Space R&D: Science and Applications (Applied Research and Exploratory Development) Government Contracts
PSC AR22
R&D – Space: Science/
Code facts
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- Contract obligations
- $1,617,249,925 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Market summary
- Open opportunities
- 0 0 notices posted in the last 90 days
- Contract awards
- 0 In the last 12 months
- Obligated
- $1,086,846,493 In the last 12 months, net of deobligations
Top buying agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,098,068,144 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $343,349 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute Of Technology | $1,087,755,828 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $3,050,000 | |
| 3 | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $2,980,000 | |
| 4 | Southwest Research Institute | $1,953,300 | |
| 5 | The Regents Of The University Of Colorado | $1,510,000 | |
| 6 | Smithsonian Institution | $1,245,511 |
Contract opportunities
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $72,770,510 |
| FY2026 | $1,025,640,984 |
| FY2025 | $1,617,249,925 |
| FY2024 | $1,585,115,685 |
| FY2023 | $1,753,727,872 |
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) | $1,125,343,916 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | California | $1,082,695,828 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $1,510,000 | |
| 3 | Texas | $1,478,300 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $1,245,511 |
Shares are of everything obligated under PSC AR22 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Quick answers
What is PSC AR22?
PSC AR22 is R&D – Space: Science/
How many government contracts for space R&D: science and applications (applied research and exploratory development) are there?
Federal contracts under PSC AR22 obligated $1,086,846,493 in the last 12 months.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AR22?
Federal contracts under PSC AR22 obligated $1,617,249,925 in fiscal year 2025 and $6,054,504,975 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AR22?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AR22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are California Institute Of Technology ($1,087,755,828), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($3,050,000) and The Leland Stanford Junior University ($2,980,000).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AR22?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AR22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($1,098,068,144) and Air Force ($343,349).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AR22?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AR22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Where is the work under PSC AR22 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AR22 over the last 12 months are California ($1,082,695,828), Colorado ($1,510,000) and Texas ($1,478,300).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC AR22?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC AR22 is Announcement of cubesat launch initiative, pre-solicitation from Headquarters, posted October 5, 2020.
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