NAICS 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment.
1,350 employeesSBA size standard
20open contracts now
359posted in the last 12 months
3345Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing global positioning system (GPS) equipment are classified in Industry 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aircraft engine instruments and meteorological systems and equipment are classified in U.S. Industry 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 334511 if it has no more than 1,350 employees (averaged over the last 24 months, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 334511 solicitations in the last two years:
Department of Defense · 370 solicitations
Justice · 14 solicitations
Interior · 12 solicitations
Commerce · 9 solicitations
Homeland Security · 4 solicitations
International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico · 3 solicitations
12--ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-MECHA · Department of Defense · posted September 28, 2026
65--CONCENTRATOR,OXYGEN · Department of Defense · posted September 27, 2026
66--CELL assembly,carbo · Department of Defense · posted September 27, 2026
Norbit Multibeam Echo Equipment and Accessories · Department of Defense · Hawaii · posted September 27, 2026
Housing assembly,se · Department of Defense · posted September 25, 2026
C-UAS System & Peripherals · Department of Defense · New Jersey · posted September 24, 2026
66--INDICATOR,HEADING,GYRO · Department of Defense · posted September 24, 2026
Axon Sky Hero Products and Accessories **Brand Name Only · Justice · Georgia · posted September 24, 2026
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NAICS 334511 is Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 334511?
The size standard for NAICS 334511 is 1,350 employees. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing?
Yes. 20 government contracts are open under NAICS 334511 right now, and 359 were posted in the last 12 months.
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