Top State Department search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of State obligated $52.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 334511, up 17.6% from $44.4M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of State. 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 State Department 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 | Echodyne Corp | $26.9M | $35.3M | 51.5% | — |
| 2 | Rada Technologies LLC | $24.7M | $9.0M | 47.3% | — |
| 3 | Laser Shot, Inc. | $195K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 4 | Medinask LLC | $172K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 5 | ZLC Solutions LLC | $172K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 6 | Metocean Telematics Limited | $70K | $46K | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | LB Technology Inc | $31K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Rada Technologies LLC$9.0M → $24.7M (+$15.7M) · now #2
- Laser Shot, Inc.$0 → $195K (+$195K) · now #3
- Medinask LLC$0 → $172K (+$172K) · now #4
Largest declines
- Echodyne Corp$35.3M → $26.9M (−$8.4M) · now #1
- Oclc B.V.$50K → $0 (−$50K) · no latest-period obligations
- Key-Tech Sales & Services, LLC$20K → $0 (−$20K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Shot, Inc. | Aug 20, 2026 | $195K |
| Medinask LLC | Sep 4, 2026 | $172K |
| ZLC Solutions LLC | Sep 28, 2026 | $172K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of State, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of State | $52.2M | $44.4M | Up $7.8M (17.6%) |
| International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico | $31K | $0 | New |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19GE5023P0063 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees KYIV:RADAR SYSTEMS FOR UAS DETECTION FOR NPU SBGS VENDOR ELSYS TOV UEI HDU1S4D1W495 | $9.9M | Dec 1, 2026 |
| 19AQMM26C0301 | Rada Technologies LLC INL RADARS, SPARE PARTS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND TRAINING. | $24.7M | Mar 4, 2027 |
| 19AQMM26C0298 | Echodyne Corp INL KYIV RADAR SYSTEMS, SPARE PARTS, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. | $26.9M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 191NLE22P0038 | Leidos, Inc. MOBILE SCANNER VACIS M6500 | $3.2M | May 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top State Department contractors for NAICS 334511?
In the latest 12 months, Echodyne Corp ($26.9M), Rada Technologies LLC ($24.7M), Laser Shot, Inc. ($195K) received the most State Department obligations for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Echodyne Corp alone held 51.5%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large State Department NAICS 334511 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 19GE5023P0063 (Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, $9.9M obligated), ending Dec 1, 2026. 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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