Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory Government Contracts
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Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory government contracts totaled $606M across 117 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 24.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $595M (98% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $175,665,891 across 57 awards with activity that year, a change of -24.6% from $232,933,536 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $606,401,115 across 117 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $176M
- Awards in FY2026
- 57
- Change vs FY2025
- -24.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $606M
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.
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory federal contracts by year
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $175,665,891 | 57 | -24.6% |
| FY2025 | $232,933,536 | 82 | +17.8% |
| FY2024 | $197,801,687 | 92 | n/a |
About Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's federal contracts
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's federal contract obligations fell 11% from FY2024 ($198M) to FY2026 ($176M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (98%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 62% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contract work are Utah, Alabama and Virginia; Utah alone accounts for 93%.
Which agencies award Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory. Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory DoD contracts account for 98% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $594,544,329 | 98.0% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $11,856,786 | 2.0% |
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $374,619,340 | 61.8% |
| 2 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $128,538,247 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $86,227,865 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Research and Development in NanotechnologyNAICS 541713 | $11,841,336 | 2.0% |
| 5 | Communication Equipment Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811213 | $5,017,257 | 0.8% |
| 6 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $467,779 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Periodical PublishersNAICS 513120 | $282,169 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811210 | $131,593 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Convention and Trade Show OrganizersNAICS 561920 | $15,450 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $10,000 | <0.1% |
Where Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $561,124,505 | 92.5% |
| 2 | Alabama | $13,252,057 | 2.2% |
| 3 | Virginia | $2,014,971 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Colorado | $1,120,614 | 0.2% |
| 5 | California | $250,306 | <0.1% |
| 6 | New Mexico | $10,000 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,885,087,825 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,822,954 |
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $6,548,514,544 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 5 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
Recent Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contract awards
The latest Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseMOBILE CUBESAT COMMAND AND CONTROL (MC3) NETWORK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT | $282,169 | N0024426P0042 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseWOSA WEAPON APP STORE | $415,000 | FA865126FB030 |
| May 13, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationRENTAL OF EXHIBIT SPACE FOR THE 2026 SMALL SATELLITE CONFERENCE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $15,450 | 80NSSC26P0647 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROVIDE A SOLUTIONS-BASED APPROACH FOR THE ORDER OF SUPPLY HARDWARE PARTS FOR THE TECHNICAL REFRESH III UNDER THE VIRTUAL IMAGERY PROCESSING CAPABILITY (VIP-C) | $4,433,494 | FA239826FB003 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS IN SECTION J OF THIS TASK ORDER. | $1,711,323 | HQ085426FE035 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS IN SECTION J OF THIS TASK ORDER. | $119,970 | HQ085426FE023 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Department of DefenseSUPPORT AND SUSTAINMENT SERVICES | $20,518,134 | FA239826FB002 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL LABOR, SUPPLIES, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, FACILITIES, AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS REASONABLY REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED | $680,029 | FA821825FB031 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE WORK TO BE PERFORMED HEREUNDER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS CONTAINED IN ATTACHMENT 1-SOW, EXHIBIT A-CDRLS, AND ALL OTHER ATTACHMENTS CITED IN SECTION J, WHICH ARE INCORPORAT | $8,307,739 | N0017325F2442 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Department of DefenseREPUBLIC OF KOREA AIR FORCE GLOBAL HAWK HIGH-ALTITUDE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TASKING, COLLECTION, PROCESSING, EXPLOITATION & DISSEMINATION (TCPED) SYSTEM | $28,628,661 | FA852725CB001 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROVIDE A SOLUTIONS BASE APPROACH FOR THE ORDER OF SUPPLY HARDWARE PARTS FOR THE TECH REFRESH UNDER THE VIRTUAL IMAGERY PROCESSING CAPABILITY (VIP-C) IDIQ. THI | $6,738,082 | FA239825FB012 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Department of DefenseRE-ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURE OF 65 PRESSURE MONITORING RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER UNITS. | $4,279,791 | FA820425FB006 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS EFFORT IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM MODULAR OPEN SYSTEMS APPROACH VERIFICATION FOR A GOVERNMENT ACQUIRED SYSTEM. | $1,289,968 | FA820425FB004 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR PROVIDED SPACE CRAFT AND GROUND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET DELIVERY ORDER AS PART OF THE REQUIREMENT SPECIFIED IN SECTION M OF THE IDIQ. | $10,000 | FA880925FB025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS TASK ORDER IS TO CONDUCT A REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS, MARKET SURVEY, TRADE STUDY, AND DEVELOP THE REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE. THIS INCLUDES PROCUREMENT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS, RESEARCH, | $636,443 | FA820425FB007 |
| May 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseVIP-C HPC ENHANCEMENTS | $28,912,053 | FA239825FB005 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROVIDE A SOLUTIONS BASE APPROACH FOR THE ORDER OF SUPPLY HARDWARE PARTS FOR THE TECH REFRESH UNDER THE VIRTUAL IMAGERY PROCESSING CAPABILITY (VIP-C) IDIQ. | $3,898,565 | FA239825FB008 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Department of DefenseSMALL SATELLITE PORTIFOLO (SSP) CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT ACTION TO 01 FA9453-22-F-0007. | $19,061,953 | FA945325FX014 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Department of DefenseVIP-C DDE | $3,734,425 | FA239825FB006 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Department of DefenseVIP-C STANAG | $1,390,403 | FA239825FB007 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SUSTAINMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE VIRTUAL IMAGERY PROCESSING CAPABILITY (VIP-C). PERFORMANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFIC | $22,064,076 | FA239825FB004 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Department of DefenseSUPPORT AFRL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO PERFORM SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS, SATELLITE SYSTEM, AND SENSOR SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, MISSION PLANNING, DESIGN, | $771,730 | FA945325FX011 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE SCOPE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROCURE ENDURING ENGINEERING, SPECIALTY ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS TO EXECUTE REQUIREME | $3,434,455 | FA821925FB004 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABOR ONLY | $9,700,000 | HQ085425F0005 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Department of DefenseOBTAIN CONTRACTUAL FY2025 REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE LIGHT FILTER FOR THE DMSP-SEON PROGRAM. NSN:6650-01-057-1110 | $131,593 | FA825025F0011 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory make from government contracts?
- Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory received $606M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 117 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $176M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory?
- The Department of Defense obligated $595M to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory from FY2024 to FY2026, 98% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511) and engineering services (NAICS 541330).
- Where does Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory contract dollars went to work in Utah ($561M), Alabama ($13.3M) and Virginia ($2M).
- Are Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's government contracts growing?
- Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory's federal contract obligations fell 11% from FY2024 ($198M) to FY2026 ($176M), peaking in FY2025. 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 Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory?
- Look at the agencies and industries Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory 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.