Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Manufacturing of electronic components and related equipment for government systems.

NAICS 334290 · Sector 31-33: Manufacturing

By Outrider Editorial Team · Updated October 7, 2026

SBA size standard

800 employees

Measured by average number of employees over the last 24 months

SBA table effective March 2023

FY2025 federal spending

The Department of Defense bought 91% of the $2.7B obligated under 334290 in FY2025.

Contract awards
4,410
Contract vehicles (IDVs)
351

Top buying agencies

  1. Department of Defense$2.5B
  2. General Services Administration$108.6M
  3. Department of Homeland Security$42.8M
  4. Department of Justice$33.1M
  5. Department of Veterans Affairs$22.3M

FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (NAICS 334290) is a catch-all for electronic component manufacturing not classified elsewhere. This includes specialized electronics manufacturers, circuit board manufacturers, and component assembly companies.

What Businesses Fall Under This Code

334290 includes manufacturers of specialized electronic components, circuit assemblies, and electronic equipment. In government contracting, this includes companies manufacturing specialized electronics for defense systems, government computers, or specialized applications.

SBA Size Standard and What It Means

The SBA size standard for 334290 is 800 employees. With 800 employees or fewer, you count as a small business on contracts filed under this code.

Federal Spending in This Category

Federal electronics component spending varies based on government system modernization and procurement needs. DoD is a major electronics component customer for military systems and specialized equipment.

Top Agencies Buying in This Code

Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and other agencies procure electronic components as part of larger systems. Many 334290 sales are to prime contractors rather than directly to government.

Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code

Use 334290 if you manufacture specialized electronic components or assemblies for government systems. Show compliance with military standards (MIL-SPEC) and federal electronics specifications. Demonstrate quality manufacturing and reliability.

Pro Tip: Electronics component manufacturing is often subcontracted to prime contractors. If you manufacture specialized components, consider partnering with larger defense contractors who can incorporate your components into government systems.

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