Federal Capture Intelligence

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

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – October 23, 2026 Updated October 24, 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 $951.7M vs. $127.0M preceding
Prime contractors
44
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 872 awards in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at the Department of Transportation from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 3.5% of $44.6B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 749.1% from $127.0M to $1.1B. 3 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: $399K versus $55K through the same date in FY26 (+624.7%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$100.6M389Complete
FY2023$119.7M455Complete
FY2024$115.0M511Complete
FY2025$127.3M390Complete
FY2026$1.1B325Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.5B
872 awards · 135 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+749.1%
$1.1B vs. $127.0M
Leading eight prime share
98.0%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
3.5% of $44.6B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
3.5% of 430 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
15 set aside · 415 no set-aside · 442 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

RAYTHEON COMPANY (UEI YD6LTFVUZNG1) gained the most market share
7.4%→43.2%+35.8 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 85 reported actions.
RAYTHEON COMPANY (UEI FBTTZQ8ZLK26) lost the most market share
34.5%→4.8%−29.7 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations, based on 27 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
70.64%→96.36%+25.7 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 3.6% of positive obligations.
This market grew faster than 95.2% of comparable agency NAICS markets
+749.1%Agency median +20.2%
The agency comparison covers 52 comparable NAICS markets.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through FAA increased
$23.7M→$856.4M+$832.7M
Latest-period activity spans 119 awards across 29 prime contractors.

Award activity

View 6 additional material changes

Competitive shifts

SURFACE MOUNT DEPOT INC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#34→#7Up 27 places
The contractor accounts for 0.53% of positive obligations across 4 reported actions.
DB SYSTEMS, INC. had the largest decline in reported obligations
$9.8M→$3.9M−$5.9M
The contractor now ranks #10 by positive obligations and accounts for 0.37% of positive obligations, based on 18 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 #9 by positive obligations, based on 3 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS decreased
$15.4M→$4.3M−$11.1M
Latest-period activity spans 19 awards across 16 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 Oct 23, 2026.

79.4% of positive obligations were attributed to FAA (693JG2). That represents $856.4M, up $832.7M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. FAA (693JG2)79.4% · $856.4M · up $832.7M
  2. 693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTS11.5% · $124.0M · up $107.4M
  3. 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS6.9% · $74.8M · up $12.3M
  4. 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS1.7% · $18.1M · up $11.4M
  5. 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS0.40% · $4.3M · down $11.1M
  6. All other reported offices0.12% 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 (693JG2)

    #1Up 1 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $856.4M

    79.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$832.7M

    29 active prime contractors · 119 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 3511.8% from $23.7M to $856.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 18.7% to 79.4%, a change of +60.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 209 actions across 119 awards and 15 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 32 active prime contractors and 145 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTS

    #2Up 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $124.0M

    11.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$107.4M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 648.9% from $16.6M to $124.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 13.0% to 11.5%, a change of −1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 1 award. 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

    $74.8M

    6.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$12.3M

    5 active prime contractors · 19 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 19.6% from $62.5M to $74.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 49.2% to 6.9%, a change of −42.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 55 actions across 19 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 15 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS

    #4Up 1 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $18.1M

    1.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$11.4M

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 169.0% from $6.7M to $18.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.3% to 1.7%, a change of −3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS

    #5Down 1 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $4.3M

    0.40% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$11.1M

    16 active prime contractors · 19 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 71.9% from $15.4M to $4.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.1% to 0.40%, a change of −11.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 29 actions across 19 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 25 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 0.22% to 0.030%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  7. Reported funding office

    692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $315K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$315K

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $315K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.030%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  8. Reported funding office

    6923G5 GREAT LAKES ST LAWRENCE SWY DEV. CORP.

    #8Rank unchanged

    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 0.19% 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.

  9. Reported funding office

    6973GJ NON-FRANCHISE ACQ SVC

    #9Down 3 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $165K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$994K

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 85.7% from $1.2M to $165K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.91% to 0.020%, a change of −0.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 16 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    FAA (693KC6)

    #10New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $100K

    0.010% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$100K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $100K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.010%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award 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

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $230K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.18% to 0%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

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

  12. Reported funding office

    OST OFFICE OF THE IMMEDIATE SEC.

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$154K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $154K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.12% to 0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 148 awards had positive obligations totaling $1.1B. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 91.9% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 8.1%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as FAA WAAS GEO Satellite.

