Subcontracting opportunities: NAICS 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
182 prime contractors held small business subcontracting plans on 842 federal search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts (NAICS 334511) in FY2022–FY2024, worth $12.9B including options. Only primes that aren't small businesses need these plans, and each one sets goals for work the prime gives to small businesses, so these are the companies looking for small subcontractors in this industry.
- Primes with plans
- 182
- Plan contracts
- 842
- Agencies
- 12
- Total value
- $12.9B
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Primes with subcontracting plans in 334511
Most plan contracts first.
| Prime contractor | Plan contracts | Value | Main agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.Rockville, MD | 45 | $265M | Department of the Air Force |
| Honeywell International Inc.Clearwater, FL | 45 | $224M | Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Army+2 more |
| Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems Inc.Braintree, MA | 33 | $180M | Department of the Navy |
| The Boeing CompanyMesa, AZ | 32 | $494M | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Laurel Technologies PartnershipJohnstown, PA · part of Leonardo Spa | 32 | $264M | Department of the Navy |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationWoodland Hills, CA | 29 | $243M | Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy+1 more |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationRolling Meadows, IL | 25 | $863M | Department of the Army, Department of the Navy |
| Sierra Nevada CorporationSparks, NV | 17 | $153M | Department of the Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) |
| L3 Technologies, Inc.Londonderry, NH · part of L3HARRIS Technologies Inc. | 17 | $39.4M | Department of the Navy, Department of the Army+1 more |
| DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLCMelbourne, FL · part of Leonardo Spa | 15 | $206M | Department of the Army, Department of the Navy+1 more |
| DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.Bridgeton, MO · part of Leonardo Spa | 15 | $167M | Department of the Army |
| Lockheed Martin CorporationLiverpool, NY | 14 | $583M | Department of the Navy |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Clifton, NJ | 13 | $116M | Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy+1 more |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationLinthicum Heights, MD | 12 | $684M | Department of the Navy |
| Leidos, Inc.Reston, VA | 11 | $265M | Department of the Army, Department of the Navy+1 more |
| Symetrics Industries, LLCMelbourne, FL | 11 | $33.1M | Department of the Air Force |
| Science Applications International CorporationReston, VA | 10 | $1.1B | Department of the Navy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationCharlottesville, VA | 10 | $357M | Department of the Navy |
| Rockwell Collins, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA | 10 | $264M | Department of the Army, Department of the Navy |
| Collins Elbit Vision Systems, LLCFort Worth, TX · part of Rockwell Collins-Esa Vision Systems Limited Liability Compan | 10 | $122M | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationWarner Robins, GA | 10 | $48.3M | Department of the Air Force |
| ErapscoColumbia City, IN | 9 | $606M | Department of the Navy |
| Teledyne Flir Surveillance, Inc.North Billerica, MA | 9 | $32.6M | Department of the Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)+1 more |
| Msa Safety Sales, LLCCranberry Township, PA | 9 | $16.1M | Department of the Navy |
| Micro Systems, Inc.Fort Walton Beach, FL · part of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. | 9 | $14.7M | Department of the Army, Department of the Navy |
| Raytheon CompanyEl Segundo, CA · part of Raytheon Technologies Corporation | 8 | $237M | Department of the Air Force |
| Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationLinthicum Heights, MD | 8 | $160M | Department of the Navy, Department of the Army |
| Teledyne Flir Unmanned Ground Systems, IncChelmsford, MA · part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | 8 | $85.8M | Department of the Army |
| Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.Huntsville, AL · part of Teledyne Technologies Inc | 8 | $15M | Department of the Navy |
| The Boeing CompanySaint Louis, MO | 7 | $284M | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Argon ST, Inc.Fairfax, VA · part of The Boeing Company | 7 | $67.7M | Department of the Navy |
| Georgia Tech Applied Research CorporationAtlanta, GA · part of Georgia Tech Research Corporation | 7 | $24.4M | Department of the Air Force |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Palm Bay, FL | 6 | $85.6M | Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force |
| Hexagon US Federal, Inc.Huntsville, AL · part of Intergraph Corporation | 6 | $49.1M | Department of the Navy |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Rochester, NY | 6 | $21.2M | Department of the Air Force |
| HII Unmanned Systems, Inc.Pocasset, MA · part of Hydroid Inc. | 6 | $19.5M | Department of the Navy |
| Elbitamerica, Inc.Fort Worth, TX · part of Elbit Systems LTD. | 6 | $16M | Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Army+1 more |
| Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLCRancho Cordova, CA · part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | 6 | $10.4M | Department of the Air Force |
| Honeywell International Inc.Phoenix, AZ | 6 | $9.4M | Department of the Air Force |
| L3HARRIS Maritime Services IncNorfolk, VA · part of L3HARRIS Technologies Inc. | 6 | $9.4M | Department of the Navy |
| Progeny Systems, LLCManassas, VA | 5 | $448M | Department of the Navy |
| Leidos, Inc.Ridgecrest, CA · part of Leidos Holdings Inc. | 5 | $77M | Department of the Navy |
| Goodrich CorporationWestford, MA · part of Raytheon Technologies Corporation | 5 | $71.3M | Department of the Air Force |
| Rockwell Collins, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA | 5 | $28.3M | Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Coast Guard+1 more |
| Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions Inc.Lansdale, PA | 5 | $26.4M | Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.Amityville, NY | 5 | $22M | U.S. Coast Guard, Defense Logistics Agency |
| Moog IncOrlando, FL | 5 | $17.5M | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Foster-Miller, IncWaltham, MA · part of Qinetiq Group PLC | 5 | $14.8M | Department of the Army |
| L3HARRIS Aviation Products,IncGrand Rapids, MI · part of L3HARRIS Technologies Inc. | 5 | $12.9M | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Flir Surveillance, Inc.Wilsonville, OR · part of Teledyne Flir Surveillance Inc. | 5 | $12.3M | Department of the Army |
Showing the first 50 of 182 primes.
Which agencies
| Agency | Plan contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 349 | $7.6B |
| Department of the Air Force | 188 | $2.1B |
| Department of the Army | 150 | $1.9B |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 106 | $1.1B |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 15 | $47.1M |
| U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) | 11 | $23.2M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 10 | $46M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 5 | $20.1M |
| Transportation Security Administration | 4 | $19.9M |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 2 | $114M |
Where the work is
Florida (146), California (81), Massachusetts (68), Virginia (63), Arizona (56), New York (48), Pennsylvania (48), Maryland (37), Georgia (26), Illinois (26), and 26 more.
How to win subcontracts with these primes
- Register in the prime's supplier portal. Most large primes have one, usually under “supplier diversity” or “small business programs” on their website. Buyers search it when they need a subcontractor, so list your NAICS codes, certifications and past work.
- Contact the small business liaison officer. Every prime with a plan names someone to run it. Find them through the supplier portal, or for defense primes in DoD's prime contractor directory. Send a one-page capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support.
- Watch SBA's SubNet. Primes post subcontracting solicitations and sources sought notices on SubNet.
- Be easy to vet. Keep your SAM.gov registration active and check that you count as small under 334511's size standard. Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB count toward the prime's goals, which makes you more valuable to them.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators introduce small businesses to primes and run matchmaking events. Our guide to becoming a government subcontractor covers the rest.
More on 334511: open contracts and top small-business winners and contracts ending in the next 12 months. Primes also post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's SubNet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small business subcontracting plan?
Under FAR 19.702, a large business that wins a federal contract over $900,000 ($2 million for construction) with subcontracting possibilities must agree to a plan with goals for subcontracting to small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The prime reports its progress twice a year in eSRS. Contracts awarded before October 2025 used the older $750,000 and $1.5 million thresholds.
How do I become a subcontractor to these 334511 primes?
Register in the prime's supplier portal (most large primes have one, often called supplier diversity or small business programs), keep your SAM.gov registration active, and send the prime's small business liaison officer a capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support. Primes need small subcontractors to meet their plan goals, so being easy to find and easy to vet matters.
Where does this data come from?
Primes and their plan contracts come from SBA's Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with Subcontracting Plans for FY2022–FY2024, which is drawn from FPDS. Recent subcontracts come from the subaward reports primes file on USAspending.gov (most subcontracts over $30,000 on prime contracts over $750,000 must be reported). A subcontractor is shown as a small business when it has an active SAM.gov registration as small under at least one NAICS code, or an SBA certification.
Source: SBA's directory of prime contractors with subcontracting plans (FY2022–FY2024, from FPDS) and USAspending.gov subaward reports. Contact names are never shown. Values are base plus all options, not what has been paid.