NAICS 334417: Electronic Connector Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing electronic connectors, such as coaxial, cylindrical, rack and panel, pin and sleeve, printed circuit, and fiber optic. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 334417 – Electronic Connector Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and assembly of precision electrical and electronic connectors used in mission-critical systems, including coaxial, rectangular, circular, and high-frequency RF connectors. These components enable reliable signal and power transmission in harsh environments, making them essential for defense avionics, communications equipment, satellite systems, and secure data infrastructure.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 334417.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 334417 – Electronic Connector Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and assembly of precision electrical and electronic connectors used in mission-critical systems, including coaxial, rectangular, circular, and high-frequency RF connectors. These components enable reliable signal and p...
NAICS 334417 – Electronic Connector Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and assembly of precision electrical and electronic connectors used in mission-critical systems, including coaxial, rectangular, circular, and high-frequency RF connectors. These components enable reliable signal and power transmission in harsh environments, making them essential for defense avionics, communications equipment, satellite systems, and secure data infrastructure. The manufacturing process involves advanced metallurgy, precision machining, and stringent quality controls to meet MIL-SPEC and aerospace standards. In government contracting, this NAICS supports the broader electronics supply chain by providing foundational interconnect solutions that ensure system integrity across platforms ranging from ground vehicles to naval command systems. Top contractors in this sector include REALITY TECHNOLOGY, INC., TIMEKEEPING SYSTEMS, INC., EVERSTONE INDUSTRIES LLC, and CALADWICH CONSULTING LLC, a mix of small businesses and specialized manufacturers with deep expertise in military-grade connector design and certification. Many operate as niche suppliers with AS9100 and ITAR compliance, often serving as tier-two or tier-three vendors to prime defense contractors. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, with demand driven by modernization programs in radar systems, unmanned systems, secure tactical communications, and next-generation electronic warfare platforms. The Department of State also procures connectors for diplomatic communications infrastructure and overseas security systems, reflecting broader geopolitical deployment needs. The competitive landscape is characterized by high technical barriers to entry, long qualification cycles, and reliance on certified supply chains. Opportunities exist for firms with established quality systems and experience in military environmental testing, particularly those capable of rapid prototyping and low-volume, high-reliability production. Demand remains steady due to system lifecycle extensions and the persistent need for component-level replacement and obsolescence management.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 334417 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 334417, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK CONNECTOR CORPORATION | $18.7M | 482 |
| MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS LLC | $14.2M | 8 |
| TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC | $9.6M | 44 |
| MARCH ELECTRONICS, INC. | $8.2M | 178 |
| AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | $8.1M | 172 |
| SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS CORP | $5.8M | 312 |
| TTI INC. | $4.9M | 132 |
| TRANSAERO, INC. | $3.0M | 12 |
| REV-CAP COMPANY, INC. | $2.4M | 67 |
| AERO-ELECTRIC CONNECTOR, INC. | $2.3M | 101 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 334417.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 334417, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 173,420 reported awards
Median Bidders
4
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
15%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
18%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
173,420
96% of 180,601 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
334417This Code Electronic Connector Manufacturing | Moderate Competition | 4 | 15% | 173,42096% of 180,601 | |
33441NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 33% | 682,23893% of 733,644 | |
3344Industry Group Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 33% | 682,23893% of 733,644 | |
334Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 50% | 2,655,79088% of 3,015,335 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 16,883,00469% of 24,369,785 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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