Leading award type
91.7%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
91.9%
Np
Reported parent IDV
8.1%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
62 of 148 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 Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 148 current awards and 163 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
2.2%
Down from 71.3% in the preceding period
Parent-IDV obligation share
8.1%
Down from 65.9% 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 3.9 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 1.0 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 3.1 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 63.5% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share8.1%12.0%-3.9 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share2.2%3.2%-1.0 pts
Delivery-order obligation share8.1%11.2%-3.1 pts
Median positive award obligations$93K$57K+63.5%
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)16$989.8M91.7%
Delivery Order(C)88$87.3M8.1%
Purchase Order(B)44$2.4M0.22%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)87$86.4M8.0%
FSS(C)1$901K0.080%
Not reported60$992.1M91.9%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)86$78.7M7.3%
Multiple Award(M)2$8.5M0.79%
Not reported60$992.1M91.9%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)11$991.5M91.9%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)27$28.0M2.6%
Only One Source(SSS)57$26.2M2.4%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)12$22.8M2.1%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)1$7.6M0.71%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)30$1.2M0.11%
Other reported values10$2.0M0.18%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)12$999.1M92.6%
C(NOT COMPETED)27$28.0M2.6%
Not Competed(C)57$26.2M2.4%
Full and Open Competition(A)9$23.4M2.2%
F(COMPETED UNDER SAP)8$957K0.090%
Competed Under SAP(F)25$771K0.070%
Other reported values10$929K0.086%

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 reported146$1.1B99.2%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)69$49.8M4.6%
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)4$1.1M0.11%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)5$479K0.040%
Authorized Resale (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(Ii))(RES)1$104K0.010%
Not reported58$1.0B94.9%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)43$979.1M90.7%
Firm Fixed Price(J)98$39.7M3.7%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)2$37.0M3.4%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)3$12.2M1.1%
Time and Materials(Y)2$11.4M1.1%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Radar Equipment, Except Airborne(5840)15$968.4M89.7%
Transportation R&d Services; Aerospace Research; Applied Research(AS22)4$41.5M3.9%
Navigational Instruments(6605)10$11.8M1.1%
Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne(5826)2$10.6M0.98%
Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating(6130)30$9.8M0.91%
Miscellaneous Communication Equipment(5895)2$9.6M0.89%
Other reported values85$27.6M2.6%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Federal Aviation Administration(6920)145$1.1B100.0%
Federal Highway Administration(6925)2$330K0.030%
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation(6947)1$177K0.020%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
693ka7 Enroute & Terminal Contracts(693KA7)3$948.0M87.8%
693ka8 System Operations Contracts(693KA8)19$74.9M6.9%
6973gh Franchise Acquisition Svcs(6973GH)116$37.4M3.5%
697dck Regional Acquisitions Svcs(697DCK)2$18.1M1.7%
692m15 Acquisition & Grants, Aaq600(692M15)4$347K0.030%
690567 Western Federal Lands Div(690567)2$330K0.030%
Other reported values2$249K0.023%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
693KA822D00035(6920)4$41.5M3.9%
6973GH24D00031(6920)28$9.3M0.86%
DTFAWA17D00040(6920)1$7.6M0.71%
6973GH26D00029(6920)1$5.7M0.53%
6973GH24D00072(6920)5$3.9M0.36%
6973GH26D00030(6920)1$3.7M0.34%
693KA825D00001(6920)6$3.6M0.33%
6973GH26D00051(6920)1$2.5M0.23%
Other reported values41$9.4M0.87%
Not reported60$992.1M91.9%

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
62 reported · 86 not reported
Positive award obligations
$93K median
$28K–$270K middle 50%
Reported performance period
257 days (~8 months) median
148 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 Oct 23, 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 44prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
43.2%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
95.5%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
98.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $1.1B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 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

    $465.9M

    43.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$456.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    40 awards

    85 actions

    Historical and award details for RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.5M → $465.9M
    +4802.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.4% → 43.2%
    +35.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $501.7M
    32.5% of all-period positive obligations · 186 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 19, 2021
    through Oct 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside63
    Not reported3439
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $387.8M

    36.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$386.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $909K → $387.8M
    +42569.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.70% → 36.0%
    +35.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $393.0M
    25.5% of all-period positive obligations · 21 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 31, 2023
    through Sep 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported54
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $124.2M

    11.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$107.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    12 actions

    Historical and award details for SAAB INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $16.6M → $124.2M
    +650.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.8% → 11.5%
    −1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $144.2M
    9.3% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Oct 19, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside21
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $52.0M

    4.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    27 actions

    Historical and award details for RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $44.5M → $52.0M
    +16.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    34.5% → 4.8%
    −29.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $243.7M
    15.8% of all-period positive obligations · 6 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 10, 2021
    through Oct 14, 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
    0.62% 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

