01 / Contracting Agency Profile
department OF THE AIR FORCE Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 5700
department OF THE AIR FORCE is a federal contracting agency within DEPT OF DEFENSE. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
department OF THE AIR FORCE contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, department OF THE AIR FORCE accounts for 20.1% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 356 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
department OF THE AIR FORCE contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$98.40B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $98.40B | 105,366 | 12,734 | −1.5% |
| FY 2024 | $99.90B | 106,000 | 12,890 | +8.0% |
| FY 2023 | $92.49B | 106,658 | 12,754 | +17.4% |
| FY 2022 | $78.78B | 107,275 | 12,679 | −0.6% |
| FY 2021 | $79.27B | 105,567 | 12,943 | +1.7% |
| FY 2020 | $77.96B | 102,424 | 13,020 | +2.7% |
| FY 2019 | $75.92B | 97,576 | 12,786 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through department OF THE AIR FORCE?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
| Contracting office | Code | Obligations | Agency share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8620 | $28.26B | 4.7% | 11,053 | 156 | 336411 | 1550 | |
| FA8609 | $19.31B | 3.2% | 662 | 36 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8075 | $18.90B | 3.1% | 24,755 | 62 | 541715 | AC32 | |
| FA8634 | $18.51B | 3.1% | 1,558 | 15 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8625 | $13.79B | 2.3% | 1,715 | 51 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8811 | $13.59B | 2.3% | 1,299 | 18 | 481212 | V126 | |
| FA8615 | $12.97B | 2.2% | 1,473 | 55 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8682 | $12.91B | 2.1% | 1,742 | 23 | 336414 | 1425 | |
| FA8702 | $12.69B | 2.1% | 3,789 | 4 | 541712 | AC61 | |
| FA8219 | $12.04B | 2.0% | 329 | 69 | 336414 | AC24 |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most department OF THE AIR FORCE contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $126.37B | 22,412 | 275 | 21.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $70.06B | 76,276 | 4,716 | 11.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $53.53B | 54,820 | 1,216 | 8.9% |
| 336413 | OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $40.19B | 30,549 | 1,081 | 6.7% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $38.42B | 3,722 | 64 | 6.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $31.86B | 39,033 | 705 | 5.3% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $17.02B | 14,855 | 571 | 2.8% |
| 488190 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION | $16.59B | 10,443 | 225 | 2.8% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $15.34B | 43,729 | 1,352 | 2.5% |
| 332993 | AMMUNITION (EXCEPT SMALL ARMS) MANUFACTURING | $13.62B | 3,354 | 311 | 2.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does department OF THE AIR FORCE buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 | AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING | $70.08B | 7,555 | 102 | 11.6% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $61.62B | 44,320 | 1,072 | 10.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $23.79B | 19,529 | 1,127 | 3.9% |
| AC24 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $19.21B | 779 | 24 | 3.2% |
| J015 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | $18.40B | 11,636 | 182 | 3.1% |
| J016 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $16.17B | 12,575 | 409 | 2.7% |
| AC32 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $14.65B | 20,952 | 2,464 | 2.4% |
| 1425 | GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEMS, COMPLETE | $13.28B | 1,718 | 17 | 2.2% |
| V126 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: SPACE TRANSPORTATION/LAUNCH | $13.23B | 1,229 | 20 | 2.2% |
| J028 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ENGINES, TURBINES, AND COMPONENTS | $10.64B | 2,743 | 105 | 1.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most department OF THE AIR FORCE obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOEING COMPANY, THE | $26.79B | 4,280 | 4.4% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $26.33B | 9,150 | 4.4% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $23.60B | 857 | 3.9% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $15.51B | 2,794 | 2.6% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $14.86B | 2,567 | 2.5% | NAICS 336414 · PSC 1425 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $13.77B | 3,183 | 2.3% | NAICS 336414 · PSC 1410 |
| UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $12.36B | 2,775 | 2.1% | NAICS 488190 · PSC J028 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $10.86B | 58 | 1.8% | NAICS 336414 · PSC AC24 |
| L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | $10.79B | 3,168 | 1.8% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.04B | 765 | 1.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC24 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does department OF THE AIR FORCE award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 91.1%
Small-business share 3.0%
Set-aside share 46.4%
Average action value $824.7K
Largest recorded action $3.88B
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did department OF THE AIR FORCE award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA445225F0061 | INTECON LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $998.5K | 541715 | R408 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA4452 763 ESS |
| FA500025F0146 | HARRIS CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $44.3K | 541330 | DG11 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA5000 673 CONS LGC |
| FA825025P0052 | POTOMAC ELECTRIC CORP | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 811210 | J059 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8250 AFSC PZAAA |
| FA865125PB015 | CONCURRENT REAL-TIME, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $77.7K | 334111 | 7E20 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8651 AFRL RAZ |
| FA865923FB006 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $14.5K | 332993 | 1410 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8659 AFLCMC EBI |
| FA568224F0070 | BATTISTELLA SPA | Sep 30, 2025 | $143.5K | 236220 | Z1FB | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA5682 31 CONS (UNIT 6102) |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether department OF THE AIR FORCE represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$602.72B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 730,866 contract actions and an average action value of $824.7K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 356 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 91.1% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 336411 and PSC 1510. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.