NAICS 336411: Aircraft Manufacturing
Aircraft Manufacturing is NAICS code 336411. A business is small under it with 1,500 employees or fewer. 23 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,500 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 23
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $61.2 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 3%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,476
Open federal contracts for aircraft manufacturing
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- COVER,ACCESS
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- FILLER VALVE,AIRCRA
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- COVER,ACCESS
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- HH-60W Degraded Visual Environment System(DVES) - FA8552-26-R-B001
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- U.S. Coast Guard Multi-Mission Rotary Aircraft Purchase
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- GASKET
Due in 6 daysOct 10, 2026
What NAICS 336411 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 336411:
- Aircraft conversions (i.e., major modifications to system)
- Aircraft overhauling
- Aircraft rebuilding (i.e., restoration to original design specifications)
- Autogiros manufacturing
- Blimps (i.e., aircraft) manufacturing
- Developing and producing prototypes for aircraft
- Gliders (i.e., aircraft) manufacturing
- Hang gliders manufacturing
- Helicopters manufacturing
- Target drones, aircraft, manufacturing
- Ultra light aircraft manufacturing
- Unmanned and robotic aircraft manufacturing
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 336411
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 336411, your business must have 1,500 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys aircraft manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 336411 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $74.5 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $57 billion |
| Department of the Army | $15.7 billion |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $1.3 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $923.2 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $608 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $313.4 million |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $271.7 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (28), Department of Homeland Security (4), Department of the Interior (1) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1).
Set-asides on open 336411 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 26
- Total small business set-aside: 5
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 2
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
1,476 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 336411, most of them in California (187), Florida (184), Texas (133), Virginia (115) and Alabama (66). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 336411 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $44.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $61.2 billion |
| FY2026 | $45.6 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 336411?
336411 is the 2022 NAICS code for Aircraft Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as aircraft conversions (i.e., major modifications to system), aircraft overhauling, aircraft rebuilding (i.e., restoration to original design specifications) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 336411?
1,500 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for aircraft manufacturing?
Yes. 23 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 336411 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $61.2 billion under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 336411 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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