What does Department Of The Navy do?

The United States Navy focuses on maintaining maritime superiority through the integration of advanced electronic warfare, naval architecture, and technical research and development. Strategic priorities include the modernization of electronic attack capabilities, specifically stand-off jamming and passive decoy countermeasures, alongside the sustainment of auxiliary ship fleets. The agency also prioritizes the operational readiness of medical support vessels, emphasizing the maintenance and calibration of specialized hematology and diagnostic laboratory equipment. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward high-technology services, specifically computer systems design, custom software programming, and physical science research and development. The agency frequently procures technical and management support services, engineering consultancy, and specialized instrument manufacturing for measuring and controlling industrial processes. Contract vehicles include a mix of special notices for rapid capabilities, presolicitations for maintenance, and subcontracts for technical support. The agency targets a broad range of NAICS categories, with a primary focus on professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as precision instrument manufacturing. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, including 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designations, indicating a commitment to diversifying the industrial base. Operating as a major component of the Department of Defense, the agency manages a complex organizational structure that spans ship building, electronic systems integration, and medical logistics. Its procurement scope ranges from large-scale naval shipbuilding and repair to highly specialized laboratory services and professional management development training.

How do I find contracts from Department Of The Navy?

You can find contracts from Department Of The Navy on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does Department Of The Navy spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Department Of The Navy has obligated $47,509,851,615 across 1,711 contract awards to 1,381 contractors. The agency currently has 4,522 active contract opportunities.

What contracts does Department Of The Navy award?

Department Of The Navy has awarded 1,711 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $47,509,851,615 in obligations across 1,381 contractors. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department Of The Navy?

To do business with Department Of The Navy, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

What is Department Of The Navy's annual contract spend?

Department Of The Navy has obligated $47,509,851,615 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 1,711 contract actions to 1,381 unique contractors. The agency currently has 4,522 active contract opportunities.

Who are the top contractors for Department Of The Navy?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department Of The Navy in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Department Of The Navy use?

Department Of The Navy uses 10 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBIR/STTR mandate, < 500 employees), Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), 8(a) Sole Source, and 8a Competed. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Department Of The Navy?

Department Of The Navy has 1401 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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Department Of The Navy

Part of Department Of Defense

The United States Navy focuses on maintaining maritime superiority through the integration of advanced electronic warfare, naval architecture, and technical research and development. Strategic priorities include the modernization of electronic attack capabilities, specifically stand-off jamming and passive decoy countermeasures, alongside the sustainment of auxiliary ship fleets.

Department Of The Navy is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department Of The Navy has obligated $47,509,851,615, issued 1,711 awards, and worked with 1,381 contractors. It currently has 4,522 open contract opportunities.

4.5K

Active Contracts

$47.5B

Total Obligations (12mo)

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department Of The Navy and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/21/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

28% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 134 posts

Posts of Department Of The Navy

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Apr 2026	PAS	EX-II	--	ARLINGTON, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	--	PAS	EX-IV	--	ARLINGTON, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	--	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	May 2026	CA	ES	--	NORFOLK, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Mar 2026	CA	ES	--	ARLINGTON, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Apr 2025	CA	ES	--	ARLINGTON, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Apr 2025	CA	ES	--	PENTAGON, ARLINGTON, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Apr 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Dec 2025	CA	ES	--	NORFOLK, VA
Department Of The Navy	--	Vacant	Sep 2025	CA	ES	--	ARLINGTON, VA

Top Department Of The Navy Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
AYKO GROUP LLC	$18.4M	7
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC	$5.6M	2
L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	$5.6M	3
ALVAREZ LLC	$4.9M	1
VSE CORPORATION	$2.8M	2
VALKYRIE ENTERPRISES LLC	$937K	1
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS	$905K	4
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	$334K	3
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES	$317K	2
FALKEN INDUSTRIES LLC	$191K	1