Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the United States Space Force
The Space Force is the newest military service and runs the federal government's space-systems buys through SSC (LA AFB), Space RCO (Kirtland), and the Space Development Agency (Tranche-based proliferated LEO architecture).
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$30B
- Mission
- Military operations in, from, and to space
- Procurement office
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
Contract vehicles used most
- STRATFI/TACFI
- SDA Tranche
- SSC IDIQs
How businesses win bids with the USSF
SDA's bi-annual Tranche solicitations are the most predictable entry point for new commercial space firms. STRATFI/TACFI matches private capital with government funds for SBIR Phase II graduates.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 336414 — Guided Missile & Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- NAICS 541715 — Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Industries that sell most to USSF
States with the most USSF contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the United States Space Force spend on contracts annually?
- The United States Space Force obligates approximately $30 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the United States Space Force use most?
- Common contract vehicles include STRATFI/TACFI, SDA Tranche, SSC IDIQs.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the United States Space Force?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 336414 (Guided Missile & Space Vehicle Manufacturing); 541715 (Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences); 541330 (Engineering Services).
- How do small businesses win work with the United States Space Force?
- SDA's bi-annual Tranche solicitations are the most predictable entry point for new commercial space firms. STRATFI/TACFI matches private capital with government funds for SBIR Phase II graduates.
- Where is the United States Space Force's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the Space Systems Command (SSC).