Federal agency contract profile
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $517M
- Contract awards
- 684
- Average award size
- $756K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 96.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $15.2B |
| FY23 | $16.1B |
| FY24 | $15B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $16.1B |
| FY27 | $517M |
Obligations fell 96.8% year over year, from $16.1B in FY2026 to $517M in FY2027 to date.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $517M in contracts in FY2027 to date. Obligations fell 96.8% year over year. NASA made 684 awards so far this fiscal year, with an average award size of $756K. Historical context shows much larger budgets in recent full fiscal years, including $16.1B in FY26 and $15.8B in FY25. Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences is the largest category this year at $277M. NASA continues to buy specialized air transport, construction, facilities support, and engineering and computer services, but current-year totals are partial. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY received the largest single share of FY2027 to date obligations at $128M. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory received $85.3M and BLUE ORIGIN, LLC received $46.1M. The contrast between the FY2027 to date total and prior full-year totals illustrates that current figures represent a partial fiscal year. Readers should treat FY2027 to date as interim contract obligations rather than a full-year sum.
How has NASA spending changed this fiscal year?
NASA obligated $517M in FY2027 to date. Obligations fell 96.8% year over year. NASA obligated $16.1B in FY26 and $15.8B in FY25, showing the FY2027 to date total is much smaller than recent full fiscal years. The FY2027 to date number is a partial fiscal year total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $277M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $94.4M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $31.5M |
| Facilities Support Services | $27.2M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $11.8M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $11.5M |
| Engineering Services | $10.5M |
| Research and Development in Nanotechnology | $7.6M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $5.6M |
| Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $4.8M |
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 $277M obligated (53.6% of contract spending).
What are NASA's top contract categories and who receives the largest awards?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the top category at $277M. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is second at $94.4M, and Industrial Building Construction is third at $31.5M. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY leads vendors at $128M, followed by THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC at $85.3M and BLUE ORIGIN, LLC at $46.1M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $128M |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $85.3M |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $46.1M |
| IMPULSE SPACE, INC. | $37.1M |
| HITT CONTRACTING, INC. | $22.9M |
| AMENTUM SPACEPORT LLC | $12.4M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $11.1M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $10.6M |
| BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $8.6M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $8.3M |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY led all National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractors with $128M, 24.8% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $128M |
| 2 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $85.3M |
| 3 | BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $46.1M |
| 4 | IMPULSE SPACE, INC. | $37.1M |
| 5 | HITT CONTRACTING, INC. | $22.9M |
| 6 | AMENTUM SPACEPORT LLC | $12.4M |
| 7 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $11.1M |
| 8 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $10.6M |
| 9 | BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $8.6M |
| 10 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $8.3M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does National Aeronautics and Space Administration spend on contracts?
NASA obligated $517M on contracts in FY2027 to date. NASA made 684 awards so far this fiscal year and the average award size was $756K. Obligations fell 96.8% year over year, and prior full-year totals include $16.1B in FY26 and $15.8B in FY25.
What does National Aeronautics and Space Administration buy?
NASA buys research and development, transportation, construction, facilities support, and engineering and computer services. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) totaled $277M, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation totaled $94.4M, and Industrial Building Construction totaled $31.5M.
Who are National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors?
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, and BLUE ORIGIN, LLC are the largest contractors in FY2027 to date. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY received $128M, THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC received $85.3M, and BLUE ORIGIN, LLC received $46.1M.
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