Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

The NAICS category 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, encompasses the design, production, and manufacturing of sophisticated electronic communication equipment. This category includes the development of radio and television broadcast transmitters, wireless communications equipment, satellite communications systems, microwave communications equipment, and related electronic components. Manufacturers in this sector produce a wide range of products critical to telecommunications infrastructure, including antennas, transceivers, network switching equipment, and specialized communication devices for both civilian and government applications.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts ranging from $4,990 to $19,635,433, and durations typically spanning several months to multiple years. Key awarded entities include Raytheon Company, Viasat Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., and Cobham Integrated Electronic Solutions. Awards frequently originate from agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Set-aside types vary widely, including total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business designations. Common performance locations include military installations, federal research centers, and distribution depots across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category focus on sophisticated communications equipment procurement for specialized government applications. Notable opportunities include the Marine Corps Systems Command seeking a Digital Radio Head Interface for tactical communications, NASA requesting a Small Aperture Mobile Telemetry Antenna System, and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center exploring Advanced Extremely High Frequency Command Post Terminal software modernization. These opportunities span diverse federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and various military branches, with performance locations ranging from research facilities to military installations. The opportunities typically involve advanced radio, antenna, and communication system technologies, highlighting the sector's critical role in supporting government technological infrastructure.