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Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair
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Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Vendors in this market are electronic technicians that repair products such as radar, sonar and global positioning devices for aircraft and seagoing vessels. Typical buyers in this market include government agencies, commercial airlines, shipping companies and tugboat and shipping navigational service providers.
This Report Includes:
- Navigational Equipment Maintenance
- Navigational Equipment Repair
Not in this Report:
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
- Water Transportation Vessel Maintenance and Repair
Global Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair market.
Warning Trends
Increased tariffs on copper imports take effect
- On August 1, the Trump administration implemented 50.0% tariffs on imported copper. Chile and Canada will be most impacted by these tariffs, as they account for a combined 87.0% of all copper imports in the United States.
- However, these tariffs are less sweeping than initially expected, only applying to semi-finished copper products, while excluding high-purity refined copper and copper input materials, such as ore and concentrate. As leading importers, such as Chile and Canada, have both high copper mining and refining capacities, they will likely avoid most of these tariffs by either exporting the copper in its unrefined form or refining the copper before exporting it to the United States
- These copper tariff exemptions limit the impact on the electronics and electrical equipment sectors because these applications require refined copper due to its optimal conductive properties.
- Thus, the prices of metal alloys that include copper, consumer products made from copper, tools, plumbing, corrosion-resistant alloys, and construction materials made from copper are forecast to rise by an average of 39.2%, according to the Yale Budget Lab.
Neutral
GSA memo asks agencies to review consulting contracts
- The General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a memorandum asking government agencies to review their consulting contracts with the ten highest-paid firms. The ten firms are Accenture PLC (Accenture Federal Services), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., CGI Group Inc. (CGI Federal), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte Consulting), General Dynamics Corporation (General Dynamics IT), Guidehouse Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII Mission Technologies), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Leidos Holdings, Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, Inc. (SAIC).
- The memo states that agencies are strongly encouraged to cut non-essential consulting contracts, providing a list of those intended to be terminated by March 7, 2025. By April 19, 2025, agencies must submit their reviews of non-GSA consulting service contracts.
- According to the GSA, the ten consulting firms identified are set to receive $65.0 billion in fees in 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) has stated its intention to terminate or descope contracts non-essential to the DoD’s purposes; some of the largest market players with high-value DoD contracts include Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Accenture.
- According to the Government Accountability Office, in the fiscal year 2023, government agencies spent $478.0 billion on services, with the DoD accounting for $230.0 billion and non-defense agencies accounting for the rest. The DoD spent $21.3 billion on support, professional, and engineering and technical services, while non-defense agencies spent $21.4 billion on professional services, which includes consulting, training, and support services.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initially cancelled 875 contracts (amounting to around $2.0 billion) but has currently paused efforts. However, contract terminations across most agencies are expected to continue.
Global Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 2,115 |
| #2 Europe | 1,545 |
| #3 China | 1,330 |
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Average Cost of Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair
United States
2026 Market Pricing$70.00 to $XXX.XX
per hourAverage Price
Prices in the Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair market range from $70.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Complexity of Equipment, Supplier Experience, Contract Length and Supplier Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Low complexity ($70 to $125 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with High complexity ($125 to $150 per hour).
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Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair market, prices in the US have grown 4.9% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Total cost of ownership is High in the Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Other Fees
Billed During
Warranties
Unforeseen
Scope Changes
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -2.9 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturers
- Electronic Component Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Peripheral Manufacturers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
Biggest Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair vendors by revenue in the US are MRO Aerospace Inc., Seaport Electronics Inc. and Leonardo SpA. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Global | BETHESDA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Northrop Grumman Corp | Global | FALLS CHURCH, VA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| General Dynamics Corporation | International | RESTON | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| General Electric Company | Global | EVENDALE | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | Global | CHARLOTTE | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Raytheon Technologies Corporation | Global | WALTHAM, MA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Bae Systems Plc | Global | Farnborough, UK | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Leonardo SpA | Global | Rome, IT | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| MRO Aerospace Inc. | Local | Largo, FL | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair market is 6.9% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is stagnating, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Vendors face moderate risk in the market. Vendors face no competition from substitutes, but vendors must adapt to fast regulatory change and governance issues.
