01 / Contracting Office Profile
Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 80MSFC
Nasa Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall Space Flight Center accounts for 22.8% 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 Marshall 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$3.89B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $3.89B | 1,700 | 136 | −4.0% |
| FY 2024 | $4.05B | 1,671 | 149 | −7.9% |
| FY 2023 | $4.39B | 1,887 | 170 | +9.9% |
| FY 2022 | $4.00B | 2,328 | 196 | +1.9% |
| FY 2021 | $3.92B | 1,963 | 188 | +13.6% |
| FY 2020 | $3.45B | 1,796 | 170 | +33.3% |
| FY 2019 | $2.59B | 1,815 | 196 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Nasa Marshall 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 Marshall 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) | $10.52B | 3,171 | 81 | 40.0% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $7.16B | 426 | 4 | 27.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.68B | 1,690 | 50 | 14.0% |
| 336415 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PROPULSION UNIT AND PROPULSION UNIT PARTS MANUFACTURING | $2.06B | 331 | 8 | 7.8% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $1.18B | 742 | 7 | 4.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $541.25M | 1,806 | 33 | 2.1% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $201.68M | 847 | 10 | 0.8% |
| 236210 | INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $169.50M | 186 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $97.69M | 78 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $78.80M | 449 | 1 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Nasa Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR11 | SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH | $9.99B | 1,470 | 29 | 38.0% |
| AR32 | R&D- SPACE: FLIGHT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $3.73B | 92 | 7 | 14.2% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $2.57B | 1,172 | 22 | 9.8% |
| AR12 | SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $2.21B | 924 | 45 | 8.4% |
| 1675 | SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS | $1.66B | 157 | 5 | 6.3% |
| AB94 | R&D- COMMUNITY SERVICE/DEVELOPMENT: OTHER (ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT) | $938.52M | 52 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 1820 | SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS | $859.94M | 115 | 5 | 3.3% |
| AR21 | R&D- SPACE: SCIENCE/APPLICATIONS (BASIC RESEARCH) | $659.37M | 621 | 16 | 2.5% |
| AR91 | R&D- SPACE: OTHER (BASIC RESEARCH) | $441.55M | 67 | 2 | 1.7% |
| AJ46 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $298.35M | 123 | 1 | 1.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Nasa Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.92B | 468 | 30.1% | NAICS 336414 · PSC AR11 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $3.07B | 87 | 11.7% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AR32 |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $2.44B | 140 | 9.3% | NAICS 541712 · PSC 1675 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE | $2.30B | 1,223 | 8.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AR11 |
| BLUE ORIGIN LLC | $1.72B | 42 | 6.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AR12 |
| JACOBS TECHNOLOGY INC. | $1.61B | 121 | 6.1% | NAICS 541715 · PSC R425 |
| ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED | $870.84M | 119 | 3.3% | NAICS 336415 · PSC AR11 |
| TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING, INC. | $516.15M | 279 | 2.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC R425 |
| BLUE ORIGIN FEDERATION, LLC | $482.35M | 22 | 1.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AR32 |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $459.25M | 143 | 1.7% | NAICS 541710 · PSC AR91 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Nasa Marshall 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 99.8%
Small-business share 2.5%
Set-aside share 84.9%
Average action value $2.00M
Largest recorded action $580.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Nasa Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80MSFC24CA013 | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $932.8K | 541715 | AR11 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| NNM07AB07C | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541710 | AR22 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80MSFC25F0019 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 561210 | M1JZ | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80MSFC22CA005 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 336414 | AR14 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80MSFC25FA090 | CHENEGA GLOBAL PROTECTION, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.21M | 561612 | S206 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| 80MSFC25F7028 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $54.0K | 561210 | Z1HB | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NASA MARSHALL 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 Marshall Space Flight Center represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$26.28B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 13,160 contract actions and an average action value of $2.00M 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 99.8% 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 AR11. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.