Austal USA Government Contracts
Austal USA, LLC · UEI RG6LJJM6JBS3 · Mobile, AL
Austal USA government contracts totaled $2.6B across 279 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 51.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 52% of the total. Alabama accounted for 95% of the total by place of performance.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $388,102,463 across 68 awards with activity that year, a change of -51.9% from $807,055,746 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,564,775,446 across 279 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $388M
- Awards in FY2026
- 68
- Change vs FY2025
- -51.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.6B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Austal USA federal contracts by year
Austal USA federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $388,102,463 | 68 | -51.9% |
| FY2025 | $807,055,746 | 142 | -41.1% |
| FY2024 | $1,369,617,238 | 154 | n/a |
About Austal USA's federal contracts
Austal USA's federal contract obligations fell 72% from FY2024 ($1.4B) to FY2026 ($388M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Austal USA works for at least 2 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 52% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Homeland Security (48%).
Its main line of government work is ship building and repairing (NAICS 336611), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Austal USA contract work are Alabama, California and South Carolina; Alabama alone accounts for 95%.
Which agencies award Austal USA contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Austal USA, LLC. Austal USA DoD contracts account for 52% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,338,124,845 | 52.2% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,226,650,601 | 47.8% |
Austal USA contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Austal USA's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $2,562,620,318 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Ball and Roller Bearing ManufacturingNAICS 332991 | $366,306 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 333613 | $276,571 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811210 | $250,255 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Other Engine Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 333618 | $222,893 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Industrial Valve ManufacturingNAICS 332911 | $165,385 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)NAICS 332119 | $145,144 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to ManufacturersNAICS 332812 | $107,430 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator ManufacturingNAICS 333995 | $97,592 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Travel Trailer and Camper ManufacturingNAICS 336214 | $93,169 | <0.1% |
Where Austal USA contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $2,435,916,626 | 95.0% |
| 2 | California | $50,970,159 | 2.0% |
| 3 | South Carolina | $1,273,385 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Virginia | $832,542 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Guam | $47,497 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $46,417 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Texas | $18,818 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Austal USA
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Ship Building and Repairing (NAICS 336611), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Boat Corporation | $42,869,044,790 |
| 2 | Huntington Ingalls Incorporated | $11,914,280,517 |
| 3 | Huntington Ingalls Inc | $11,468,309,709 |
| 4 | Bath Iron Works Corporation | $6,640,401,256 |
| 5 | National Steel and Shipbuilding Company | $4,748,369,824 |
Recent Austal USA contract awards
The latest Austal USA contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of DefenseUSNS BURLINGTON EXHAUST BELLOW PARTS | $145,097 | N3220526P5191 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of Defense460C AWARD URGENT DRY DOCK REPAIRS FOR USS OAKLAND | $10,815,844 | N5523626F8064 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of Defense8512244044!SWITCH,SENSITIVE | $21,652 | SPE7M826P2156 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Department of Defense8512227414!REGULATOR,TEMPERATU | $14,960 | SPE4A526P6645 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Department of Defense8512192963!CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A | $0 | SPE7L026F4973 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseOSR/SR SERVICES FOR DEPLOYED LCS VESSELS 6-MONTH POP. ATP ISSUED ON 30 MAY 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF USD $100,950.92 (14-DAY PERIOD)ATP ISSUED ON 09 JUNE 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF USD $2,016,756.40 ATP ISSUED | $2,056,037 | N6264926FR016 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of Defense8512173259!CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A | $0 | SPE7L026F4635 |
| May 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseC460C_RE-6_RE-7 INSPECTIONS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON USS MOBILE (LCS-26) | $0 | N5523626F8060 |
| May 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseBEARING,SPECIAL | $7,564 | SPRMM126PMB72 |
| May 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseRIDE CONTROL SYSTEM PARTS | $62,124 | N0040626P0043 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Department of DefenseC460C_UNPLANNED MAINTENANCE, RE-6 AND RE-7 INSPECTIONS, FOR USS JACKSON (LCS-6) | $1,222,304 | N5523626F8055 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Department of Defense8512046029!SWITCH,SENSITIVE | $9,947 | SPE7M826V0927 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseC460C_EMERGENT REPAIRS FOR USS CHARLESTON (LCS-18) | $803,104 | N5523626F8054 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Department of Defense8512003044!SWITCH,SENSITIVE | $29,841 | SPE7M826V0801 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Department of Defense8511975434!SWITCH,SENSITIVE | $6,631 | SPE7M026V2697 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Department of Defense8511943038!BUSHING,SLEEVE | $15,472 | SPE4A726P7419 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Department of Defense8511942226!BUSHING,SLEEVE | $15,472 | SPE4A726P7384 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Department of Defense8511905592!BEARING AND SHAFT A | $29,924 | SPE7M226V1813 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseUSS TULSA (LCS 16), THREE (3) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AVAILABILITIES (PMAVS), BAHR-PRES-26-0010/26-0019/26-0018 | $2,267,643 | N4033926FF006 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Department of Defense8511880086!BUSHING,SLEEVE | $15,472 | SPE4A726V2038 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseUSS CINCINNATI (LCS-20) POP: 15 DECEMBER 2025 - 14 JANUARY 2026THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES COST FOR LMA AND CLOSEOUT FOR 01-31 JANUARY 2026. THIS AWARD ALSO INCORPORATES RCC 1G-4G. | $942,692 | N6264926FR005 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Department of Defense8511799137!WASHER,FLAT | $12,860 | SPE4A626P8824 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseUSS CINCINNATI LCS-20 LOCATION: SINGAPOREPOP: 04-24 NOVEMBER 2025 | $3,094,739 | N6264926FR001 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Department of Defense8511735705!SPACER,RING | $9,808 | SPE4A726P1882 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Department of Defense8511719111!SWITCH,SENSITIVE | $6,630 | SPE7M826P0197 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Austal USA
Large prime contractors such as Austal USA buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Austal USA is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
Explore government contracts related to Austal USA
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- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Government contracts in Alabama
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in South Carolina
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Guam
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Austal USA make from government contracts?
- Austal USA, LLC received $2.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 279 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $388M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Austal USA?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.3B to Austal USA from FY2024 to FY2026, 52% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Austal USA do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Austal USA's largest federal contract industries are ship building and repairing (NAICS 336611), ball and roller bearing manufacturing (NAICS 332991) and mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing (NAICS 333613).
- Where does Austal USA perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Austal USA contract dollars went to work in Alabama ($2.4B), California ($51M) and South Carolina ($1.3M).
- Are Austal USA's government contracts growing?
- Austal USA's federal contract obligations fell 72% from FY2024 ($1.4B) to FY2026 ($388M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Austal USA?
- Look at the agencies and industries Austal USA works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.