    0.71%

    Dollar movement

    −$584K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for LEIDOS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $8.2M → $7.6M
    −7.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.4% → 0.71%
    −5.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $39.2M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Oct 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

    +$5.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for SURFACE MOUNT DEPOT INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $186K → $5.7M
    +2967.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.14% → 0.53%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.5M
    0.55% 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-aside13
    Not reported10
    Reported small business21
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.4M

    0.41%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    8 awards

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for PVP ADVANCED EO SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.2M → $4.4M
    +38.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 0.41%
    −2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $12.7M
    0.82% of all-period positive obligations · 71 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 27, 2022
    through Oct 19, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside27
    Not reported63
    Reported small business16
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.1M

    0.38%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for BARON MANUFACTURING INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $505K → $4.1M
    +718.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.39% → 0.38%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.2M
    0.53% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 22, 2021
    through Sep 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside33
    Not reported10
    Reported small business42
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.9M

    0.37%

    Dollar movement

    −$5.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for DB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.8M → $3.9M
    −59.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.6% → 0.37%
    −7.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $15.0M
    0.97% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Sep 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported117
    Reported small business117
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.4M

    0.23%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $2.4M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.23%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.4M
    0.22% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 28, 2023
    through Sep 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    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
    0.82% → 0.14%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.6M
    0.49% 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 reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.1M

    0.11%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for EVERAXIS AB
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.3M → $1.1M
    −49.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.8% → 0.11%
    −1.7 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.

  14. #14

    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
    8.4% → 0.080%
    −8.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $13.3M
    0.86% 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.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $852K

    0.080%

    Dollar movement

    +$852K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $852K
    Not comparable
    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-aside30
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    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

98.0%

As of Oct 23, 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

97.3%

As of Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 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 38.8% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$438.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
38.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 43.2% share
up 4 ranks · +35.8 percentage points · $456.4M net increase; action accounted for 91.7%
Funding office
#1 · 79.4% attributed share
up 1 rank · +60.7 percentage points · $832.7M net increase; action accounted for 50.2%
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 34.4% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$385.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
34.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 36.0% share
up 11 ranks · +35.3 percentage points · $386.9M net increase; action accounted for 95.8%
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 $7.5M overall.

Award net obligations
$110.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 4.8% share
down 3 ranks · −29.7 percentage points · $7.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $14.5M
Funding office
#3 · 6.9% attributed share
down 2 ranks · −42.3 percentage points · $12.3M net increase; action exceeded it by $9.7M
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 $107.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$140.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 11.5% share
down 1 rank · −1.3 percentage points · $107.6M net increase; action accounted for 46.4%
Funding office
#2 · 11.5% attributed share
up 1 rank · −1.5 percentage points · $107.4M net increase; action accounted for 46.5%
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
0.47%
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 27 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 27 ranks · +0.4 percentage points · $5.5M net increase; action accounted for 44.8%
Related:Largest rank gain
PIID 6973GH26F00631
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 6973GH26F00323
    Action+$77K
    Award net obligations$766K
  2. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 6973GH26F00323
    Action+$77K
    Award net obligations$766K
  3. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 6973GH26F00384
    Action+$41K
    Award net obligations$408K
  4. TERMA INC.Modification · PIID 6973GH26P00705
    Action+$164K
    Award net obligations$167K
  5. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 6973GH26F00384
    Action+$41K
    Award net obligations$408K
  6. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONBase award · PIID 6973GH26F01449
    Action+$2.5M
    Award net obligations$2.5M
  7. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 697DCK26C00183
    Action+$521K
    Award net obligations$7.2M
  8. THERMO SCIENTIFIC PORTABLE ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS INC.Base award · PIID 693KA926P00050
    Action+$71K
    Award net obligations$71K
  9. RAYTHEON COMPANYModification · PIID 693KA822F00335
    Action+$2.1M
    Award net obligations$42.4M
  10. RAYTHEON COMPANYBase award · PIID 6973GH26F01442
    Action+$1.7M
    Award net obligations$1.7M

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 October 23, 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

    $465,863,083 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    INDRA AIR TRAFFIC, INC.

    $387,790,516 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    SAAB INC

    $124,163,041 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 749.1% from $127,033,888 in the preceding 12 months to $1,078,689,775 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$1,078,689,775
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$127,033,888
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+749.1%
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 October 23, 2026.

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

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

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, DOT reported 148 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
148
Leading reported procedure
Np
91.9% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
91.7% of positive obligations
Full and open
2.2%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
8.1%
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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