01 / Contracting Office Profile
Space Development Agency Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code HQ0850
Space Development Agency is a federal contracting office within IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Space Development Agency contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Space Development Agency accounts for 94.7% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Space Development Agency 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$130.43M
FY 2023ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | $130.43M | 68 | 28 | −80.5% |
| FY 2022 | $667.90M | 137 | 46 | +174.3% |
| FY 2021 | $243.48M | 117 | 28 | +234.4% |
| FY 2020 | $72.81M | 23 | 10 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Space Development Agency 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 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | 97AD | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Space Development Agency 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) | $843.19M | 247 | 45 | 75.6% |
| 481212 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION | $157.18M | 11 | 1 | 14.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $76.55M | 42 | 1 | 6.9% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $17.22M | 9 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $13.88M | 14 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 337211 | WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING | $2.48M | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.45M | 6 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $756.5K | 5 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $462.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $259.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Space Development Agency buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC23 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $682.51M | 144 | 21 | 61.2% |
| V126 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: SPACE TRANSPORTATION/LAUNCH | $157.18M | 11 | 1 | 14.1% |
| AC33 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $92.79M | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $76.55M | 42 | 1 | 6.9% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $19.47M | 16 | 4 | 1.7% |
| AD93 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $18.31M | 15 | 2 | 1.6% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $17.22M | 9 | 1 | 1.5% |
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $15.16M | 16 | 5 | 1.4% |
| AC13 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $14.81M | 44 | 19 | 1.3% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $13.88M | 14 | 1 | 1.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Space Development Agency 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $296.04M | 26 | 26.6% | NAICS 481212 · PSC V126 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $198.47M | 21 | 17.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC23 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $184.51M | 14 | 16.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC23 |
| YORK SPACE SYSTEMS LLC | $115.00M | 27 | 10.3% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC23 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC | $92.79M | 12 | 8.3% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC33 |
| AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | $79.00M | 48 | 7.1% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R799 |
| PERSPECTA ENGINEERING INC. | $32.87M | 21 | 2.9% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD93 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE | $17.92M | 18 | 1.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC R425 |
| SECURIGENCE LLC | $17.22M | 9 | 1.5% | NAICS 541511 · PSC DA01 |
| GENERAL ATOMICS | $15.35M | 11 | 1.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Space Development Agency 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 100.0%
Small-business share 0.2%
Set-aside share 87.1%
Average action value $3.23M
Largest recorded action $111.39M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Space Development Agency 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ085022C0017 | CAPELLA SPACE CORP | Sep 15, 2023 | $0 | 541715 | AC13 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
| HQ085020F0001 | AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | Sep 13, 2023 | $61.3K | 541330 | R799 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
| HQ085020F0001 | AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | Aug 4, 2023 | $5.1K | 541330 | R799 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
| HQ085022F0004 | PERSPECTA ENGINEERING INC. | Jul 17, 2023 | $2.44M | 541715 | R425 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
| HQ085021C0010 | SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS COMPANY INC. | Jul 12, 2023 | $949.3K | 541715 | AC23 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
| HQ085020F0001 | AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | Jul 5, 2023 | $7.19M | 541330 | R799 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE |
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 Space Development Agency represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$1.11B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 345 contract actions and an average action value of $3.23M to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE and DEPT OF DEFENSE. 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 100.0% 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 541715 and PSC AC23. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.