Space R&D Services: Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities (Experimental Development) Government Contracts
PSC AR13 Service code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Research and Development
- Part of
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- AR
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- Contract obligations
- $624,867,692 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Market summary
Top buying agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $217,037,040 | |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $155,947,973 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $28,031,505 | |
| 4 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $6,143,729 | |
| 5 | Washington Headquarters Service | $2,273,661 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Space Systems LLC | $152,638,173 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $76,861,290 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $38,291,405 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $31,923,236 | |
| 5 | Ursa Space Systems Inc. | $12,945,000 | |
| 6 | Peraton Inc. | $12,025,388 | |
| 7 | STI Legacy, Inc. | $8,339,398 | |
| 8 | Southwest Research Institute | $7,443,737 | |
| 9 | Slingshot Aerospace Inc. | $7,407,605 | |
| 10 | Gravitics, Inc. | $6,600,000 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC AR13 contractors, by parent company.
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Recent contract awards
Latest 10 of 16 awarded in the last 12 months listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $17,518,741 |
| FY2026 | $391,915,166 |
| FY2025 | $624,867,692 |
| FY2024 | $802,145,784 |
| FY2023 | $268,823,872 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $167,705,488 | |
| 2 | 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology | $12,025,388 | |
| 3 | 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $8,339,398 | |
| 4 | 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $6,144,188 | |
| 5 | 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $5,067,967 | |
| 6 | 927110 Space Research and Technology | $2,960,687 | |
| 7 | 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services | $178,048 | |
| 8 | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $100,000 | |
| 9 | 541330 Engineering Services | $1 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $162,503,062 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $89,672,103 | |
| 3 | California | $82,916,231 | |
| 4 | New York | $12,945,000 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $11,703,038 | |
| 6 | Texas | $8,837,049 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $8,339,398 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $7,811,662 | |
| 9 | Washington | $6,600,000 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $6,087,400 | |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $5,250,000 | |
| 12 | Georgia | $2,303,304 | |
| 13 | Ohio | $1,935,557 | |
| 14 | Nevada | $1,299,184 | |
| 15 | Alabama | $1,230,919 | |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $1 |
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Quick answers
What is PSC AR13?
PSC AR13 is Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Experimental Development, a service code in PSC A, Research and Development.
How many government contracts for space R&D services: space flight, research and supporting activities (experimental development) are there?
2 contract opportunities under PSC AR13 are open now, and 7 notices were posted in the last 90 days. Federal agencies awarded 16 contracts under PSC AR13 in the last 12 months, obligating $409,433,907.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AR13?
Federal contracts under PSC AR13 obligated $624,867,692 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,105,271,256 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AR13?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AR13 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are York Space Systems LLC ($152,638,173), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($76,861,290) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($38,291,405).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AR13?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AR13 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Air Force ($217,037,040), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($155,947,973) and Department of the Navy ($28,031,505).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AR13?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AR13 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology; and 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).
Where is the work under PSC AR13 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AR13 over the last 12 months are Colorado ($162,503,062), Virginia ($89,672,103) and California ($82,916,231).
What is the latest open contract opportunity under PSC AR13?
The latest open contract opportunity under PSC AR13 is Space Electronic Systems Prototype Development, solicitation from Office of Naval Research (SECNAV), posted November 10, 2026.
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