PSC AR45: R&D – Space: Operations, Tracking and Data Acquisition (Operational Systems Development)
Service code
Code facts
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- Contract obligations
- $237,582,218 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 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $172,811,501 |
| FY2025 | $237,582,218 |
| FY2024 | $190,185,671 |
| FY2023 | $146,142,870 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. | $172,926,436 | |
| 2 | Southwest Research Institute | $860,000 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $691,500 | |
| 4 | The Regents Of The University Of Colorado | $214,923 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $171,905,078 | |
| 2 | Department of Commerce | $906,423 |
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) | $26,230,320 | |
| 2 | 541330 Engineering Services | $906,423 | |
| 3 | 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $860,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $171,111,048 | |
| 2 | Texas | $860,000 | |
| 3 | California | $625,530 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $214,923 |
Shares are of everything obligated under PSC AR45 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
| Notice | Posted | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Orbiter SPICE Instrument Phases E/F Support | — |
Quick answers
What is PSC AR45?
PSC AR45 is R&D – Space: Operations, Tracking and Data Acquisition (Operational Systems Development), a service code in PSC A, Research and Development.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AR45?
Federal contracts under PSC AR45 obligated $237,582,218 in fiscal year 2025 and $746,722,260 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AR45?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AR45 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. ($172,926,436); Southwest Research Institute ($860,000); and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($691,500).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AR45?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AR45 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($171,905,078) and Department of Commerce ($906,423).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AR45?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AR45 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); 541330 Engineering Services; and 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.
Where is the work under PSC AR45 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AR45 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($171,111,048), Texas ($860,000) and California ($625,530).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC AR45?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC AR45 is Solar Orbiter SPICE Instrument Phases E/
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