Expiring federal contracts: NAICS 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
At least 200 federal contracts under NAICS 334511 over $250,000 end by May 31, 2027, worth $9.1B so far, and more end later in the next 12 months. Most of this work will be bought again, so these are the recompetes to plan for now.
- Contracts ending
- 200+
- Combined value
- $9.1B
- Agencies
- 23
- Soonest ends
- Oct 11, 2026
Current contract holders are in the recompete radar, with a free account.
When they end
| Month | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 22 | $1.1B |
| Nov 2026 | 20 | $93.9M |
| Dec 2026 | 46 | $2.2B |
| Jan 2027 | 29 | $1B |
| Feb 2027 | 23 | $415M |
| Mar 2027 | 28 | $2.7B |
| Apr 2027 | 20 | $1.5B |
| May 2027 | 12 | $109M |
Which agencies
| Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 61 | $5.3B |
| Department of the Air Force | 39 | $1.7B |
| Missile Defense Agency | 1 | $1.4B |
| Department of the Army | 11 | $317M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 13 | $106M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 2 | $76.1M |
| Department of State | 4 | $64.7M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 6 | $63.3M |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 32 | $33.6M |
| Transportation Security Administration | 1 | $17.7M |
Where the work is
California (22), Florida (19), Maryland (19), Virginia (15), Texas (14), New Jersey (13), New York (12), Massachusetts (11), and 25 more.
Contracts ending soonest
| Ends | Work | Agency | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | — · MA | U.S. Geological Survey | $373K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Floating barge with fin antenna · WA | U.S. Geological Survey | $756K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nre, qualification, test&first article · FL | Department of the Navy | $121M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Ddg-51 engine controllers · FL | Department of the Navy | $41.8M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | — · OH | Department of the Air Force | $4.7M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | — · CA | U.S. Special Operations Command | $860K |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Or-25-02509 approval 08/27/2025. alaska fisheries science center's (afsc) midwater assessment and conservation engineering (mace) program… · WA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $271K |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8511481779!transmitter,positio · CA | Defense Logistics Agency | $636K |
| Oct 20, 2026 | — · OH | Department of the Air Force | $667K |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Point of service cooler · VA | Department of the Navy | $3.3M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Tb-37x first production unit · NY | Department of the Navy | $172M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Test procedures, tsn,&mtp · NJ | Department of the Navy | $18.2M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | This award is for repair and return (r&r) services in support of foreign military sales (fms) cases jo-b-ydo and jo-b-ybn for the country… · OH | Department of the Army | $7.4M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Rfo far 25.104 purchase 292 spare rotronic combination air temperature and relative humidity sensors. · NC | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $269K |
| Oct 30, 2026 | This award is to purchase statewide iowa engineering survey equipment, such as trimble t110 tablets, chargers, pole mounts, radio modules,… · MO | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | $986K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Global navigation satellite system simulator for the u.s. coast guard academy. · CT | U.S. Coast Guard | $1.9M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | F15, acat iii, identify friend or foe, retrofit of apx-114 and apx-119 · MD | Department of the Air Force | $76.1M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Global positioning system military users equipment miniature serial interface receiver card program with next generation application… · IA | Department of the Air Force | $360M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Global positioning system military users equipment miniature serial interface receiver card program with next generation application… · CA | Department of the Air Force | $264M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Acns · MA | Department of the Navy | $23M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Usn breakout box kits · MO | Department of the Navy | $579K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Comm otb | Defense Logistics Agency | $5M |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Case,afterbody torp · OH | Department of the Navy | $490K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Other direct costs: travel, other direct costs: relocation | Department of the Navy | $7.3M |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Purchase of dronebuster block 4s (quantity: 40) in support of acc/a4sa. · VA | Department of the Air Force | $2.2M |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Shipping and storag · NY | Department of the Navy | $588K |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Telemetry equipment · MA | U.S. Geological Survey | $646K |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Fms eda ph-p-sag comnav equipment purchase and installation · MD | U.S. Coast Guard | $1.5M |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Home on gps jam (hogj) · CA | Department of the Air Force | $27M |
| Nov 23, 2026 | 8511493308!receiver group · PA | Defense Logistics Agency | $438K |
| Nov 24, 2026 | The purpose of this award is to procure cerberus spot quadruped robots and accessories for office of firearms and tactical programs · CT | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $1.3M |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Case,afterbody torp · OH | Department of the Navy | $404K |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Dtacan · SC | Federal Acquisition Service | $4.2M |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Idecm organic depot support capability · NJ | Department of the Navy | $29.5M |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Com freq gen assy · MD | Defense Contract Management Agency | $1.2M |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Igf::ot::igf this contract is for ibex interstellar boundary explorer (ibex) support. this contract is a result of a pi transfer from… · NJ | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $12.1M |
| Nov 30, 2026 | C-130 electrical control panel/intercommunication set control c-6567/aic-25 nsn 1680-01-411-1338 lg · NY | Defense Logistics Agency | $914K |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Counter unmanned aerial systems (cuas) system upgrade, maintenance, and support. · NY | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $2.7M |
| Nov 30, 2026 | — · OR | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $367K |
| Nov 30, 2026 | One (1) complete portable uncrewed surface vessel (usv) surveying system to include the primary boat hull, electronics and communication… · CA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $259K |
| Nov 30, 2026 | — · OR | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $361K |
| Nov 30, 2026 | The 621 crg at joint base mcguire-dix-lakehurst (jb mdl) requires (9) compact, military-grade laser range finders to support weather… · NJ | Department of the Air Force | $605K |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Kyiv:radar systems for uas detection for npu sbgs vendor elsys tov uei hdu1s4d1w495 | Department of State | $9.9M |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Dla spares one time buy qty 20 each for ventilator air assembly · AL | Defense Logistics Agency | $835K |
| Dec 7, 2026 | 8510081283!detector,radio freq · MA | Defense Logistics Agency | $564K |
| Dec 8, 2026 | 8511319459!thermostat · MN | Defense Logistics Agency | $311K |
| Dec 9, 2026 | 8511630699!panel,control,elect · CA | Defense Logistics Agency | $365K |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Ship self-defense system (ssds) combat system engineering agent (csea). · NJ | Department of the Navy | $441M |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Module,pdf dwnc · PA | Department of the Navy | $909K |
| Dec 15, 2026 | — · MI | Department of the Army | $339K |
Showing the 50 ending soonest of 200+. Values are what has been obligated so far, not the contract ceiling. See who holds them in the recompete radar: a free account shows the first few, and Pro shows every one.
How to get ready
- Watch for sources sought notices from these agencies. Answering one is often how a small business gets a recompete set aside.
- Look up the past awards on USAspending.gov to see what the work cost. Our USAspending guide shows how.
- Make sure you count as small under 334511 with the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is a recompete?
When a federal contract's period of performance ends, the agency usually buys the same work again, often through a new solicitation. That new competition is a recompete. Agencies often post sources sought notices or draft solicitations months before the current contract ends.
How early should I prepare for a recompete?
Six to twelve months ahead is common. Learn what the agency buys, watch SAM.gov for sources sought notices and industry days, and introduce your business to the contracting office and its small business specialist before the solicitation is out.
Where does this data come from?
USAspending.gov's award data: definitive contracts and purchase orders under NAICS 334511 worth at least $250,000, with activity in the last 18 months and a current end date by May 31, 2027. End dates can move when options are exercised or contracts are extended.