Data / Federal awards / NAICS 336415 / National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts under NAICS 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing: $1.8 billion to 12 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $1.8 billion under NAICS 336415, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing, across 15 contract awards to 12 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION ($1.1 billion), THE BOEING COMPANY ($456.1 million), AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. ($142.4 million). 11 opportunities under this code are open on SAM.gov now.
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- Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- Contract awards
- 15
- Obligated
- $1.8 billion
- Named recipients
- 12
- Small business share of obligations
- 0%
- Full and open competition share
- 8%
- Set aside share
- 0%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-30
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Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $1.08 billion | 61.0% |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $456.1 million | 25.9% |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $142.4 million | 8.1% |
| UNITED LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $69.7 million | 4.0% |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $13.1 million | 0.7% |
| SIERRA SPACE CORP | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $3 million | 0.2% |
| CREARE LLC | Small Business | 1 | $1.8 million | 0.1% |
| MOOG INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $453,795 | 0.0% |
| ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $335,254 | 0.0% |
| AEROTEMP CONSULTING LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $77,200 | 0.0% |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $65,591 | 0.0% |
| VACCO INDUSTRIES | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-1,180 | -0.0% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 15 | $1.76 billion |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $635.4 million |
| FY2025 | $533.1 million |
| FY2026 | $594.5 million |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR11 | Space R&d Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research | 2 | $1.08 billion |
| 1820 | Space Vehicle Components | 2 | $456.1 million |
| 2845 | Rocket Engines and Components | 1 | $142.4 million |
| 1337 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Explosive Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components | 1 | $59.5 million |
| 1675 | Space Vehicle Components | 2 | $13.3 million |
| V126 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Space Transportation/launch | 1 | $10.2 million |
| AR15 | Space R&d Svcs; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&d Facilities & Maj Equip | 2 | $4.8 million |
| 1398 | Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment | 1 | $335,254 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80MSFC20D0008 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | IDC | 336415 | SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS) BOOSTER PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS CONTRACT (BPOC) | $956,357,007 | $3,472,777,616 | June 29, 2020 | usaspending.gov | ||
| NNM12AA82C | THE BOEING COMPANY | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE FOR SLS | $456,074,645 | $1,539,113,847 | October 1, 2012 | December 31, 2027 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| 80JSC021DA020 | AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | IDC | 336415 | CERTIFICATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE ORION MAIN ENGINE (OME) | $142,440,680 | $600,000,000 | September 21, 2021 | usaspending.gov | ||
| NNM07AA75C | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | FIRST DDT AND E, ARES I-X, AND FLIGHT TESTS. FIRST STAGE WILL BE A FIVE SEGMENT, SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER DERIVED FROM THE SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM | $119,586,257 | $4,458,196,320 | April 17, 2006 | December 31, 2026 | Corinne, UT | usaspending.gov |
| 80MSFC26C0012 | UNITED LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | CENTAUR UPPER STAGE FOR SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS) TO BE PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTEMIS PROGRAM TO MEET NASA SLS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIO | $59,500,000 | $177,441,991 | June 18, 2026 | June 18, 2031 | Englewood, CO | usaspending.gov |
| 80MSFC21C0010 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | MARS ASCENT PROPULSION SYSTEM (MAPS) | $12,875,000 | $91,946,261 | March 4, 2021 | September 30, 2025 | Elkton, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 80MSFC26P0004 | UNITED LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Purchase Order | 336415 | 60-DAY STUDY VC5 FOR SLS | $10,175,741 | $10,175,741 | March 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Englewood, CO | usaspending.gov |
| 80MSFC24CA018 | SIERRA SPACE CORP | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS EFFORT IS THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND DEVELOPMENT TESTING FOR LOW LEAKAGE VALVES CONCEPTS USED TO PRIMARILY SERVICE L | $3,031,410 | $3,031,410 | October 25, 2024 | October 25, 2026 | Louisville, CO | usaspending.gov |
| 80GSFC26C0029 | CREARE LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | VENUS MASS SPECTROMETER (VMS) WIDE RANGE PUMP (WRP) FOR DAVINCI | $1,800,000 | $4,155,821 | July 29, 2026 | July 28, 2028 | Hanover, NH | usaspending.gov |
| 80JSC022CA015 | MOOG INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | THIS SOLE-SOURCE PROCUREMENT IS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, INSTRUMENTATION, STRUCTURAL ANALYSES, AND TESTING OF FIVE 5LBF CLASS NTO/MMH THRUSTERS | $453,795 | $3,506,075 | September 21, 2022 | September 30, 2025 | Niagara Falls, NY | usaspending.gov |
| 80JSC024PA007 | ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Purchase Order | 336415 | THE REQUIRED SERVICES INVOLVE THE MODIFICATION, TESTING, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXPLOSIVE TRANSFER LINES AND ASSOCIATED MANIFOLDS. TH | $335,254 | $335,254 | September 11, 2024 | September 11, 2025 | Simsbury, CT | usaspending.gov |
| 80NSSC25PC015 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Purchase Order | 336415 | MACH 6 NOZZLE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS | $219,642 | $219,642 | September 24, 2025 | January 24, 2026 | Elkton, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 80NSSC26P0264 | AEROTEMP CONSULTING LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Purchase Order | 336415 | MLI ASSEMBLY | $77,200 | $77,200 | February 20, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Greenbelt, MD | usaspending.gov |
| MSFC0199911DNAS800016 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | PRODUCTION AND O&M FOR 35 EXTERNAL TANKS | $65,591 | $2,922,489,906 | October 27, 2000 | February 28, 2013 | New Orleans, LA | usaspending.gov |
| NNM16AC22C | VACCO INDUSTRIES | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Definitive Contract | 336415 | IGF::OT::IGF THIS CPFF CONTRACT AWARD TO VACCO INDUSTRIES FOR LUNAR FLASHLIGHT PROPULSION SYSTEM SERVICES. | $-1,180 | $2,647,670 | July 1, 2016 | June 30, 2019 | South El Monte, CA | usaspending.gov |
Public U.S. federal spending data (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Obligations are the contract actions dated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027 of the USAspending.gov award archive of 2026-10-06; a contract's total value is its current value as USAspending reports it, including earlier years. Recipients are matched on their SAM.gov UEI, never on the name, and are shown as the government prints them. Sole proprietorships and opted-out entities count in the totals and are not named. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.