Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contractors (NAICS 334511)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 4, 2026 Updated September 5, 2026 Department of Transportation agency guide NAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Latest 12 months
$1.1B
Net obligations · Up $973.0M vs. $109.0M preceding
Prime contractors
43
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DOT federal contracting market for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing under NAICS 334511. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, observed contract vehicle usage, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at the Department of Transportation

Federal records show $1.5B in net obligations across 860 awards in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at the Department of Transportation from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 4, 2026. This market accounts for 3.6% of $42.7B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 892.9% from $109.0M to $1.1B. 3 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 4, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $1.1B versus $104.2M through the same date in FY25 (+915.9%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$100.6M389Complete
FY2023$119.7M455Complete
FY2024$115.0M511Complete
FY2025$127.3M391Complete
FY2026$1.1B300YTD through Sep 4, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.5B
860 awards · 133 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+892.9%
$1.1B vs. $109.0M
Leading eight prime share
98.4%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
3.6% of $42.7B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
3.3% of 423 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
14 set aside · 409 no set-aside · 437 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 5, 2025–Sep 4, 2026, compared with Sep 5, 2024–Sep 4, 2025.

Competitive shifts

RAYTHEON COMPANY (UEI YD6LTFVUZNG1) gained the most market share
5.0%→43.1%+38.1 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 79 reported actions.
INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC. climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#13→#2Up 11 places
The contractor accounts for 35.0% of positive obligations across 12 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
74.2%→96.7%+22.5 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 3.3% of positive obligations.
This market grew faster than 97.1% of comparable agency NAICS markets
+892.9%Agency median +25.1%
The agency comparison covers 52 comparable NAICS markets.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through FAA increased
$24.8M→$841.8M+$817.0M
Latest-period activity spans 117 awards across 28 prime contractors.

Award activity

View 6 additional material changes

Competitive shifts

RAYTHEON COMPANY (UEI FBTTZQ8ZLK26) lost the most market share
39.7%→4.7%−35.0 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations, based on 28 reported actions.
DB SYSTEMS, INC. had the largest decline in reported obligations
$9.8M→$2.9M−$6.9M
The contractor now ranks #10 by positive obligations and accounts for 0.27% of positive obligations, based on 17 reported actions.
FREQUENTIS USA, INC was the largest newly observed contractor
$9.6MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on May 22, 2026, the contractor now ranks #5 by positive obligations across 4 reported actions.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$2.3M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #8 by positive obligations, based on 3 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS decreased
$16.1M→$4.3M−$11.9M
Latest-period activity spans 24 awards across 19 prime contractors.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 4, 2026.

77.8% of positive obligations were attributed to FAA. That represents $841.8M, up $817.0M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. FAA77.8% · $841.8M · up $817.0M
  2. 693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTS13.0% · $140.5M · up $140.4M
  3. 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS6.7% · $72.8M · up $11.1M
  4. 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS2.0% · $21.4M · up $18.3M
  5. 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS0.39% · $4.3M · down $11.9M
  6. All other reported offices0.11% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    FAA

    #1Up 1 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $841.8M

    77.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$817.0M

    28 active prime contractors · 117 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 3293.6% from $24.8M to $841.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 22.8% to 77.8%, a change of +55.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 203 actions across 117 awards and 12 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 37 active prime contractors and 154 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTS

    #2Up 8 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $140.5M

    13.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$140.4M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 106026.2% from $132K to $140.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.12% to 13.0%, a change of +12.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 7 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  3. Reported funding office

    693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS

    #3Down 2 from #1

    Latest 12 months

    $72.8M

    6.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$11.1M

    5 active prime contractors · 18 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 18.0% from $61.7M to $72.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 56.6% to 6.7%, a change of −49.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 53 actions across 18 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 16 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $21.4M

    2.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$18.3M

    1 active prime contractor · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 592.7% from $3.1M to $21.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.8% to 2.0%, a change of −0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  5. Reported funding office

    6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS

    #5Down 2 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $4.3M

    0.39% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$11.9M

    19 active prime contractors · 24 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 73.6% from $16.1M to $4.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 14.8% to 0.39%, a change of −14.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 38 actions across 24 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 24 active prime contractors and 32 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  6. Reported funding office

    690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV

    #6Up 1 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $330K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$48K

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 17.0% from $282K to $330K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.26% to 0.030%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  7. Reported funding office

    6973GJ NON-FRANCHISE ACQ SVC

    #7Down 2 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $222K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.2M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 83.9% from $1.4M to $222K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.3% to 0.020%, a change of −1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 11 active prime contractors and 20 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $192K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$192K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $192K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.020%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    6923G5 GREAT LAKES ST LAWRENCE SWY DEV. CORP.

