Blue Origin Government Contracts
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Blue Origin government contracts totaled $1.2B across 18 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 932.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was the largest buyer, accounting for $818M (68% of the total); FY2026 included 14 awards, compared with 10 in FY2025.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,095,336,307 across 14 awards with activity that year, a change of +932.8% from $106,054,852 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,211,976,025 across 18 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 14
- Change vs FY2025
- +932.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.2B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Blue Origin federal contracts by year
Blue Origin federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,095,336,307 | 14 | +932.8% |
| FY2025 | $106,054,852 | 10 | +901.9% |
| FY2024 | $10,584,866 | 6 | n/a |
About Blue Origin's federal contracts
Blue Origin's federal contract obligations rose 10248% from FY2024 ($10.6M) to FY2026 ($1.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Blue Origin works for at least 2 federal agencies. The largest customer is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with 68% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Defense (32%).
Its main line of government work is guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414), 61% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Blue Origin contract work are Alabama, Florida and California; Alabama alone accounts for 54%.
Which agencies award Blue Origin contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Blue Origin, LLC.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $818,476,804 | 67.5% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $393,499,221 | 32.5% |
Blue Origin contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Blue Origin's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $744,819,352 | 61.5% |
| 2 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $461,152,480 | 38.0% |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $6,004,193 | 0.5% |
Where Blue Origin contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $660,000,517 | 54.5% |
| 2 | Florida | $363,228,313 | 30.0% |
| 3 | California | $188,624,975 | 15.6% |
| 4 | Washington | $122,220 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Blue Origin
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 336414), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $34,249,133,723 |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $30,037,806,948 |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $13,758,205,128 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $6,115,003,016 |
| 5 | The Boeing Company | $4,298,536,062 |
Recent Blue Origin contract awards
The latest Blue Origin contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPROVIDE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, LAUNCH, AND ON ORBIT, CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF A MARS SAMPLE RETURN (MSR) MISSION AND FUTURE MARS SURFACE, ORBITAL, AND HUMAN EXPLORATION MISSI | $660,000,017 | 80GSFC26C0032 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of DefensePHASE 3 LANE 1 LAUNCH SERVICE TASK ORDER (LSTO) FOR NTO-4 | $125,201,055 | FA881126FB016 |
| May 26, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCOMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CX-2B | $36,660,000 | 80JSC026F7015 |
| May 26, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCOMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CX-2A | $64,860,000 | 80JSC026F7013 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 | $1,974,975 | FA881126FB012 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseSCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER. | $500 | HQ085926FG319 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT INTO A SPACE VEHICLE PROCESSING FACILITY ON CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION. THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF THE NSSL SPACE VEHICLE PROCESSING COMMERCIAL | $78,256,000 | FA880226C0002 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCOMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER CS-7 | $55,100,000 | 80JSC025F7071 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Department of DefenseBLUE ORIGINS CAPABILITIES FOR ROCKET CARGO | $1,366,691 | FA238525CB023 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationFLIGHT PROVIDER SHALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIMARY DECELERATOR SYSTEM SAFETY CASE FOR THE NASA SUB-ORBITAL TEAM. | $500,000 | 80AFRC25FA034 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHE OBJECTIVE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DEVELOP AND ASSESS A VARIETY OF END-TO-END LOGISTICS AND MOBILITY ARCHITECTURES. THE ASSESSMENTS WILL INCLUDE FIGURES OF MERIT THAT NASA CAN USE FOR SHAPING BUDGETS A | $4,387,006 | 80HQTR25CA003 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseSEE ATTACHMENT 1, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) | $181,650,000 | FA881125FB011 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationACCESS TO SPACE (ATS) TRADE STUDIES | $249,996 | 80NSSC24PC138 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCOMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES (CLPS) TASK ORDER CT-3 | $18,720,211 | 80JSC024F0068 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Department of DefenseLAUNCH SERVICE USER GUIDE (LSUG) MINIMUM AWARD TASK ORDER | $50,000 | FA881824FB026 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 1 LAUNCH SERVICES PROCUREMENT | $5,000,000 | FA881124FB014 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationVENTURE-CLASS ACQUISITION OF DEDICATED AND RIDESHARE (VADR) UMBRELLA TASK ORDER. | $99,569,230 | 80KSC023FA102 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA LAUNCH SERVICES (NLS) II CONTRACT | $7,753,620 | 80KSC021C0009 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Blue Origin
Large prime contractors such as Blue Origin buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Blue Origin is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Blue Origin make from government contracts?
- Blue Origin, LLC received $1.2B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 18 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $1.1B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Blue Origin?
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $818M to Blue Origin from FY2024 to FY2026, 68% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Blue Origin do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Blue Origin's largest federal contract industries are guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414), nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (NAICS 481212) and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715).
- Where does Blue Origin perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Blue Origin contract dollars went to work in Alabama ($660M), Florida ($363M) and California ($189M).
- Are Blue Origin's government contracts growing?
- Blue Origin's federal contract obligations rose 10248% from FY2024 ($10.6M) to FY2026 ($1.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Blue Origin?
- Look at the agencies and industries Blue Origin works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.