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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Manufacturing

NAICS 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Across 259 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the, Agriculture, Department of. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 259 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Manufacturing

Typical award value

$46K to $136K

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 334511

Dept of DefenseInterior, Department of theAgriculture, Department ofHomeland Security, Department ofJustice, Department of

These buyers award search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 334511

No Set aside usedTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideWomen-Owned Small Business

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 334511 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 334511

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 334511?

The agencies that most frequently post search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing solicitations under NAICS 334511 include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the, Agriculture, Department of, Homeland Security, Department of, Justice, Department of. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 334511 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 334511 commonly use No Set aside used, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, Women-Owned Small Business. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 334511?

Federal awards under NAICS 334511 typically range $46K to $136K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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