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 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, department OF THE AIR FORCE accounts for 20.3% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 358 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 2020–FY 2026 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$80.98B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $80.98B | 62,267 | 9,256 | −17.8% |
| FY 2025 | $98.46B | 105,377 | 12,735 | −1.5% |
| FY 2024 | $99.92B | 106,000 | 12,889 | +8.0% |
| FY 2023 | $92.50B | 106,664 | 12,755 | +17.4% |
| FY 2022 | $78.78B | 107,275 | 12,679 | −0.6% |
| FY 2021 | $79.27B | 105,570 | 12,943 | +1.7% |
| FY 2020 | $77.96B | 102,424 | 13,020 | — |
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 | $24.54B | 4.0% | 9,777 | 145 | 336413 | 1610 | |
| FA8609 | $20.89B | 3.4% | 764 | 45 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8634 | $19.66B | 3.2% | 1,664 | 14 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8075 | $19.01B | 3.1% | 24,469 | 52 | 541715 | AC32 | |
| FA8219 | $14.70B | 2.4% | 294 | 50 | 336414 | AC24 | |
| FA8682 | $14.03B | 2.3% | 1,724 | 23 | 336414 | 1425 | |
| FA8811 | $13.92B | 2.3% | 1,367 | 18 | 481212 | V126 | |
| FA8702 | $12.88B | 2.1% | 3,637 | 4 | 541990 | R425 | |
| FA8625 | $12.45B | 2.0% | 1,521 | 49 | 336411 | 1510 | |
| FA8615 | $11.87B | 2.0% | 1,423 | 48 | 336411 | 1510 |
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 | $126.03B | 21,560 | 287 | 20.7% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $74.39B | 80,363 | 4,634 | 12.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $52.85B | 52,167 | 1,188 | 8.7% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $44.68B | 3,521 | 75 | 7.4% |
| 336413 | OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $41.12B | 29,466 | 1,016 | 6.8% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $27.37B | 30,124 | 543 | 4.5% |
| 488190 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION | $16.11B | 10,396 | 228 | 2.6% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $15.47B | 13,960 | 525 | 2.5% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $14.91B | 42,364 | 1,284 | 2.5% |
| 332993 | AMMUNITION (EXCEPT SMALL ARMS) MANUFACTURING | $14.60B | 3,449 | 307 | 2.4% |
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 | $71.52B | 7,119 | 99 | 11.8% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $62.54B | 42,701 | 1,063 | 10.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $24.69B | 19,147 | 1,080 | 4.1% |
| AC24 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $21.91B | 789 | 24 | 3.6% |
| J015 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | $18.27B | 11,443 | 177 | 3.0% |
| AC32 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $17.30B | 24,342 | 2,598 | 2.8% |
| J016 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $16.19B | 12,587 | 408 | 2.7% |
| 1425 | GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEMS, COMPLETE | $15.06B | 1,715 | 18 | 2.5% |
| V126 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: SPACE TRANSPORTATION/LAUNCH | $13.52B | 1,311 | 21 | 2.2% |
| 1410 | GUIDED MISSILES | $11.46B | 739 | 19 | 1.9% |
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 | $28.11B | 4,293 | 4.6% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $25.41B | 798 | 4.2% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $25.38B | 8,905 | 4.2% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $16.49B | 3,163 | 2.7% | NAICS 336414 · PSC 1410 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $16.06B | 2,528 | 2.6% | NAICS 336414 · PSC 1425 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $14.38B | 2,568 | 2.4% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $13.72B | 65 | 2.3% | NAICS 336414 · PSC AC24 |
| UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $12.53B | 2,673 | 2.1% | NAICS 488190 · PSC J028 |
| L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | $10.17B | 3,035 | 1.7% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1510 |
| BOEING COMPANY, THE | $9.08B | 841 | 1.5% | NAICS 336411 · PSC R499 |
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 2.9%
Set-aside share 45.4%
Average action value $873.9K
Largest recorded action $3.88B
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did department OF THE AIR FORCE award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881526CB002 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Jul 1, 2026 | $7.85M | 541330 | R425 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8815 SUSTAINMENT SN SSC/PKL |
| FA852323C0005 | AMAX2, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $453.2K | 541611 | R799 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8523 AFMC/AFLCMC ESYC |
| FA667023C0001 | PEGASUS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $56.8K | 561210 | R706 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA6670 914 AW LGC |
| FA491124P0009 | ANIXTER MIDDLE EAST FZE | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 | 334210 | 7G21 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA4911 378 ECONS |
| FA821326FB006 | MAJOR TOOL & MACHINE INC | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 | 332993 | 1325 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK |
| FA703722C0006 | NAMAUU TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | -$2 | 541513 | M1BG | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA7037 AMIC DET 2 JBSA |
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
$607.88B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 695,577 contract actions and an average action value of $873.9K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 358 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.