    #9Down 1 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $177K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$67K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 27.5% from $245K to $177K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.22% to 0.020%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  10. Reported funding office

    OST OFFICE OF THE IMMEDIATE SEC.

    #10New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $154K

    0.010% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$154K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $154K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.010%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    FHWA - EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIVISI

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$230K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $230K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.21% to 0%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  12. Reported funding office

    693JJ4 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$968K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $968K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.89% to 0%, a change of −0.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 5, 2025 through Sep 4, 2026, 147 awards had positive obligations totaling $1.1B. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 91.7% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 7.5%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as FAA WAAS GEO Satellite.

Leading award type
92.2%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
91.7%
Np
Reported parent IDV
7.5%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
64 of 147 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

Only exact reported parent-PIID matches are shown; missing parent IDs are not inferred.

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 5, 2024–Sep 4, 2025. Based on 147 current awards and 170 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Parent-IDV obligation share
7.5%
Down from 77.3% in the preceding period
Reported full-and-open obligation share
3.4%
Down from 69.5% in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 334511 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 5.9 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 11.0 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 5.4 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 46.0% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share7.5%13.4%-5.9 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share3.4%14.3%-11.0 pts
Delivery-order obligation share7.5%12.9%-5.4 pts
Median positive award obligations$92K$63K+46.0%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 8 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Definitive Contract(D)18$998.7M92.2%
Delivery Order(C)85$81.4M7.5%
Purchase Order(B)44$2.6M0.24%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)84$80.5M7.4%
FSS(C)1$901K0.080%
Not reported62$1.0B92.5%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)83$72.9M6.7%
Multiple Award(M)2$8.5M0.79%
Not reported62$1.0B92.5%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)7$992.4M91.7%
Only One Source(SSS)64$30.9M2.9%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)18$28.1M2.6%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)16$20.7M1.9%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)2$8.5M0.79%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)35$1.6M0.15%
Other reported values5$482K0.045%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)7$992.4M91.7%
Full and Open Competition(A)16$36.3M3.4%
Not Competed(C)64$30.9M2.9%
C(NOT COMPETED)16$20.7M1.9%
Competed Under SAP(F)30$1.2M0.11%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)5$451K0.040%
Other reported values9$828K0.076%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)1$7.6M0.71%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)1$901K0.080%
Not reported145$1.1B99.2%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)64$47.0M4.3%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)11$3.3M0.30%
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)5$1.3M0.12%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)5$479K0.040%
Authorized Resale (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(Ii))(RES)1$104K0.010%
Not reported61$1.0B95.2%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)26$976.2M90.2%
Firm Fixed Price(J)113$43.1M4.0%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)1$30.0M2.8%
Time and Materials(Y)4$14.7M1.4%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)1$7.6M0.71%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$7.3M0.67%
Other reported values1$3.8M0.35%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Radar Equipment, Except Airborne(5840)16$978.2M90.3%
Transportation R&d Services; Aerospace Research; Applied Research(AS22)4$40.6M3.8%
Navigational Instruments(6605)9$11.7M1.1%
Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne(5826)2$10.6M0.98%
Miscellaneous Communication Equipment(5895)2$9.6M0.89%
Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating(6130)28$7.9M0.73%
Other reported values86$24.2M2.2%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Federal Aviation Administration(6920)141$1.1B99.9%
Federal Highway Administration(6925)2$330K0.030%
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation(6947)1$177K0.020%
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation(6901)3$167K0.020%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
693ka7 Enroute & Terminal Contracts(693KA7)3$954.5M88.2%
693ka8 System Operations Contracts(693KA8)18$72.9M6.7%
6973gh Franchise Acquisition Svcs(6973GH)114$33.0M3.0%
697dck Regional Acquisitions Svcs(697DCK)3$21.4M2.0%
690567 Western Federal Lands Div(690567)2$330K0.030%
692m15 Acquisition & Grants, Aaq600(692M15)3$224K0.020%
Other reported values4$345K0.032%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
693KA822D00035(6920)4$40.6M3.8%
DTFAWA17D00040(6920)1$7.6M0.71%
6973GH24D00031(6920)26$7.4M0.69%
6973GH26D00029(6920)1$5.7M0.53%
6973GH24D00072(6920)5$4.4M0.41%
6973GH26D00030(6920)1$3.7M0.34%
693KA825D00001(6920)5$2.6M0.24%
693KA820D00009(6920)5$2.0M0.18%
Other reported values37$7.4M0.68%
Not reported62$1.0B92.5%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 1 award to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
64 reported · 83 not reported
Positive award obligations
$92K median
$28K–$264K middle 50%
Reported performance period
222 days (~7 months) median
147 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
3 of 43prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
43.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
95.8%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
98.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $1.1B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 4, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 5, 2024–Sep 4, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $466.7M

