American Astronomical Society
Washington, DC Doing business as American Astronomical Society
- UEI
- FFBRJQ4X2B63
- CAGE
- 1TJQ0
- Primary NAICS
- 813920 Professional Organizations
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1667 K St NW #800, Washington, DC 20006, USA
- Website
- aas.org
- Founded
- 1899
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference: exoplanet atmospheres 2026 -the american astronomical society (AAS) has organized a conference entitled… | Division of Astronomical Sciences | $44,184 | |
| Booth rental 243RD AAS exhibit | Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support | $131,597 | |
| Registration for AAS DPS56 platinum sponsor | Shared Services Center | $12,500 | |
| : 55TH annual DPS sponsor/exhibits/partners | Shared Services Center | $12,500 | |
| Travel: support participation in international scientific meetings by u.s. Astronomers -this award to the american… | Division of Astronomical Sciences | $1,190,004 |
About American Astronomical Society
American Astronomical Society, a Washington DC–based tax-exempt non-profit organization, operates as a prime recipient on federal grants and purchase orders from civilian space and science agencies, with no subcontractor footprint and no seat on federal contract vehicles. The organization does not compete in federal contract set-asides — all 81 awards in the source (79 prime, 2 grant sub-awards) carry no set-aside designation and are issued through sole-source or competitive full-and-open acquisition.
AAS's federal work centers on three concrete capability areas: organizing and managing scientific conferences and meetings for federal agencies, particularly the annual American Astronomical Society meetings and divisional conferences; providing travel grants and mini-grant programs to support U.S. astronomers' participation in international conferences and public science engagement; and managing exhibit booth space and sponsor programs at astronomical conferences. Representative purchase orders include a $244 thousand NASA contract (March 2023) for four national meetings in support of the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses, a $131.6 thousand NSF award (December 2024) for booth rental and setup services at the 245th AAS meeting in New Orleans (January 2025), and a $62.8 thousand NSF purchase order (November 2023) for booth rental at the 243rd AAS meeting in Washington DC. On the grant side, AAS is the recipient of an NSF project grant (January 2024 through December 2027) to operate an International Travel Grant Program funding U.S. astronomers' travel to international scientific conferences, and an NSF grant (October 2023 through December 2024) for a mini-grants program to support public engagement with the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses.
Customer concentration is heavily weighted toward space and science agencies. The National Science Foundation accounts for 24 awards ($61 thousand combined potential value), and NASA components dominate by dollar value: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (21 awards, $687 thousand), NASA Headquarters (2 awards, $579 thousand), and NASA Shared Services Center (7 awards, $312 thousand) together anchor 81% of combined potential value across the portfolio. The Smithsonian Institution and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration also appear as distinct customers. Activity has been cyclical — two awards in 2022, six in 2023, four in 2024, with only two awards reaching ultimate completion in the next twenty-four months, indicating minimal recompete exposure in that window. In its grant sub-recipient role, AAS works under the American Physical Society on two awards (April 2022 and February 2025) supporting faculty communities of practice in astronomy. AAS's customer base and service model reflect its position as the major professional association for astronomers in North America, facilitating scientific communication and public outreach for federal agencies rather than as a federal contractor vendor.
Quick answers
What is American Astronomical Society's UEI?
American Astronomical Society's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is FFBRJQ4X2B63.
What is American Astronomical Society's CAGE code?
American Astronomical Society's CAGE code is 1TJQ0.
What is American Astronomical Society's primary NAICS code?
American Astronomical Society's primary NAICS code is 813920 (Professional Organizations).
Where is American Astronomical Society located?
American Astronomical Society's physical address in SAM.gov is 1667 K St NW #800, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
Is American Astronomical Society registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. American Astronomical Society's SAM.gov registration is active through October 13, 2026.
What is American Astronomical Society's most recent federal award?
American Astronomical Society's most recent federal grant award is Conference: exoplanet atmospheres 2026 -the american astronomical society (AAS) has organized a conference entitled… (2612109), from Division of Astronomical Sciences, on March 15, 2026.
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