UNSPSC 25151501: Manned spacecraft

UNSPSC 25151501 Manned spacecraft is a Commodity code covering spacecraft systems and related equipment that state and local governments procure for research, testing, and educational purposes. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring spacesuit simulators, thermal-vacuum test facilities, and access to shared-user space propulsion test and evaluation infrastructure. The scope spans both tangible equipment purchases and facility-access arrangements supporting aerospace research and development activities within state jurisdictions. Issuing bodies include state space commissions, state university systems, workforce development agencies, and metropolitan government entities with space or advanced-technology missions. The code sees activity across multiple types of state and local procurement structures, from RFQs and ITBs for direct equipment purchase to RFIs for market research on existing or conceptual test infrastructure.

Texas dominates recent activity under this code. The Texas Space Commission posted an RFI on August 24, 2026 (responses due September 14, 2026) seeking information on shared-user space propulsion test and evaluation facilities capable of conducting research, development, testing, and evaluation; respondents must demonstrate prior NASA test-infrastructure work and separate verified current capabilities from proposed capabilities. The Texas Workforce Commission issued a related RFI on August 14, 2026 (responses due September 11, 2026) identifying existing thermal-vacuum testing facilities in Texas to support future state contracting needs. The Texas A&M University System issued ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0535 on April 28, 2026 for purchase of a spacesuit simulator through the AggieBid platform. A Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation RFP for construction of a Family Aquatic Center (posted June 11, 2026, bids due July 9, 2026) appears tagged to this code but is unrelated to manned spacecraft; the code shows limited relevant recent activity outside Texas.