01 / Contracting Office Profile
Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 80GSFC
Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 Goddard Space Flight 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 Goddard Space Flight Center accounts for 17.8% 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 Goddard Space Flight 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$3.20B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $3.20B | 2,592 | 250 | +14.7% |
| FY 2024 | $2.79B | 2,354 | 275 | −5.0% |
| FY 2023 | $2.93B | 2,535 | 260 | +3.8% |
| FY 2022 | $2.83B | 2,990 | 254 | −5.4% |
| FY 2021 | $2.99B | 2,618 | 301 | −1.1% |
| FY 2020 | $3.02B | 2,931 | 346 | +9.5% |
| FY 2019 | $2.76B | 2,669 | 363 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 Goddard Space Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.76B | 1,871 | 87 | 18.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $3.68B | 2,146 | 76 | 17.9% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $2.72B | 1,224 | 33 | 13.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.67B | 2,053 | 70 | 13.0% |
| 517919 | ALL OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $1.98B | 574 | 11 | 9.7% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $1.00B | 443 | 28 | 4.9% |
| 333314 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING | $897.67M | 228 | 6 | 4.4% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $854.19M | 659 | 22 | 4.2% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $414.85M | 230 | 14 | 2.0% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $318.08M | 371 | 5 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $3.33B | 1,754 | 45 | 16.2% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $1.39B | 268 | 3 | 6.8% |
| AR45 | R&D- SPACE: OPERATIONS, TRACKING AND DATA ACQUISITION (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $1.30B | 357 | 8 | 6.3% |
| AR21 | R&D- SPACE: SCIENCE/APPLICATIONS (BASIC RESEARCH) | $1.24B | 792 | 37 | 6.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.07B | 840 | 24 | 5.2% |
| 1820 | SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS | $996.39M | 659 | 16 | 4.9% |
| AR11 | SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH | $961.91M | 558 | 40 | 4.7% |
| AR15 | SPACE R&D SVCS; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH & SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $905.71M | 247 | 8 | 4.4% |
| 1675 | SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS | $560.19M | 2,073 | 69 | 2.7% |
| AR34 | R&D- SPACE: FLIGHT (ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT) | $539.59M | 47 | 2 | 2.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERATON INC. | $1.93B | 494 | 9.4% | NAICS 517919 · PSC D318 |
| ASSOC UNIV RESEARCH ASTRONOMY | $1.48B | 263 | 7.2% | NAICS 541710 · PSC AR45 |
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | $1.36B | 462 | 6.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC R425 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $995.32M | 232 | 4.9% | NAICS 541712 · PSC R425 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $936.38M | 359 | 4.6% | NAICS 336414 · PSC AR15 |
| BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $805.37M | 488 | 3.9% | NAICS 541330 · PSC AR15 |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $621.31M | 224 | 3.0% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R499 |
| KBRWYLE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $575.55M | 286 | 2.8% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R499 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $563.50M | 62 | 2.7% | NAICS 336414 · PSC AR34 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $466.10M | 78 | 2.3% | NAICS 334511 · PSC 1820 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 98.9%
Small-business share 3.1%
Set-aside share 89.1%
Average action value $1.10M
Largest recorded action $187.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Nasa Goddard Space Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNG12FD66C | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $500.0K | 336414 | 1820 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80GSFC20C0044 | SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | AJ31 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80GSFC24CA054 | MATERION BRUSH INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 212290 | 9610 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| NNG16WA70C | PERATON INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541330 | AR21 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80GSFC21C0045 | TOM & JERRY, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $144.8K | 561920 | R499 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80GSFC25FA032 | TETRA TECH, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $373.7K | 541620 | C219 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT 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 Goddard Space Flight Center represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$20.52B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 18,689 contract actions and an average action value of $1.10M 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 98.9% 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 541715 and PSC R425. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.