Top DoD relay and industrial control manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $61.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 335314, down 24.5% from $81.6M in the preceding 12 months. 342 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 51 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 335314
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 | JO-Kell Inc. | $5.3M | $8.0M | 8.5% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Gemcap Components Inc. | $4.5M | $2.9M | 7.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Leach International Corp | $4.3M | $8.1M | 6.8% | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | ECI Defense Group, Inc. | $2.6M | $2.2M | 4.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | TE Connectivity Corporation | $2.2M | $2.0M | 3.5% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | PAR Defense Industries, LLC | $1.7M | $165K | 2.6% | ▲ 80 |
| 7 | Dare Electronics, Inc. | $1.6M | $2.0M | 2.5% | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Vortex Systems LLC | $1.3M | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 9 | Dircksen & Associates, Inc. | $1.2M | $833K | 1.9% | ▲ 12 |
| 10 | Ace Electronics Defense Systems, LLC | $1.1M | $550K | 1.8% | ▲ 26 |
| 11 | Argo Turboserve Corporation | $1.1M | $407K | 1.8% | ▲ 37 |
| 12 | Janels Industries Inc | $1.1M | $554K | 1.7% | ▲ 23 |
| 13 | Transaero, Inc. | $1.0M | $2.3M | 1.7% | ▼ 8 |
| 14 | Triman Industries Inc | $911K | $618K | 1.5% | ▲ 19 |
| 15 | Leslie Controls, Inc. | $910K | $2.1M | 1.5% | ▼ 7 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Gemcap Components Inc.$2.9M → $4.5M (+$1.6M) · now #2
- PAR Defense Industries, LLC$165K → $1.7M (+$1.5M) · now #6
- Vortex Systems LLC$0 → $1.3M (+$1.3M) · now #8
Largest declines
- Leach International Corp$8.1M → $4.3M (−$3.8M) · now #3
- JO-Kell Inc.$8.0M → $5.3M (−$2.7M) · now #1
- Bauer, Inc.$2.3M → $0 (−$2.3M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
63 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vortex Systems LLC | Dec 1, 2025 | $1.3M |
| Blue Group LLC | May 19, 2026 | $753K |
| Rural Route 2, LLC | Apr 27, 2026 | $262K |
| Next Level Aviation Holdings LLC | Oct 23, 2025 | $252K |
| AMZ Alabama Inc. | Dec 17, 2025 | $251K |
| Vertex Modernization and Sustainment LLC | Nov 19, 2025 | $232K |
| Deval Life Cycle Support LLC | Mar 9, 2026 | $217K |
| Gate Industries | Apr 6, 2026 | $158K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $54.9M | $70.5M | Down $15.6M (22.2%) |
| Department of the Navy | $3.5M | $5.4M | Down $1.9M (35.2%) |
| Department of the Army | $1.9M | $2.2M | Down $290K (13.2%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.3M | $2.7M | Down $1.4M (51.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA812525P0064 | Bauer, Inc. UNIVERSAL FUEL ACCESSORIES TEST STAND (UFATS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) | $2.3M | Dec 7, 2026 |
| W912CH26F0267 | Ace Electronics Defense Systems, LLC NOUN: RELAY ASSEMBLY NSN: 5945-01-245-2459 | $1.1M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| FA812626P0007 | Vortex Systems LLC FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER TEST STAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW). | $1.3M | May 24, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 335314?
In the latest 12 months, JO-Kell Inc. ($5.3M), Gemcap Components Inc. ($4.5M), Leach International Corp ($4.3M) received the most DoD obligations for relay and industrial control manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 37.3% of positive obligations, and JO-Kell Inc. alone held 8.5%. 63 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 335314 contracts ending soon?
3 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is FA812525P0064 (Bauer, Inc., $2.3M obligated), ending Dec 7, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures 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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