Navy contracts: Department of the Navy
The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what Navy buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 1,821
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $119.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 14%
Open Navy contracts, due soonest
- Warehouse Support Services Recompete
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- FY27 SPECIAL PROJECT USNH YOKOSUKA ALTERATION, JAPAN
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- FY27 SPECIAL PROJECT USNH Yokosuka Alteration, CFAY Japan
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Cleaning of Sanitation Tanks
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Brand Name ASHCROFT PRESSURE GAGE, ASHCROFT MODEL 1279, PART NUMBER: 45-1279-SS-S-09-L-X6B-XMF-XT1-XC4-1500#
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- PNSY Diesel Generator Maintenance
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
What Navy is buying right now
NAICS codes on Navy's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 185 |
| 334412 | Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 105 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 98 |
| 332919 | Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 85 |
| 333998 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 60 |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 55 |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 52 |
| 334290 | Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 50 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 47 |
| 335931 | Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 47 |
Navy contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $135 billion |
| FY2025 | $176.6 billion |
| FY2026 | $119.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What Navy spends the most on
Industries with the most Navy contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $79.1 billion |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $74.5 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $66.8 billion |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $24.8 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $21.6 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $20 billion |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $19 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $17.7 billion |
Small business contracts at Navy
About 14% of Navy's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $11.6 billion
- 8(a): $3.5 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $556.7 million
- Women-owned: $325.9 million
- HUBZone: $114.8 million
Set-asides on Navy's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1,631
- Total small business set-aside: 164
- 8(a) set-aside: 12
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 8
- 8(a) sole source: 2
- Women-owned set-aside: 2
- LAS: 1
- Partial small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins Navy contracts
Companies with the most Navy contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $52 billion |
| Electric Boat Corporation | $40.8 billion |
| RTX Corporation | $13.8 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $13.1 billion |
| Huntington Ingalls Incorporated | $12.1 billion |
| Huntington Ingalls Inc | $11.6 billion |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $7.2 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $6.7 billion |
| Bath Iron Works Corporation | $6.6 billion |
| Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. | $6.5 billion |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where Navy's open work is
By place of performance, the most open Navy contracts are in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
- Maryland: 50 open
- Virginia: 33 open
- Pennsylvania: 31 open
- California: 23 open
- District of Columbia: 20 open
- New Jersey: 14 open
- Florida: 11 open
- Washington: 9 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find Navy contract opportunities?
The Department of the Navy posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 1,821 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does Navy spend on contracts?
The Department of the Navy obligated about $119.4 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 14% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are Navy's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most Navy contract dollars were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Electric Boat Corporation and RTX Corporation, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at Navy?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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