Mission sector
Aerospace, Aviation & Autonomous Systems
Fixed-wing, rotary-wing and uncrewed aircraft: airframes, propulsion, avionics, counter-UAS and depot maintenance. 18,392 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 18,392
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 13,444
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 1,261
- StatesWith at least one company
- 55
What primes look for
Tier-1 aerospace primes source machine shops and avionics firms holding AS9100D, NADCAP and ITAR registration, with National Stock Number (NSN) past performance.
- AS9100D (search Aerospace & UAS companies with it)
- ITAR registered (search Aerospace & UAS companies with it)
- NADCAP· Ask the company
- CMMC Level 2 (search Aerospace & UAS companies with it)
Linked requirements open the directory filtered to this sector. Credentials are self-attested unless marked verified on a profile.
What it covers
- Airframe structures and composites
- Propulsion and turbine engines
- Avionics and flight controls
- Group 1-5 UAS and counter-UAS
- Depot-level maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
Main buyers
- NAVAIR
- Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)
- Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM)
- FAA
Companies in Aerospace & UAS
Claimed profiles first by membership level, then verified credentials and federal obligations over the last 36 months. Use the directory for every filter: CMMC, blind SPRS brackets, vehicles, set-asides and more.
Showing 221–240 of 18,392 companies
CHESAPEAKE, VANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessANC$342.2M obligatedHYATTSVILLE, MDNAICS 611519 · Other Technical and Trade Schools
Small businessHUBZone$338.9M obligatedTROY, MINAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
$333.5M obligatedLAWRENCEVILLE, GANAICS 423860 · Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$332.3M obligatedBETHESDA, MDNAICS 336419 · Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Small business$331.8M obligatedSAINT LOUIS, MONAICS 336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
$329.8M obligatedFAIRFAX, VANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$329.2M obligatedRESTON, VANAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
$329.2M obligatedTAMPA, FLNAICS 333310 · Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Small business$328.8M obligatedANCHORAGE, AKNAICS 517111 · Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Small businessSDB8(a)$328.7M obligatedERIE, PANAICS 513210 · Software Publishers
Small business$326.5M obligatedHERNDON, VANAICS 488190 · Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Small businessANCTribally owned$323.7M obligatedRESTON, VANAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
$320.7M obligatedFREDERICK, MDNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessWOSB$319.8M obligatedMADISON, ALNAICS 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
$319M obligatedTORRANCE, CANAICS 334111 · Electronic Computer Manufacturing
$317.2M obligatedLOUISVILLE, KYNAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessWOSB$315.2M obligatedHUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 488190 · Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Small businessSDB8(a)$310.8M obligatedGERMANTOWN, MDNAICS 334118 · Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
$306.5M obligatedVIENNA, VANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$306.1M obligated
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing7,204
- 541330Engineering Services5,899
- 334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing5,825
- 488190Other Support Activities for Air Transportation4,866
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)4,866
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services3,777
- 336411Aircraft Manufacturing3,699
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3,535
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services3,440
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services3,422
How companies are placed here
A company belongs to this sector when any NAICS code or product and service code (PSC) on its SAM.gov registration starts with one of the codes below. A company can belong to several sectors; its main sector follows its primary NAICS.
NAICS codes
- 336411
- 336412
- 336413
- 488190
- 334511
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 15*AEROSPACE CRAFT AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- 16*AEROSPACE CRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
- 2810GASOLINE RECIPROCATING ENGINES, AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVER; AND COMPONENTS
- 2840GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES, AIRCRAFT, PRIME MOVING; AND COMPONENTS
- J015MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- J016MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
- J028MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ENGINES, TURBINES, AND COMPONENTS
- K015MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- K016MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
* covers every code that starts with these characters. PSC names from the Acquisition.gov PSC Manual (opens in a new tab) (April 2025 edition).