Manages space exploration, aeronautics, and Earth science programs. Buyer of advanced technology, engineering, and IT.
FY2026 Budget
$25B+ (space exploration, aeronautics, Earth science, technology)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@nasa.gov
2026 Trend
Space exploration expansion, lunar program, Mars missions, commercial space partnerships, Earth observation systems
Top NAICS Codes for NASA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541330
541320
334290
541512
336415
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Advanced engineering and technology development
Space systems and satellite technology
IT and data management for space missions
Scientific research and instruments
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Advanced technology and innovation prioritized
- Small business SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program active
- Security clearances required for some work
- Multi-year research and development contracts
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
NASA offers advanced technology opportunities with substantial budgets. SBIR program excellent for tech startups. Challenging work but prestigious. Compliance high, technical expertise critical.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. NASA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@nasa.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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What is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration procurement forecast for FY2026?
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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.
How can small businesses access NASA forecast data?
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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.
What types of contracts does NASA forecast for small businesses?
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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.
What NAICS codes should I focus on for NASA contracts?
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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.
How far in advance does NASA post contract forecasts?
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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.