    43.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$461.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    40 awards

    79 actions

    Historical and award details for RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $5.6M → $466.7M
    +8299.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.0% → 43.1%
    +38.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $498.5M
    32.7% of all-period positive obligations · 183 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 19, 2021
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside62
    Not reported3441
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $378.2M

    35.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$377.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    12 actions

    Historical and award details for INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $922K → $378.2M
    +40921.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.84% → 35.0%
    +34.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $383.4M
    25.2% of all-period positive obligations · 21 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 31, 2023
    through Aug 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported55
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $140.7M

    13.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$140.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for SAAB INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $140.7M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 13.0%
    +13.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $144.2M
    9.5% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Aug 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside20
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $51.0M

    4.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    28 actions

    Historical and award details for RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $43.7M → $51.0M
    +16.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    39.7% → 4.7%
    −35.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $241.6M
    15.9% of all-period positive obligations · 6 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 10, 2021
    through Aug 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported44
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.6M

    0.89%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for FREQUENTIS USA, INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.6M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.89%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.6M
    0.63% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since May 22, 2026
    through Sep 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.6M

    0.70%

    Dollar movement

    −$547K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for LEIDOS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $8.2M → $7.6M
    −6.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.4% → 0.70%
    −6.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $39.2M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Aug 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported21
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.7M

    0.53%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for SURFACE MOUNT DEPOT INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $368K → $5.7M
    +1458.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.33% → 0.53%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.5M
    0.56% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 8, 2021
    through Aug 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside34
    Not reported10
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.0M

    0.46%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    16 actions

    Historical and award details for PVP ADVANCED EO SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.6M → $5.0M
    +39.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 0.46%
    −2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $12.7M
    0.83% of all-period positive obligations · 71 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 27, 2022
    through Aug 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside37
    Not reported62
    Reported small business16
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.8M

    0.35%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for BARON MANUFACTURING INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $449K → $3.8M
    +744.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.41% → 0.35%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.8M
    0.51% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 22, 2021
    through Jul 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside33
    Not reported10
    Reported small business32
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.9M

    0.27%

    Dollar movement

    −$6.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for DB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.8M → $2.9M
    −70.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.9% → 0.27%
    −8.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $14.0M
    0.92% of all-period positive obligations · 31 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Aug 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported107
    Reported small business107
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.6M

    0.14%

    Dollar movement

    +$511K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for BEEL TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.1M → $1.6M
    +48.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.96% → 0.14%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.6M
    0.50% of all-period positive obligations · 7 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 12, 2023
    through Feb 6, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported12
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.1M

    0.11%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for EVERAXIS AB
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.3M → $1.1M
    −49.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.1% → 0.11%
    −2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.5M
    0.29% of all-period positive obligations · 22 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 21, 2024
    through Aug 11, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1110
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $901K

