United Launch Services Government Contracts
United Launch Services, LLC · UEI XHAMULHCL9N3 · Centennial, CO
United Launch Services government contracts totaled $2.5B across 68 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 47.3% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $2.4B (97% of the total). Obligations were $1.5B in FY2024, $619M in FY2025 and $326M in FY2026.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $326,316,539 across 32 awards with activity that year, a change of -47.3% from $618,693,348 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,483,704,157 across 68 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $326M
- Awards in FY2026
- 32
- Change vs FY2025
- -47.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.5B
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.
United Launch Services federal contracts by year
United Launch Services federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $326,316,539 | 32 | -47.3% |
| FY2025 | $618,693,348 | 40 | -59.8% |
| FY2024 | $1,538,694,270 | 55 | n/a |
About United Launch Services's federal contracts
United Launch Services's federal contract obligations fell 79% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($326M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of United Launch Services's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (97%).
Its main line of government work is nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (NAICS 481212), 97% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most United Launch Services contract work are Colorado and California; Colorado alone accounts for 86%.
Which agencies award United Launch Services contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to United Launch Services, LLC. United Launch Services DoD contracts account for 97% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,413,787,226 | 97.2% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $69,916,931 | 2.8% |
United Launch Services contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on United Launch Services's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $2,415,367,031 | 97.2% |
| 2 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336415 | $69,675,741 | 2.8% |
Where United Launch Services contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $2,133,339,658 | 85.9% |
| 2 | California | $350,364,499 | 14.1% |
Companies similar to United Launch Services
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $9,369,124,689 |
Recent United Launch Services contract awards
The latest United Launch Services contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCENTAUR UPPER STAGE FOR SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS) TO BE PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTEMIS PROGRAM TO MEET NASA SLS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. | $59,500,000 | 80MSFC26C0012 |
| May 22, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 | $712,991 | FA881126FB017 |
| May 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 LAUNCH SERVICES | $491,958 | FA881126FB015 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 | $1,606,154 | FA881126FB014 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration60-DAY STUDY VC5 FOR SLS | $10,175,741 | 80MSFC26P0004 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 LAUNCH SERVICES | $23,288 | FA881126FB009 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 LAUNCH SERVICE PROCUREMENT | $1,331,261 | FA881126FB003 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 2 | $490,974 | FA881125FB027 |
| May 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH (NSSL) PHASE 3 LANE 2 LAUNCH SERVICES | $222,713,114 | FA881125FB018 |
| May 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH (NSSL) PHASE 3 LANE 2 LAUNCH SERVICES | $205,327,793 | FA881125FB017 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseSEE ATTACHMENT 1, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) | $187,850,000 | FA881125FB013 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseSEE ATTACHMENT 1, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) | $66,037,500 | FA881125FB012 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $13,400,000 | FA881125FB004 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SPACE SECURITY LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $170,743,415 | FA881124FB028 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH SERVICES PHASE 2 | $109,843,000 | FA881124FB027 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $114,981,247 | FA881124FB024 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $104,584,481 | FA881124FB025 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $16,106 | FA881124FB019 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $99,390,000 | FA881124FB020 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH SERVICES PHASE 2 | $126,764,781 | FA881124FB008 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Department of DefenseSPACEX MISSION SDA T2TL-C | $90,320,373 | FA881124FB017 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $107,492,407 | FA881124FB016 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 3 LANE 1 LAUNCH SERVICES PROCUREMENT | $1,500,000 | FA881124FB013 |
| May 23, 2024 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PHASE 2 | $121,138,726 | FA881124FB012 |
| May 8, 2024 | Department of DefensePROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS FOR PHASE 2 ADDITIONAL PRE-PRICED MISSION UNIQUE SERVICES PROPOSAL 23-10607 | $143,178 | FA881124FB010 |
Subcontracting opportunities with United Launch Services
Large prime contractors such as United Launch Services buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, United Launch Services 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 United Launch Services make from government contracts?
- United Launch Services, LLC received $2.5B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 68 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $326M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with United Launch Services?
- The Department of Defense obligated $2.4B to United Launch Services from FY2024 to FY2026, 97% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does United Launch Services do for the government?
- By contract dollars, United Launch Services's largest federal contract industries are nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (NAICS 481212) and guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing (NAICS 336415).
- Where does United Launch Services perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most United Launch Services contract dollars went to work in Colorado ($2.1B) and California ($350M).
- Are United Launch Services's government contracts growing?
- United Launch Services's federal contract obligations fell 79% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($326M). 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 United Launch Services?
- Look at the agencies and industries United Launch Services 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.