NASA is the U.S. civilian space agency, responsible for the civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA spends $20B+ annually on contracts for spacecraft, IT systems, research, and professional services through nine field centers.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win NASA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Target specific NASA field centers (JPL, Goddard, JSC) based on your capabilities
Attend NASA Industry Days at relevant field centers
Pursue NASA SBIR/STTR program for technology development opportunities
Register with NASA's Vendor Information Pages at nasaprocurement.nasa.gov
Contact the NASA Office of Small Business Programs for matchmaking events
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
SAM.gov + NASA field center vendor registration. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match National Aeronautics and Space Administration's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awards 22% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 3% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 5%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration spends approximately $20B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $25B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
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