Top DoD other communication and energy wire manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $14.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 335929, down 43.0% from $24.9M in the preceding 12 months. 120 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 19 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 335929
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 | Murray Benjamin Electric Company LLC | $3.6M | $3.3M | 23.9% | — |
| 2 | Ametek SCP Inc | $1.8M | $661K | 12.2% | ▲ 5 |
| 3 | Makai Ocean Engineering Inc | $1.5M | $0 | 10.1% | New |
| 4 | F & R Sales, Inc. | $1.2M | $1.2M | 8.1% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Transaero, Inc. | $540K | $655K | 3.6% | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Zerdic Communications LLC | $474K | $0 | 3.2% | New |
| 7 | REV-CAP Company, Inc. | $323K | $2.0M | 2.1% | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Linmarr Associates, Inc. | $322K | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 9 | Federal Custom Cable, LLC | $308K | $226K | 2.1% | ▲ 17 |
| 10 | DCX-Chol Enterprises, Inc | $269K | −$343K | 1.8% | New |
| 11 | Westex Group, Inc | $213K | $33K | 1.4% | ▲ 75 |
| 12 | Prtc LLC | $200K | $51K | 1.3% | ▲ 55 |
| 13 | Honeywell International Inc | $188K | $0 | 1.3% | New |
| 14 | Guild Associates Inc | $188K | $745 | 1.3% | ▲ 148 |
| 15 | EHB Supply | $177K | $303K | 1.2% | ▲ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Makai Ocean Engineering Inc$0 → $1.5M (+$1.5M) · now #3
- Ametek SCP Inc$661K → $1.8M (+$1.2M) · now #2
- DCX-Chol Enterprises, Inc−$343K → $269K (+$613K) · now #10
Largest declines
- Integrated Consultants Inc$2.5M → $0 (−$2.5M) · no latest-period obligations
- REV-CAP Company, Inc.$2.0M → $323K (−$1.7M) · now #7
- Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc.$1.6M → $0 (−$1.6M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
42 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Makai Ocean Engineering Inc | Dec 17, 2025 | $1.5M |
| Zerdic Communications LLC | Mar 26, 2026 | $474K |
| Honeywell International Inc | Apr 16, 2026 | $188K |
| Nationwide Supplies, L.P. | Jun 3, 2026 | $123K |
| Working Knowledge, LLC | May 21, 2026 | $119K |
| Digi-Key Corp | Dec 3, 2025 | $95K |
| Tower Products Incorporated | Feb 2, 2026 | $87K |
| Cosmex Tech LLC | May 12, 2026 | $79K |
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 | $8.1M | $10.5M | Down $2.4M (22.9%) |
| Department of the Navy | $4.5M | $13.3M | Down $8.8M (66.2%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.0M | $809K | Up $228K (28.1%) |
| Department of the Army | $575K | $286K | Up $289K (101.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0010425CYB14 | Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. SEAL, PROPUL SHA | $1.6M | Dec 3, 2026 |
| N6660426P0028 | Makai Ocean Engineering Inc SUBMARINE-DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING (SUB-DTS) SHIPSETS INCLUDING BUOYANT CABLE ANTENNA DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING FIBER IN METAL TUBE CABLE (BCA-DTS FIMT) | $1.5M | Jun 9, 2027 |
| N0010426FE000 | Ametek SCP Inc CABLE ASSY LAUNCHER | $1.8M | Jul 7, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 335929?
In the latest 12 months, Murray Benjamin Electric Company LLC ($3.6M), Ametek SCP Inc ($1.8M), Makai Ocean Engineering Inc ($1.5M) received the most DoD obligations for other communication and energy wire manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 65.4% of positive obligations, and Murray Benjamin Electric Company LLC alone held 23.9%. 42 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 335929 contracts ending soon?
3 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is N0010425CYB14 (Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc., $1.6M obligated), ending Dec 3, 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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