Aerospace & Defense Government Contracts
Defense hardware and mission support procurements carry the heaviest compliance load in government: security, quality systems, and configuration control are prerequisites, not differentiators.
Top buyers
- Department of Defense
- Air Force
- Navy
- NASA
Common NAICS codes
- 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment
- 541715 — R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- 334511 — Search, Detection, and Navigation Instruments
Typical award size
$1M SBIR-scale efforts to production programs above $100M
What evaluators weigh
- Technical maturity and TRL evidence
- Quality management system (AS9100)
- Supply chain and ITAR compliance
- Cost realism
Where bids go wrong
Maturity claims require evidence
Technology readiness assertions must be backed by test data, not roadmaps.
Export control shapes the team
ITAR and EAR obligations constrain personnel and suppliers; resolve them before proposing a team.
FAQ
Which agencies buy aerospace & defense services?
The most active buyers include Department of Defense, Air Force, Navy, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.
What NAICS codes apply to aerospace & defense?
Start with 336413, 541715, 334511. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.
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