This guide covers the federal contracting landscape for NAICS Industry Snapshot — including top contractors, recent awards, and small business set-aside breakdowns based on 56,977,406 contract records.
About This Industry
NAICS code NAICS Industry Snapshot — NAICS Industry Snapshot — covers businesses providing specialized products and services that are actively procured by the federal government year-round. Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services are among the primary buyers in this sector. This industry recorded 56,977,406 contract actions in our database with a combined obligated value of $504.9B, making it one of the most active federal procurement category. Understanding buyer patterns, common contract vehicles, and set-aside utilization in this NAICS code is essential for contractors looking to compete effectively.
Market Overview
Our database contains 56,977,406 contract records tied to this industry, representing a combined obligated value of $504.9B. The average award size across recent activity is $25.2B, reflecting the mix of large prime contracts and smaller task orders that make up this market. Opportunities range from small-business set-aside awards to full-and-open competitions, with both recurring service contracts and one-time procurement actions represented in the data below.
Top Contractors
| # | Vendor | Total Value | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $54.4B | 3 |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $48.3B | 3 |
| 3 | SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES | $48.1B | 1 |
| 4 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $40.4B | 1 |
| 5 | NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC | $39.1B | 1 |
| 6 | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE | $35.3B | 1 |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY | $34.0B | 1 |
| 8 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $32.2B | 1 |
| 9 | TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $31.7B | 1 |
| 10 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $24.6B | 1 |
Recent Major Awards
Contract Award
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES · $48.1B · Department of Energy · NAICS 561210
Contract Award
UT-BATTELLE LLC · $40.4B · Department of Energy · NAICS 561210
Contract Award
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC · $39.1B · Department of Energy · NAICS 561210
Contract Award
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE · $35.3B · Department of Energy · NAICS 541710
Contract Award
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY · $34.0B · Department of Defense · NAICS 336411
Set-Aside Breakdown
- NO SET ASIDE USED. — 15 awards (75.0%)
Common contract vehicles in this sector: GSA Schedule, OASIS+, SEWP VI, agency-specific BPAs and IDIQs. Check vehicle eligibility before pursuing opportunities.
What This Means for Contractors
- Market leader: SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES holds the top position — study their contract vehicles and teaming partners to identify subcontracting opportunities.
- Set-aside landscape: 75% of recent awards had small business set-aside designations — a strong signal for SB-eligible firms.
- Average award size: $25.2B — this market favors established primes with past performance.
- Next step: Filter opportunities by NAICS Industry Snapshot on GovChime to see current active solicitations.
- Contract vehicles: GSA Schedule, OASIS+, SEWP VI, and agency-specific BPAs and IDIQs are commonly used in this sector — confirm vehicle eligibility and on-ramp windows before investing in a pursuit.
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Data sourced from FPDS/SAM.gov via GovChime. Updated April 7, 2026.