Market share concentration is low in the navigational equipment maintenance and repair services market. Several large companies from adjacent markets such as GE and Lockheed Martin are present, but most of the market is controlled by a large number of smaller players.
Supply chain risk is moderate in the aircraft maintenance and repair services market. Vendors face lower price volatility when purchasing most tools or computers, but higher price volatility when purchasing oil or steel products.
The United States is a net importer of aircraft parts, meaning it imports more aircraft parts than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported aircraft parts, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company serving the US and international customers in the defense, space, intelligence, homeland security, and information technology industries. It researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains advanced military aircraft... Subscribe to learn more
Northrop Grumman Corp
Northrop Grumman Corp. /DE/ is a global aerospace and defense technology company that delivers products, services, and solutions to support national security priorities. It organizes its business into four segments: the Aeronautics Systems segment, which develops military aircraft systems; the Defense Systems... Subscribe to learn more
Bae Systems Plc
Bae Systems Plc is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, professional, scientific & technical services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include thermal imaging equipment, infrared cameras, firearm ammunition, night vision equipment, bulletproof... Subscribe to learn more
General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, engineers, and manufactures solutions for the aviation and defense markets. It organizes its business into four segments: the Aerospace segment, which provides aircraft, aircraft repair, and support and completion services... Subscribe to learn more
General Electric Company
General Electric Company (dba GE Aerospace) is a global aerospace company that provides engines, systems, and services to commercial, government, and military markets. It organizes its business into two segments: the Commercial Engines & Services segment, which designs and manufactures jet engines for commercial... Subscribe to learn more
Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. is a global technology and manufacturing company that designs, develops, produces, and markets consumer and industrial products. It organizes its business into four reportable business segments: the Aerospace segment, which supplies products, software, and services for aircraft;... Subscribe to learn more
Leonardo SpA
Leonardo SpA is a public company operating globally in the other services (except public administration) sector. The company's offerings include thermal imaging equipment, infrared cameras, night vision equipment and navigational equipment maintenance & repair. Founded in 1897, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
MRO Aerospace Inc.
MRO Aerospace Inc. is a private company operating locally in the other services (except public administration) sector. The company's offerings include navigational equipment maintenance & repair. Founded in 2001, the company is currently headquartered in Largo, Florida, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is a public company operating globally in the construction, manufacturing, information, professional, scientific and technical services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include gas turbines, dampers, strobe & warning lights,... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Retention Rate and Employee Training Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Compliance and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Customer Retention Rate |
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Number of Customers at Start of Period Number of Customers at End of Period Number of Customers Added within Period |
The customer retention rate represents the number of customers a company is able to retain over a set timeframe. The customer retention rate can be used to determine the extent to which a company’s customer base fluctuates over time. |
| Employee Training Rate |
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Number of Employees that Undergo Evaluation Number of Employees that Pass Evaluation |
The employee training rate represents the share of employees a company is able to successfully train. The employee training rate can be used to determine a company’s ability to train quality employees. The employee training rate can be used to determine a company’s ability to familiarize and adapt its employee base to shifting market conditions. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Quality Control
What safeguards have you established to ensure the quality of your maintenance and repair services?
What actions do you take to correct and compensate customers for any mistakes your technicians make during maintenance and repair?
Price
What pricing model do you use to set service fees and how does it benefit your customers?
Are there any additional charges that I should be aware of outside the cost of the service, such as fees for bench checks or parts?
Service Performance
What are your hours of operation and how many technicians do you have available during these times on average?
Do you provide after-hour services? What is the additional cost for services during these hours?
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Navigational Equipment Maintenance & Repair RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organizations and explain why they are seeking navigational equipment maintenance and repair services.
Buyers need to give a description of how many and what types of navigational equipment they have.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a detailed description of their equipment and how often they are used.
Buyers should also include a detailed description of the type of repair services they require.
Project Budget
Buyers should explicitly state the amount of the award.
Buyers should explain whether they expect to pay for services after each maintenance or repair job or at some other point during the life of the contract.
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