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NAICS Code· 334515

NAICS 334515: Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments for measuring and testing the characteristics of electricity and electrical signals. Examples of products made by these establishments are circuit and continuity testers, voltmeters, ohm meters, wattmeters, multimeters, and semiconductor test equipment. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instruments used to measure, monitor, and analyze electrical parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, impedance, signal integrity, and electromagnetic interference. These devices include oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and specialized test fixtures critical for validating performance in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure systems.

107
Active Contracts
$526.4M
Total Obligations (12mo)
5.7K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
526
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+2.7%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 334515.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instruments used to measure, monitor, and analyze electrical parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, impedance, signal integri...

NAICS 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instruments used to measure, monitor, and analyze electrical parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, impedance, signal integrity, and electromagnetic interference. These devices include oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and specialized test fixtures critical for validating performance in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure systems. In government contracting, this sector supports mission-critical R&D, quality assurance, and field maintenance operations where reliable electrical signal characterization is essential for system interoperability and compliance with military and federal standards. Top contractors in this space include QRC, LLC, EG&R ENGINEERING PC, LOGISTICO LLC, AKHG CORPORATION, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., and STARWIN INDUSTRIES, LLC, a mix of small businesses and mid-tier firms with deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems, calibration services, and ruggedized test instrumentation. Many specialize in custom solutions tailored to DoD specifications, often leveraging ITAR-compliant manufacturing and rapid prototyping capabilities to meet urgent operational needs. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, with demand driven by programs involving electronic warfare, radar systems, avionics testing, submarine and shipboard communication networks, and unmanned system validation. Procurement is heavily focused on maintaining test infrastructure across military labs, depots, and forward-deployed units, with recurring requirements for calibration, repair, and upgrade of legacy and next-generation test equipment. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche specialization and technical differentiation, with opportunities for contractors offering ruggedized, field-deployable instruments, firmware integration, and compliance with MIL-STD and IEEE standards. Growing emphasis on electronic system resilience and electromagnetic compatibility ensures sustained demand, particularly for small businesses capable of agile development and rapid response to evolving military test requirements.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 334515, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 334515.

Department Of Defense1,054 awards$217.3M
FA8579 Software Sprt Afsc Pzim4 awards$140.0M
FA8571 Maintenance Contracting Afsc Pzim8 awards$43.4M
General Services Administration4,363 awards$26.0M
W6QK Acc-Pica1 award$25.5M
Naval Surface Warfare Center1 award$19.3M
Department Of Transportation22 awards$10.9M
FA2263 Aflcmc Romk Afmetcal1 award$4.6M
Department Of Defense (dod)29 awards$3.9M
National Aeronautics And Space Administration34 awards$3.8M

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 334515, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 80,197 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

58%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

3%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

92% of 87,141 total awards

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
334515This Code
Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
Usually Single-Bid158%
80,19792% of 87,141
33451NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid162%
893,05588% of 1,013,156
3345Industry Group
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid162%
893,05588% of 1,013,156
334Subsector
Fewer Bidders250%
2,652,52488% of 3,011,428
33Sector
Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders244%
16,852,66969% of 24,321,569

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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NAICS code 334515 covers Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments for measuring and testing the characteristics of electricity and electrical signals. Examples of products made by these establishments are circuit and continuity testers, voltmeters, ohm meters, wattmeters, multimeters, and semiconductor test equipment. Cross-References.

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Test, Diagnostic, and Measurement Equipment
Solicitation # W91RUS26QA051
Solicitation W91RUS26QA051 is a request for quotes for an equipment refresh of test, diagnostic, and measurement equipment for the Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground Huachuca Division. This small business set-aside, targeting HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, requires a firm fixed price for various specialized tools. Key items include fiber optic cable testing tools, optical power meters, copper cable certifiers, a high definition core aligning fusion splicer, spectrum analyzers, and wire trace platforms. The procurement is an all-or-none solution, meaning partial submissions will be deemed non-responsive. The award will be made based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Successful offerors must deliver the equipment to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, within 60 calendar days of the award. Technical requirements specify that fiber testing equipment must meet TIA/ISO/IEC standards and strictly prohibit remote diagnostic capabilities, allowing access only via .mil addresses. Contractors are required to provide unique item identifiers for high-value items and specific components in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129. Payment will be processed through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), and invoicing is prohibited until proof of delivery or support availability is established. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026, with final proposals due by September 4, 2026.
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