Northrop Grumman Systems (UEI Q11ZHUFBW741) Government Contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · UEI Q11ZHUFBW741 · One of 19 Northrop Grumman Systems registrations: see the combined company
Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts totaled $1.1B across 18 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026 versus FY2025, obligations were up 28.1%, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was the largest buyer, receiving $1B (95% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $507,269,935 across 12 awards with activity that year, a change of +28.1% from $396,015,319 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,104,292,593 across 18 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $507M
- Awards in FY2026
- 12
- Change vs FY2025
- +28.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.1B
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.
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contracts by year
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $507,269,935 | 12 | +28.1% |
| FY2025 | $396,015,319 | 13 | +97% |
| FY2024 | $201,007,338 | 12 | n/a |
About Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations rose 152% from FY2024 ($201M) to FY2026 ($507M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts come from one customer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (95%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), 79% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract work are Virginia, Arizona and California; Virginia alone accounts for 96%.
Which agencies award Northrop Grumman Systems contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,046,589,388 | 94.8% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $57,703,205 | 5.2% |
Northrop Grumman Systems contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Northrop Grumman Systems's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $871,368,848 | 78.9% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $113,419,169 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $102,808,334 | 9.3% |
| 4 | All Other TelecommunicationsNAICS 517919 | $16,696,242 | 1.5% |
Where Northrop Grumman Systems contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $1,063,037,580 | 96.3% |
| 2 | Arizona | $41,155,013 | 3.7% |
| 3 | California | $100,000 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Northrop Grumman Systems
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4,299,323,853 |
| 2 | Torch Technologies Inc | $1,919,571,237 |
| 3 | Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. | $1,310,055,532 |
| 4 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $1,204,972,276 |
| 5 | Aerojet Rocketdyne of De, Inc | $1,002,996,522 |
Recent Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards
The latest Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHABITABLE WORLDS OBSERVATORY SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS AND MISSION ARCHITECTURE STUDIES | $11,376,989 | 80GSFC26C0013 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseCONCEPT DEVELOPMENT MINIMUM GUARANTEE | $100,000 | FA881926FB022 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Department of DefenseDESIGN, DEVELOP, TEST, AND PRODUCE GLOBAL VARIANTS OF THE PROTECTED TACTICAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SPACE VEHICLES, ASSOCIATED GROUND SYSTEMS AND ANCHOR STATIONS | $7,500,000 | FA880725FB018 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE AIR FORCE TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER UTILIZES DATA FROM SPACE-BASED SENSORS IN SUPPORT OF ITS NUCLEAR SURVEILLANCE MISSION. THE SPACE TEST PROGRAM SATELLITE #6 IS A UNIQUE ASSET THAT CONTRIBUTE | $842,310 | FA702225C0001 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseRAPID ON ORBIT SPACE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION RING (ROOSTER-5) INTEGRATION, TEST, AND OPERATIONS EFFORTS | $22,089,071 | FA881925CB002 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationADVANCED X-RAY IMAGING SATELLITE (AXIS) PHASE A | $745,840 | 80GSFC25CA015 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHELIOSWARM PROGRAM SUPPORT | $95,121,303 | 80ARC024CA007 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSTABLE: SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES FOR ARCHITECTURE BASELINE | $3,502,252 | 80MSFC24CA014 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSTRATOSPHERE TROPOSPHERE RESPONSE USING INFRARED VERTICALLY-RESOLVED LIGHT EXPLORER (STRIVE) SPACECRAFT AND MISSION OPS PHASE A | $5,685,279 | 80GSFC24CA045 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationATMOSPHERE OBSERVING SYSTEM INCLINED PROPULSIVE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE SECONDARY PAYLOAD ADAPTER SPACECRAFT ACCOMMODATION STUDY DELIVERY ORDERS | $825,000 | 80GSFC23F0095 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationATMOSPHERE OBSERVING SYSTEM INCLINED SPACECRAFT ACCOMMODATION STUDY | $1,175,000 | 80GSFC23F0052 |
| May 5, 2023 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationATMOSPHERE OBSERVING SYSTEM - POLAR (AOS-P) SPACECRAFT ACCOMMODATION STUDY | $1,800,000 | 80GSFC23F0044 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Department of DefenseRAPID ON-ORBIT SPACE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION RING | $78,770,594 | FA881422C0004 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationICE, CLOUD, AND LAND ELEVATION-2 (ICESAT-2) MISSION OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC) SUPPORT CENTER CONTRACT - PROVIDE HIGHLY SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISSION OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO MEET ICESAT-2 SC | $28,984,214 | 80GSFC22CA018 |
| Jan 5, 2021 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHELIO SWARM PHASE A SUPPORT | $3,677,011 | 80ARC021C0006 |
| Sep 3, 2015 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NEXTSTEP NRA AWARD. THIS NEXTSTEP CONTRACT BUILDS UPON THE SUCCESS OF COMMERCIAL ORBITAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SPACE ACT AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AN EXISTING INTERNATIONAL SPAC | $1,780,030,031 | NNH15CN76C |
| Mar 23, 2015 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJOINT POLAR SATELLITE SYSTEM-2 SPACECRAFT. GD-300HP CORE SPACECRAFT INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, SOURCE CODE, MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND DOCUMENTATION FOR THE JPSS-2 SPACECRAFT MISSION. | $575,251,038 | NNG15VE05D |
| May 28, 2014 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHIS EFFORT IS FOR WORK PERFORMED DURING PHASE B THROUGH F OF THE TRANSITING EXOPLANET SURVEY SATELLITE (TESS) MISSION. THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THESE PHASES ARE PRESENTED IN INDIVIDUAL S | $103,107,122 | NNG14FC04C |
Subcontracting opportunities with Northrop Grumman Systems
Large prime contractors such as Northrop Grumman Systems buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Northrop Grumman Systems is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
Explore government contracts related to Northrop Grumman Systems
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government all other telecommunications contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Government contracts in California
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Northrop Grumman Systems make from government contracts?
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation received $1.1B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 18 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $507M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Northrop Grumman Systems?
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $1B to Northrop Grumman Systems from FY2024 to FY2026, 95% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Northrop Grumman Systems do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Northrop Grumman Systems's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715) and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414).
- Where does Northrop Grumman Systems perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract dollars went to work in Virginia ($1.1B), Arizona ($41.2M) and California ($100K).
- Are Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts growing?
- Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations rose 152% from FY2024 ($201M) to FY2026 ($507M). 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 Northrop Grumman Systems?
- Look at the agencies and industries Northrop Grumman Systems 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.