Federal agency contract profile
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.2B
- Contract awards
- 6,683
- Average award size
- $1.7M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 29.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $15B |
| FY22 | $15.2B |
| FY23 | $16.1B |
| FY24 | $15B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $11.2B |
Obligations fell 29.2% year over year, from $15.8B in FY2025 to $11.2B in FY2026 to date.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $11.2B in federal contracts in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration executed 6,683 awards with an average award size of $1.7M. Obligations fell 29.2% year over year. Obligations by fiscal year show a peak of $16.1B in FY23 and declines to $11.2B in FY26, with FY21 at $15B, FY22 at $15.2B, FY24 at $15B, and FY25 at $15.8B. Research and development remains the largest spending category, with Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) receiving $4.3B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $1.8B and Engineering Services received $673M. The top vendors list is led by CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.7B and THE BOEING COMPANY at $1B, followed by THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC at $472M and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP at $400M. Current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
How large is NASA's contracting program in FY2026 to date?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $11.2B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration executed 6,683 awards with an average award size of $1.7M. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration saw obligations fall 29.2% year over year. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's FY26 total compares with FY25 at $15.8B and FY23 at $16.1B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.3B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $1.8B |
| Engineering Services | $673M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $667M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $493M |
| Facilities Support Services | $412M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $407M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $342M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $232M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $201M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contract category, with $4.3B obligated (38.2% of contract spending).
What are NASA's biggest spending categories and who gets the largest awards?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) received $4.3B, making it the largest NAICS category. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $1.8B and Engineering Services received $673M. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY received $1.7B and THE BOEING COMPANY received $1B, making them the top two vendors by obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.7B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $472M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $400M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $339M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $337M |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $324M |
| BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $290M |
| BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $224M |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY led all National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractors with $1.7B, 15.5% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.7B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| 3 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $472M |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $400M |
| 5 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $339M |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $337M |
| 7 | AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $324M |
| 8 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| 9 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $290M |
| 10 | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $224M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does National Aeronautics and Space Administration spend on contracts?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $11.2B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration completed 6,683 awards with an average award size of $1.7M, and obligations fell 29.2% year over year. Historical obligations were $15B in FY21, $15.2B in FY22, $16.1B in FY23, $15B in FY24, and $15.8B in FY25.
What does National Aeronautics and Space Administration buy?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration primarily buys research and development and space hardware. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) totaled $4.3B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing totaled $1.8B, and Engineering Services totaled $673M. Other notable categories include Industrial Building Construction at $493M and Facilities Support Services at $412M.
Who are National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors by obligations are CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.7B and THE BOEING COMPANY at $1B. Other top contractors include THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC at $472M, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP at $400M, and KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC at $339M.
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