California Institute of Technology Government Contracts
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California Institute of Technology government contracts totaled $6.6B across 795 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 7.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the largest buyer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, accounted for $6.6B (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,120,914,676 across 408 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.7% from $2,297,110,426 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $6,593,822,954 across 795 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 408
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $6.6B
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.
California Institute of Technology federal contracts by year
California Institute of Technology federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,120,914,676 | 408 | -7.7% |
| FY2025 | $2,297,110,426 | 575 | +5.6% |
| FY2024 | $2,175,797,852 | 663 | n/a |
About California Institute of Technology's federal contracts
California Institute of Technology's federal contract obligations fell 3% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($2.1B), 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 California Institute of Technology's government contracts come from one customer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (100%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 101% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most California Institute of Technology contract work are California and Maryland; California alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award California Institute of Technology contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to California Institute of Technology.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6,593,623,770 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $199,184 | <0.1% |
California Institute of Technology contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on California Institute of Technology'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 | $6,636,561,871 | 100.6% |
| 2 | Testing Laboratories and ServicesNAICS 541380 | $199,184 | <0.1% |
Where California Institute of Technology contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $6,593,623,770 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Maryland | $199,184 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to California Institute of Technology
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 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $6,548,514,544 |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 4 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
| 5 | The Aerospace Corporation | $3,855,420,439 |
Recent California Institute of Technology contract awards
The latest California Institute of Technology contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationFIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY II (51-233415) | $290,322 | 80NM0026F7072 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIMPROVING GLOBAL TERRESTRIAL HYDROLOGY SIMULATIONS THROUGH BIAS CORRECTION AND DATA ASSIMILATION IN THE RAPID2 MODEL (52-233482) | $113,289 | 80NM0026F7071 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDATA SCIENCE ANALYSIS ARCHITECTURES AND STANDARDS (52-233581) | $655,565 | 80NM0026F7070 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJPL SUPPORT OF NASA KIDS SCIENCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORT | $114,861 | 80NM0026F7065 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLEVERAGING OPERA, NISAR, AND SENTINEL-1 SURFACE MOTION PRODUCTS FOR LEVEE AND DAM MONITORING (52-234101) | $477,626 | 80NM0026F7067 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDEVELOP TIME-RESOLVED EMISSION MICROSCOPY SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR FAILURE ANALYSIS AND METROLOGY | $756,474 | 80NM0026F7066 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF AN ADVANCED INFRARED SENSOR INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING WILDLAND FIRES FROM SPACE, INCLUDING DESIGN MODIFICATIONS FOR SPACEFLIGHT, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING, AND INTEGRATION OF S | $9,000,000 | 80NM0026F7064 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationADVANCED MULTI-MISSION OPERATIONS SYSTEM (AMMOS) FOLLOW-ON (44-233450) | $3,089,100 | 80NM0026F7063 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMARS EXPLORATION PROGRAM MULTI-MISSION OPERATIONS SERVICES (MMOS) FOLLOW-ON (44-233449) | $535,484 | 80NM0026F7062 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGEOXO GXS SLITS AND MASKS (76-231361) | $387,746 | 80NM0026F7055 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHE MARS MULTI-MISSION OPERATIONS SERVICES WILL SUPPORT COMMON MISSION OPERATIONS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR USE ACROSS MARS EXPLORATION PROGRAM MISSIONS. | $33,300,000 | 80NM0026F7061 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJPL NUCLEAR SPACE POWER OFFICE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE NASA RADIOISOTOPE POWER SYSTEM PROGRAM FOLLOW-ON SUPPORT | $3,695,000 | 80NM0026F7060 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCIS-LUNAR AUTONOMOUS POSITIONING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY, OPERATIONS AND NAVIGATION EXPERIMENT (CAPSTONE) 2 (42-233306) | $494,390 | 80NM0026F7059 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCOLD OPERABLE LUNAR DEPLOYABLE ARM (COLDARM) FOLLOW ON (44-233524) DELIVER AND DEMONSTRATE A DEPLOYABLE ARM SYSTEM FOR LUNAR SURFACE TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION. | $230,656 | 80NM0026F7058 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGDSCC MEDIUM PRIORITY FIRE SRT | $2,000,000 | 80NM0026F7057 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMULTI-MISSION ALGORITHM AND ANALYSIS PLATFORM (MAAP) | $2,651,731 | 80NM0026F7054 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDSN/GDSSC WATER PIPELINE REPAIR | $217,729 | 80NM0026F7056 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSTANDALONE ORBIT TO LANDING OPNAV (SOLO) SENSOR DEVELOPMENT (40-232608) | $10,436,084 | 80NM0026F7053 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTRACI AT BIG DISTANCES WITH TRACK BEFORE DETECT (TBD2) (52-232552) | $1,027,516 | 80NM0026F7051 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJPL SUPPORT TO JSC ON AEROSCIENCES AND FLIGHT MECHANICS (54-233231) | $769,671 | 80NM0026F7050 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJPL'S MASTER PLANNING | $1,000,000 | 80NM0026F7049 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationULTRASTABLE MICROPHOTONIC CLOCKS FOR A CISLUNAR SMALL SPACECRAFT (51-233138) | $457,798 | 80NM0026F7048 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationRADIATION HARDENED RADIOISOTOPE POWER SYSTEM (52-233400) | $443,269 | 80NM0026F7047 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGPS PERFORMANCE MONITORING SUPPORT FOLLOW-ON (76-219426) | $1,021,151 | 80NM0026F7045 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMULTIANGLE IMAGING SPECTRORADIOMETER (MISR) INSTRUMENT SUPPORT AND GEOPHYSICAL DATA PRODUCT VERIFICATION, REFINEMENT, AND VALIDATION (46-8225) | $1,335,000 | 80NM0026F7044 |
Subcontracting opportunities with California Institute of Technology
Large prime contractors such as California Institute of Technology buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, California Institute of Technology 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 California Institute of Technology make from government contracts?
- California Institute of Technology received $6.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 795 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $2.1B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with California Institute of Technology?
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $6.6B to California Institute of Technology from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does California Institute of Technology do for the government?
- By contract dollars, California Institute of Technology's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715) and testing laboratories and services (NAICS 541380).
- Where does California Institute of Technology perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most California Institute of Technology contract dollars went to work in California ($6.6B) and Maryland ($199K).
- Are California Institute of Technology's government contracts growing?
- California Institute of Technology's federal contract obligations fell 3% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($2.1B), 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 California Institute of Technology?
- Look at the agencies and industries California Institute of Technology 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.