This guide covers the federal contracting landscape for Department of Defense — including top contractors, recent awards, and small business set-aside breakdowns based on 4,159,184 contract records.
Market Overview
Department of Defense is a federal agency whose mission drives demand for a range of contracted services, from professional and technical support to supplies and construction. We matched 4,159,184 contract awards tied to this agency with obligations in June 2025 – May 2026. The 20 largest of them obligated $75.9B between them, an average of $3.8B each — the largest awards set the market's shape, and the smaller task orders and set-aside awards that make up most of the count sit below them.
Top Contractors
| # | Vendor | Total Value | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $34.8B | 7 |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $8.8B | 2 |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.8B | 3 |
| 4 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, INC. | $6.9B | 2 |
| 5 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $6.5B | 2 |
| 6 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $5.9B | 2 |
| 7 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.1B | 1 |
| 8 | RTX CORPORATION | $2.2B | 1 |
Largest Awards in the Period
THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO AWARD LONG LEAD FUNDING FOR F-35A, F-35B, AND F-35C AIRCRAFT FOR U.S. SERVICES, NON-DOD PARTNERS, AND FMS CUSTOMERS
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $14.2B · Department of Defense · NAICS 336411
REVIEW AND DEVELOP CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION · $6.6B · Department of Defense · NAICS 541330
EXECUTE PHASED ARRAY TRACKING RADAR TO INTERCEPT ON TARGET (PATRIOT) ADVANCED CAPABILITY-3 (PAC-3) MISSILE PRODUCTION BY PROVIDING INCIDENTAL SERVICES, HARDWARE, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNICAL, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND MANUFACTURING EFFORTS.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $4.8B · Department of Defense · NAICS 336414
EXECUTE PHASED ARRAY TRACKING RADAR TO INTERCEPT ON TARGET (PATRIOT) ADVANCED CAPABILITY-3 (PAC-3) MISSILE PRODUCTION BY PROVIDING INCIDENTAL SERVICES, HARDWARE, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNICAL, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND MANUFACTURING EFFORTS.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $4.8B · Department of Defense · NAICS 336414
GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (GMLRS) AND LOW COST REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE ROCKET (LCRRPR) FY25 FULL RATE PRODUCTION LOT 21 DELIVERY.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $4.4B · Department of Defense · NAICS 336414
What This Means for Contractors
- Market leader: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION received the most value among the largest awards shown — review their awards on GovChime for subcontracting and teaming openings.
- Set-aside landscape: 0% of the largest awards shown had small business set-aside designations.
- Average of the largest awards: $3.8B — this market favors established primes with past performance.
- Next step: Filter opportunities by Department of Defense on GovChime to see current active solicitations.
Market Analysis
Lockheed Martin Corporation
The Boeing Company
Electric Boat Corporation
Trends & Opportunities
- Award Range: The largest award was $24.5B, while the smallest was $1.2B, showing a wide range of contract sizes. This suggests opportunities for both large and small businesses.
- Absence of Set-Asides: None of the rows shown had a set-aside type, indicating a focus on full and open competition. This means small businesses must compete directly with larger firms.
What to Watch
- Lockheed Martin Corporation: Monitor their ongoing contracts in aircraft manufacturing and guided missiles, as they represent significant spending areas.
- NAICS 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing: Keep an eye on this code, as it is a major focus for DoD contracts, with several large awards.
- Contract Obligations by September 30: Prepare for increased contract activity as the fiscal year end approaches, focusing on areas with high spending.
Find Opportunities
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Data sourced from FPDS/SAM.gov via GovChime. Updated September 18, 2026.