    0.080%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for GOVERNMENT MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $10.8M → $901K
    −91.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.8% → 0.080%
    −9.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $13.3M
    0.87% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 4, 2023
    through Nov 20, 2025

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $852K

    0.080%

    Dollar movement

    +$849K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3K → $852K
    +26536.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.080%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.4M
    0.090% of all-period positive obligations · 6 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 24, 2023
    through Mar 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside31
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $782K

    0.070%

    Dollar movement

    +$154K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for SENSOR SYSTEMS, L.L.C.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $628K → $782K
    +24.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.57% → 0.070%
    −0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.4M
    0.16% of all-period positive obligations · 14 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 16, 2022
    through Aug 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported44
    Reported small business44
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

RAYTHEON COMPANY

ACTBI-6 MODE 5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EXTENSION

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is December 31, 2026.

Performance period

96.5%

As of Sep 4, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$60.8M current$60.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 31, 2017.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 31, 2026.

$60.8M is obligated against $60.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 30, 2022 → Jan 31, 2024 → Mar 27, 2024 → Sep 30, 2024 → Sep 30, 2025 → Jun 30, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026.

ACTBI-6 MODE 5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EXTENSION

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID DTFASA17C00649

LEIDOS, INC.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION TO TASK ORDER 693KA7-20-F-00004 IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, AS PREVIOUSLY DEFINITIZED UNDER CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 693KA7-20-D-00001-P00040, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026.

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is December 31, 2026.

Performance period

95.4%

As of Sep 4, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$125.6M current$125.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 14, 2020.

Current performance is reported through Feb 28, 2026.

$125.6M is obligated against $125.6M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Jan 13, 2024 → Mar 31, 2025 → Dec 31, 2026.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION TO TASK ORDER 693KA7-20-F-00004 IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, AS PREVIOUSLY DEFINITIZED UNDER CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 693KA7-20-D-00001-P00040, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 693KA720F00004

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 4, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Modification

This action

+$418.3M

RAYTHEON COMPANY

FAA

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION/ORDER 0001 IS TO ISSUE LOT 1 FOR 25 COOPERATIVE SURVEILLANCE RADAR (CSR) SYSTEMS ONLY AND 105 INTEGRATED NON-COOPERATIVE AND COOPERATIVE SURVEILLANCE RADAR (NCSR CSR) SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES AND SUPPORT UNDER

Why it stands out

One action equaled more than a third of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

The $418.3M action represented 38.7% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$437.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
38.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 43.1% share
up 5 ranks · +38.1 percentage points · $461.2M net increase; action accounted for 90.7%
Funding office
#1 · 77.8% attributed share
up 1 rank · +55.0 percentage points · $817.0M net increase; action accounted for 51.2%
Related:Largest share gainFunding office gain
PIID 693KA726C00051 · Mod P00002
Modification

This action

+$370.7M

INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC.

FAA

THE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION/ORDER 0001 IS TO ISSUE LOT 1 FOR 15 COOPERATIVE SURVEILLANCE RADAR (CSR) SYSTEMS ONLY AND 85 INTEGRATED NON-COOPERATIVE AND COOPERATIVE SURVEILLANCE RADAR (NCSR CSR) SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES AND SUPPORT UNDER THE T

Why it stands out

One action equaled more than a third of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

The $370.7M action represented 34.3% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$376.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
34.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 35.0% share
up 11 ranks · +34.1 percentage points · $377.3M net increase; action accounted for 98.2%
Related:Largest rank gain
PIID 693KA726C00050 · Mod P00002
Modification

This action

+$22.0M

RAYTHEON COMPANY

693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO THE TASK ORDER. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $22.0M while contractor obligations rose $7.3M overall.

Award net obligations
$110.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 4.7% share
down 3 ranks · −35.0 percentage points · $7.3M net increase; action exceeded it by $14.7M
Funding office
#3 · 6.7% attributed share
down 2 ranks · −49.9 percentage points · $11.1M net increase; action exceeded it by $10.9M
Related:Largest share loss
PIID 693KA822F00336 · Mod P00025
Modification

This action

+$50.0M

SAAB INC

693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTS

PURCHASE OF SURFACE MOVEMENT RADARS, MODEL 4 (SMR4), WHICH IS A REPLACEMENT FOR AIRPORT SURFACE DETECTION EQUIPMENT MODEL 3 SURFACE MOVEMENT RADARS (ASDE-3 SMR). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2028, (BASE PERIOD).

