ROBOT | $23,632 | 15M10226PA4700409 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D09 GROUND ROBOT FWF3000F | $14,210 | 15M10226PA4700406 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D42 GROUND ROBOT | $14,190 | 15M10226PA4700405 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts?
- Federal search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts use NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 334511 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Raytheon Company ($5.7B), Raytheon Company ($5B) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($4B).
- Which agencies buy the most search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($48.7B), the Department of Homeland Security ($1.4B) and the Department of Transportation ($1.3B).
- Where are government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing work is performed in Massachusetts ($12.7B), California ($5.4B) and Virginia ($4.6B).
- Is federal spending on search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contract obligations stayed about level from FY2024 to FY2026, peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 334511, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 334511 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.