Part of National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The NASA Johnson Space Center focuses on the research, development, and operational execution of human spaceflight and aerospace exploration. Its core mission emphasizes the intersection of life sciences and physical engineering, with strategic priorities centered on human research support, payload integration, and the development of Low Earth Orbit destinations.
NASA Johnson Space Center is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, NASA Johnson Space Center has obligated $397,606,420, issued 3 awards, and worked with 3 contractors. It currently has 21 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The NASA Johnson Space Center focuses on the research, development, and operational execution of human spaceflight and aerospace exploration. Its core mission emphasizes the intersection of life sciences and physical engineering, with strategic priorities centered on human research support, payload ...
The NASA Johnson Space Center focuses on the research, development, and operational execution of human spaceflight and aerospace exploration. Its core mission emphasizes the intersection of life sciences and physical engineering, with strategic priorities centered on human research support, payload integration, and the development of Low Earth Orbit destinations. Key initiatives include the management of mission telemetry systems, the operation of specialized training environments such as hypobaric and hypoxia chambers, and the execution of underwater training and saturation diving operations to simulate extraterrestrial environments.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward high-level professional, scientific, and technical services. The agency frequently acquires research and development expertise in physical and engineering sciences, alongside specialized engineering services and the manufacturing of space vehicles and propulsion units. Contractual needs often involve complex systems integration, including the development of Concept of Operations (ConOps) and the procurement of analytical laboratory instrumentation and navigation systems.
The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to research and development, engineering services, and space vehicle manufacturing. There is a strong preference for small business participation, with significant utilization of SBA, SBP, and 8(a) set-asides, indicating a commitment to diversifying its vendor base through small business programs.
Operating as a component of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the center manages a broad organizational scope that integrates government oversight with private sector partnerships. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of combined and subcontracting vehicles to execute highly technical projects ranging from computing infrastructure and data processing to chartered freight air transportation.
Procurement Analytics
Where NASA Johnson Space Center directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at NASA Johnson Space Center and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent NASA Johnson Space Center Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