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $50.0M while contractor obligations rose $140.7M overall.

Award net obligations
$140.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 13.0% share
+13.0 percentage points · $140.7M net increase; action accounted for 35.5%
Funding office
#2 · 13.0% attributed share
up 8 ranks · +12.9 percentage points · $140.4M net increase; action accounted for 35.6%
PIID 693KA725C00019 · Mod P00002
Modification

This action

+$5.0M

FREQUENTIS USA, INC

693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS

THE PROGRAM IS REQUESTING FUNDING FOR PHASE I OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REMOTE TOWER SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), WHICH INCLUDES PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE DELIVERY AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE REMOTE TOWER

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The modification placed the contractor #5 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$9.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.46%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 0.89% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Related:Largest newly observed contractor
PIID 693KA826C00008 · Mod P00001
Base award

This action

+$2.5M

SURFACE MOUNT DEPOT INC

FAA

COMMUNICATION REMOTE MAINTENANCE & MONITORING (CRMM) SECOND&#8209LEVEL ENGINEERING (SLE)

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 16 positions in this market.

It now ranks #7 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$5.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.23%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 0.53% share
up 16 ranks · +0.2 percentage points · $5.4M net increase; action accounted for 46.1%
PIID 6973GH26F00631
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. ARC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLCBase award · PIID 6973GH26C00191
    Action+$572K
    Award net obligations$572K
  2. FREQUENTIS USA, INCModification · PIID 693KA826C00008
    Action+$2.9M
    Award net obligations$9.6M
  3. TALEN-X, INC.Base award · PIID 692M1526P00094
    Action+$51K
    Award net obligations$51K
  4. TOWER SOLUTIONS LLCModification · PIID 6973GH25P03554
    Action+$14K
    Award net obligations$239K
  5. RAYTHEON COMPANYDeobligation · PIID 6973GH24F01366
    Action−$2K
    Award net obligations$102K
  6. INTERSOFT ELECTRONICS INC.Base award · PIID 6973GH26P02719
    Action+$132K
    Award net obligations$132K
  7. SURFACE MOUNT DEPOT INCBase award · PIID 6973GH26C00188
    Action+$14K
    Award net obligations$14K
  8. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 693KA726C00051
    Action+$13.4M
    Award net obligations$437.7M
  9. LEIDOS, INC.Deobligation · PIID 0001
    Action−$19K
    Award net obligations$331K
  10. BEI PRECISION SYSTEMS & SPACE COMPANY, INCModification · PIID 6973GH26P01011
    Action+$74K
    Award net obligations$85K

DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contractors?

In the 12 months through September 4, 2026, RAYTHEON COMPANY, INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC., and SAAB INC were the leading DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    RAYTHEON COMPANY

    $466,748,734 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC.

    $378,200,058 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    SAAB INC

    $140,718,890 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DOT contract obligations increase under NAICS 334511?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DOT activity in the search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing market increased 892.9% from $108,973,099 in the preceding 12 months to $1,081,995,715 in the 12 months through September 4, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$1,081,995,715
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$108,973,099
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+892.9%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DOT contract award activity was reported under NAICS 334511?

Recent DOT contract award activity reported in the search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing market included actions for RAYTHEON COMPANY, INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC., and SAAB INC during the 12 months through September 4, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DOT contracts under NAICS 334511?

From September 5, 2025 through September 4, 2026, DOT reported 147 positive-obligation awards for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing under NAICS 334511. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was np.

Positive-obligation awards
147
Leading reported procedure
Np
91.7% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
92.2% of positive obligations
Full and open
3.4%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
7.5%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
FAA WAAS GEO Satellite
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing awards may warrant recompete research?

2 DOT search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by RAYTHEON COMPANY and LEIDOS, INC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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