PSC 1550: Drones
Product code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Sustainment Supplies & Equipment
- Part of
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- 15
- Contract awards
- 445 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,152,215,652 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $311,357 |
| FY2026 | $2,513,227,679 |
| FY2025 | $2,152,215,652 |
| FY2024 | $2,533,409,209 |
| FY2023 | $1,866,874,359 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $874,721,998 | |
| 2 | Leidos, Inc. | $405,861,194 | |
| 3 | Aerovironment, Inc. | $349,971,286 | |
| 4 | Griffon Aerospace, Inc. | $206,542,687 | |
| 5 | Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. | $94,809,694 | |
| 6 | Anduril Industries, Inc. | $74,808,021 | |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $70,140,051 | |
| 8 | MMS Products, Inc. | $35,000,000 | |
| 9 | Technology Service Corporation | $35,000,000 | |
| 10 | Integration Innovation Inc. | $30,000,000 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC 1550 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $1,326,773,647 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $654,986,649 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $168,177,140 | |
| 4 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $165,699,090 | |
| 5 | Department of Defense | $91,130,964 | |
| 6 | Department of Energy | $40,058,293 | |
| 7 | Washington Headquarters Service | $16,103,679 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $15,264,555 | |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $9,363,160 | |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $8,104,279 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing | $1,650,861,719 | |
| 2 | 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $411,246,147 | |
| 3 | 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $138,606,594 | |
| 4 | 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $81,324,118 | |
| 5 | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $15,488,207 | |
| 6 | 541330 Engineering Services | $8,699,505 | |
| 7 | 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $6,626,360 | |
| 8 | 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $6,257,482 | |
| 9 | 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $5,113,622 | |
| 10 | 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $3,000,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $1,624,348,116 | |
| 2 | Florida | $354,223,627 | |
| 3 | Alabama | $138,601,795 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $100,508,575 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $48,328,736 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $35,000,000 | |
| 7 | New Mexico | $29,328,470 | |
| 8 | Texas | $24,520,657 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $22,661,452 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $20,430,886 | |
| 11 | Colorado | $15,511,575 | |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $12,971,120 | |
| 13 | Washington | $10,310,245 | |
| 14 | Illinois | $6,763,910 | |
| 15 | Utah | $5,799,900 | |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $4,959,682 | |
| 17 | Arizona | $3,120,007 | |
| 18 | West Virginia | $2,048,193 | |
| 19 | Nebraska | $1,588,443 | |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $1,500,124 | |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $534,568 | |
| 22 | Georgia | $478,361 | |
| 23 | Oregon | $471,619 | |
| 24 | North Carolina | $423,352 | |
| 25 | Michigan | $296,800 | |
| 26 | New York | $259,430 | |
| 27 | Puerto Rico | $180,900 | |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $150,216 | |
| 29 | Mississippi | $113,328 | |
| 30 | North Dakota | $112,637 | |
| 31 | Missouri | $100,000 | |
| 32 | Indiana | $84,975 | |
| 33 | New Jersey | $77,465 | |
| 34 | Hawaii | $69,324 | |
| 35 | Ohio | $60,648 | |
| 36 | Idaho | $56,019 | |
| 37 | Montana | $52,430 | |
| 38 | Kansas | $43,567 | |
| 39 | Louisiana | $28,425 | |
| 40 | Arkansas | $18,971 | |
| 41 | Iowa | $15,911 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under PSC 1550 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Definition
Includes: Drones specifically designed for such uses as targets, training, surveillance, missile evaluation, and photographic reconnaissance.
Excludes: Piloted aircraft and guided missiles converted to drone use. This class includes only complete drones. End items, assemblies, parts, attachments, or accessories for use in or on drones are classified in classes other than this class.
Quick answers
What is PSC 1550?
PSC 1550 is Drones, a product code in PSC 15, Aerospace Craft and Structural Components.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC 1550?
Federal contracts under PSC 1550 obligated $2,152,215,652 in fiscal year 2025 and $9,066,038,256 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC 1550?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC 1550 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ($874,721,998); Leidos, Inc. ($405,861,194); and Aerovironment, Inc. ($349,971,286).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC 1550?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC 1550 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($1,326,773,647), Air Force ($654,986,649) and Department of the Navy ($168,177,140).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC 1550?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC 1550 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing; 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing; and 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
Where is the work under PSC 1550 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC 1550 over the last 12 months are California ($1,624,348,116), Florida ($354,223,627) and Alabama ($138,601,795).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC 1550?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC 1550 is Sole Source Justification - Black Widow Systems, limited / sole source justification from Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFIMSC), posted October 21, 2026.
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