Space R&D Services: Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities (R&D Facilities & Major Equipment) Government Contracts
PSC AR15 Service code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Research and Development
- Part of
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- AR
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- Contract obligations
- $895,450,976 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 | Department of Commerce | $288,381,396 | |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $248,588,254 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $107,667,124 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bechtel National, Inc. | $191,500,000 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $175,000,000 | |
| 3 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $80,381,396 | |
| 4 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $68,987,368 | |
| 5 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $33,000,000 | |
| 6 | Troy Sierra JV LLC | $18,657,352 | |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $17,008,059 | |
| 8 | The Boeing Company | $16,927,218 | |
| 9 | California Institute Of Technology | $9,383,477 | |
| 10 | Sierra Lobo Inc. | $8,270,777 |
Open contract opportunities
| Notice | Posted | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Presolicitation Synopsis |
Recent contract awards
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $2,725,686 |
| FY2026 | $641,911,089 |
| FY2025 | $895,450,976 |
| FY2024 | $716,220,192 |
| FY2023 | $563,645,086 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 236210 Industrial Building Construction | $191,500,000 | |
| 2 | 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $181,725,877 | |
| 3 | 541330 Engineering Services | $147,299,793 | |
| 4 | 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $77,258,145 | |
| 5 | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $38,072,008 | |
| 6 | 517810 All Other Telecommunications | $4,295,535 | |
| 7 | 517919 All Other Telecommunications | $2,685,417 | |
| 8 | 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $1,800,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $328,664,299 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $166,985,417 | |
| 3 | California | $50,708,631 | |
| 4 | Indiana | $33,000,000 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $18,657,352 | |
| 6 | Mississippi | $8,074,421 | |
| 7 | Florida | $4,144,376 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $2,525,000 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $2,320,923 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $1,800,000 |
Shares are of everything obligated under PSC AR15 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Quick answers
What is PSC AR15?
PSC AR15 is Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Major Equipment, a service code in PSC A, Research and Development.
How many government contracts for space R&D services: space flight, research & supporting activities (R&D facilities & major equipment) are there?
1 contract opportunity under PSC AR15 is open now, and 5 notices were posted in the last 90 days. Federal agencies awarded 8 contracts under PSC AR15 in the last 12 months, obligating $616,880,418.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AR15?
Federal contracts under PSC AR15 obligated $895,450,976 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,819,953,029 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AR15?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AR15 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Bechtel National, Inc. ($191,500,000); Lockheed Martin Corp ($175,000,000); and BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. ($80,381,396).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AR15?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AR15 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Commerce ($288,381,396), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($248,588,254) and Air Force ($107,667,124).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AR15?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AR15 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 236210 Industrial Building Construction, 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and 541330 Engineering Services.
Where is the work under PSC AR15 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AR15 over the last 12 months are Colorado ($328,664,299), Virginia ($166,985,417) and California ($50,708,631).
What is the latest open contract opportunity under PSC AR15?
The latest open contract opportunity under PSC AR15 is Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Presolicitation Synopsis, pre-solicitation from Glenn Research Center, posted October 27, 2026.
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