Federal agency contract profile
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.6B
- Contract awards
- 6,879
- Average award size
- $1.7M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $15B |
| FY22 | $15.2B |
| FY23 | $16.1B |
| FY24 | $15B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $11.6B |
Obligations fell 26.4% year over year, from $15.8B in FY2025 to $11.6B in FY2026 to date.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $11.6B in federal contract spending in FY2026 to date. The agency executed 6,879 awards with an average award size of $1.7M. Obligations fell 26.4% year over year. Historical obligations show FY21 at $15B, FY22 at $15.2B, FY23 at $16.1B, FY24 at $15B, FY25 at $15.8B, and FY26 at $11.6B. Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest category at $4.5B. Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing follows at $1.8B. The top vendors include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.8B and THE BOEING COMPANY at $1B, with other major contractors such as THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC at $477M and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP at $400M. This snapshot shows where NASA is concentrating contract dollars and which firms capture the largest shares through FY2026 to date.
How much did the agency obligate in FY2026 to date?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $11.6B in FY2026 to date. The agency made 6,879 awards with an average award size of $1.7M. Obligations fell 26.4% year over year compared with the prior period. Prior fiscal-year totals were $15B in FY21, $15.2B in FY22, $16.1B in FY23, $15B in FY24, and $15.8B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.5B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $1.8B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $701M |
| Engineering Services | $684M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $518M |
| Facilities Support Services | $434M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $407M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $346M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $228M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $209M |
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 $4.5B obligated (39.1% of contract spending).
What are the top contract categories and who are the largest vendors?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) led categories at $4.5B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing accounted for $1.8B, with other notable categories including Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at $701M and Engineering Services at $684M. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and THE BOEING COMPANY are the top two vendors at $1.8B and $1B respectively. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION follow at $477M, $400M, and $370M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.8B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $477M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $400M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $370M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $350M |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $324M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $308M |
| BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $224M |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY led all National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractors with $1.8B, 15.1% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.8B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1B |
| 3 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $477M |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $400M |
| 5 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $370M |
| 6 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $350M |
| 7 | AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $324M |
| 8 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $308M |
| 9 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| 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 $11.6B in contracts in FY2026 to date. The agency issued 6,879 awards with an average award size of $1.7M, and obligations fell 26.4% year over year. Historical annual 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 buys a mix dominated by research and development and space manufacturing. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) accounts for $4.5B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing accounts for $1.8B, and other major categories include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at $701M, Engineering Services at $684M, and Industrial Building Construction at $518M.
Who are National Aeronautics and Space Administration's largest contractors?
The largest contractors for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and THE BOEING COMPANY. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY received $1.8B and THE BOEING COMPANY received $1B, followed by THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC at $477M, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP at $400M, and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION at $370M.
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