Top Commerce search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $49.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 334511, up 32.5% from $37.6M in the preceding 12 months. 63 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 6 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Commerce. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Commerce contractors for NAICS 334511
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l3harris Technologies, Inc. | $17.6M | −$75K | 35.4% | New |
| 2 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $9.9M | $7.1M | 19.9% | — |
| 3 | Science Applications International Corporation | $5.0M | $0 | 9.9% | New |
| 4 | Raytheon Company | $3.6M | $19.6M | 7.3% | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $3.6M | $3.0M | 7.2% | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Black Swift Technologies LLC | $1.7M | $0 | 3.5% | New |
| 7 | Applanix Corp | $1.4M | $376K | 2.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | University of Washington | $821K | $62K | 1.7% | ▲ 20 |
| 9 | Norbit US Ltd | $728K | $0 | 1.5% | New |
| 10 | Wildlife Computers, Inc. | $599K | $547K | 1.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Teledyne Instruments, Inc. | $577K | $304K | 1.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Seafloor Systems, Inc. | $407K | $0 | 0.8% | New |
| 13 | Dragoon Technology LLC | $288K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 14 | Global Test Supply LLC | $269K | $32K | 0.5% | ▲ 23 |
| 15 | Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc | $242K | $0 | 0.5% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- l3harris Technologies, Inc.−$75K → $17.6M (+$17.7M) · now #1
- Science Applications International Corporation$0 → $5.0M (+$5.0M) · now #3
- BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.$7.1M → $9.9M (+$2.8M) · now #2
Largest declines
- Raytheon Company$19.6M → $3.6M (−$16.0M) · now #4
- Saab, Inc$1.7M → $0 (−$1.7M) · no latest-period obligations
- Exail Inc$676K → $146K (−$529K) · now #18
New to this market
20 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Norbit US Ltd | Jul 13, 2026 | $728K |
| Dragoon Technology LLC | Jun 29, 2026 | $288K |
| Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc | Sep 18, 2026 | $242K |
| r2sonic, LLC | Aug 10, 2026 | $145K |
| Naiad Dynamics US Inc | Sep 18, 2026 | $109K |
| Aerostar International, LLC | Aug 19, 2026 | $92K |
| GMS International Corporation | May 18, 2026 | $80K |
| Precision Machinery & Tooling, LLC | Aug 8, 2026 | $80K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Commerce, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $49.8M | $37.4M | Up $12.3M (32.9%) |
| National Telecommunications and Information Administration | $36K | $4K | Up $32K (785.4%) |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | $25K | $40K | Down $15K (38.2%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1305M325C0006 | Saab, Inc LONG RANGE AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE IAW STATEMENT OF NEED AND SAAB PROPOSAL DATED 12/20/24 | $1.7M | Sep 18, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 334511?
In the latest 12 months, l3harris Technologies, Inc. ($17.6M), BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. ($9.9M), Science Applications International Corporation ($5.0M) received the most Commerce obligations for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 87.6% of positive obligations, and l3harris Technologies, Inc. alone held 35.4%. 20 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 334511 contracts ending soon?
1 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1305M325C0006 (Saab, Inc, $1.7M obligated), ending Sep 18, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$7.2MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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