Abbreviations and Symbols The following abbreviations and symbols are used in this publication: - Represents zero. A Represents value less than $.05 million ($50,000); Employees less than 50. D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. N Not available. X Not applicable. DOD Department of Defense. DOE Department of Energy. NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration. n.e.c. Not elsewhere classified. SIC Standard Industrial Classification.