01 / Contracting Office Profile
Nasa Ames Research Center Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 80ARC0
Nasa Ames Research Center is a federal contracting office within NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Nasa Ames Research Center contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Nasa Ames Research Center accounts for 2.3% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Nasa Ames Research Center contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$300.51M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $300.51M | 858 | 85 | +0.4% |
| FY 2024 | $299.39M | 701 | 74 | −11.7% |
| FY 2023 | $339.10M | 793 | 82 | −2.6% |
| FY 2022 | $348.00M | 883 | 89 | −9.1% |
| FY 2021 | $382.77M | 944 | 98 | −28.6% |
| FY 2020 | $536.03M | 991 | 112 | +11.3% |
| FY 2019 | $481.46M | 905 | 134 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Nasa Ames Research Center sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Nasa Ames Research Center contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $765.64M | 1,196 | 37 | 28.5% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $452.00M | 875 | 15 | 16.8% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $298.72M | 215 | 2 | 11.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $266.86M | 833 | 50 | 9.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $261.36M | 973 | 29 | 9.7% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $120.55M | 173 | 2 | 4.5% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $95.42M | 114 | 3 | 3.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $78.66M | 70 | 2 | 2.9% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $67.82M | 248 | 11 | 2.5% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $51.53M | 91 | 2 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Nasa Ames Research Center buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR11 | SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH | $378.14M | 1,163 | 47 | 14.1% |
| R405 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | $214.66M | 146 | 3 | 8.0% |
| DB01 | IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC) SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $202.99M | 139 | 2 | 7.6% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $182.37M | 355 | 6 | 6.8% |
| AJ12 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $167.45M | 143 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Z1AZ | MAINTENANCE OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS | $155.40M | 163 | 2 | 5.8% |
| M1JB | OPERATION OF TESTING AND MEASUREMENT BUILDINGS | $129.61M | 142 | 1 | 4.8% |
| AC24 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: MISSILE/SPACE SYSTEMS (ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT) | $129.03M | 161 | 8 | 4.8% |
| S206 | HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | $120.55M | 173 | 2 | 4.5% |
| M1HB | OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED GOVERNMENT-OPERATED (GOGO) R&D FACILITIES | $117.18M | 211 | 1 | 4.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Nasa Ames Research Center obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INUTEQ, LLC | $298.90M | 214 | 11.1% | NAICS 541513 · PSC DB01 |
| JACOBS TECHNOLOGY INC. | $246.79M | 353 | 9.2% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1HB |
| WYLE LABORATORIES, INC. | $202.38M | 115 | 7.5% | NAICS 541712 · PSC R405 |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $173.84M | 174 | 6.5% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AR11 |
| UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | $160.49M | 212 | 6.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AJ12 |
| JACOBS TECHNOLOGY INC. | $155.27M | 164 | 5.8% | NAICS 561210 · PSC Z1AZ |
| MILLENNIUM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION CO | $134.15M | 100 | 5.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AC24 |
| METIS FLIGHT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, LLC | $114.23M | 296 | 4.3% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| AMERICAN-PARAGON PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC | $90.96M | 121 | 3.4% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| ANALYTICAL MECHANICS ASSOCIATES, INC. | $81.86M | 131 | 3.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AR11 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Nasa Ames Research Center award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 99.0%
Small-business share 11.1%
Set-aside share 49.3%
Average action value $442.3K
Largest recorded action $17.53M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Nasa Ames Research Center award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNA15BB23C | JACOBS TECHNOLOGY INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $121.8K | 561210 | Z1AZ | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
| 80ARC023F0020 | METIS FLIGHT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541330 | R425 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
| 80ARC022F0025 | METIS FLIGHT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541330 | R425 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
| 80ARC025FA061 | CHENEGA GLOBAL PROTECTION, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $36.5K | 561612 | S206 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
| 80ARC025FA059 | CHENEGA GLOBAL PROTECTION, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $562.1K | 561990 | R499 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
| 80ARC025FA062 | CHENEGA GLOBAL PROTECTION, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $119.7K | 561612 | S206 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Nasa Ames Research Center represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.69B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 6,075 contract actions and an average action value of $442.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION and NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 99.0% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541712 and PSC AR11. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.