Question 1

What is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration procurement forecast for FY2026?

Accepted Answer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a FY2026 budget of $25B+ (space exploration, aeronautics, Earth science, technology). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Space exploration expansion, lunar program, Mars missions, commercial space partnerships, Earth observation systems. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541330, 541320, 334290.

Question 2

How can small businesses access NASA forecast data?

Accepted Answer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@nasa.gov to request upcoming acquisition forecasts directly. Many agencies publish annual small business forecasts 6-12 months in advance of RFP release.

Question 3

What types of contracts does NASA forecast for small businesses?

Accepted Answer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration forecasts set-aside competitions for: Advanced engineering and technology development; Space systems and satellite technology; IT and data management for space missions. These include both new requirements and recompetes of existing contracts. Monitoring recompetes is the most reliable way to find upcoming opportunities at this agency.

Question 4

What NAICS codes should I focus on for NASA contracts?

Accepted Answer

The highest-volume NAICS codes at National Aeronautics and Space Administration are: 541330, 541320, 334290, 541512, 336415. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and NASA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.

Question 5

How far in advance does NASA post contract forecasts?

Accepted Answer

Most federal agencies, including National Aeronautics and Space Administration, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@nasa.gov) and subscribe to industry day announcements. Engaging with the agency pre-RFP — through RFI responses, capability statement submissions, and industry days — significantly increases your probability of win when the solicitation drops.

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