United States Space Defense Procurement
United States has 36 space defense procurement records on WULFRN, across 1 distinct buyers and 0 suppliers. 10 space tenders are currently open. Disclosed contract values are not yet available for this country–domain combination. Data is refreshed daily from TED, Doffin, NSPA, NCIA, SAM.gov, and the five Nordic national portals.
Annual volume — Space in United States
Annual Tender Volume
Top buyers
Top suppliers (top 10)
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Recent open tenders (top 10)
Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) Access to Space (ATS) “GLIMR ATS"
The tender is for access to space for the Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) project. Companies with expertise in satellite imaging and monitoring technologies should consider bidding.
Cryocooler Purchase
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure cryocoolers, which are essential for thermal management in various space systems. Companies with expertise in cryogenic technology and thermal solutions should consider bidding on this opportunity.
US Naval Observatory Scientific Services - Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aerospace, Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering
The US Naval Observatory is seeking scientific services in the fields of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace, instrumentation, and electrical engineering. Companies with expertise in these areas should consider bidding for this opportunity.
HR001121C0043 High Enthalpy Aperture Technology (HEAT)
The Department of Defense is procuring High Enthalpy Aperture Technology (HEAT) to enhance thermal management capabilities. Companies with expertise in advanced thermal technologies and aerospace applications should consider bidding on this opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top buyers of space contracts in United States?
The top United States buyers in the space domain are DEPT OF DEFENSE (36 tenders).
Who has won the most space contracts in United States?
Award-level data for space procurement in United States is being aggregated.
Where can I find United States space defense tenders?
WULFRN aggregates United States space tenders from TED, Doffin, NSPA, NCIA, SAM.gov, and national portals into a single search at wulfrn.com. 10 space tenders are open in United States right now; 36 historical records are searchable.
What is the average space contract value in United States?
United States defense awards in this domain do not typically publish contract values on TED or the national portal. WULFRN flags non-disclosing notices with a value_disclosure_status of "undisclosed" or "placeholder" to keep aggregate calculations honest.
How does WULFRN classify space procurement?
Every tender is AI-classified by defense domain (naval, air, land, C4ISR, cyber, ammunition, logistics, infrastructure, IT/software, space, medical, training, consulting). The space bucket covers contracts identified by GPT-4o-mini from tender title, description, and CPV code. WULFRN also verifies each record against a curated buyer allowlist before tagging it is_defense=true.
Is United States space procurement open to non-US suppliers?
Most SAM.gov contracts have set-aside restrictions; WULFRN tags each tender with international_eligible to flag opportunities open to NATO and allied suppliers. Foreign suppliers should check ITAR and FAR/DFARS applicability on each notice.
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Methodology & sources
Records on this page are aggregated daily from TED (EU/EEA), Doffin (Norway), NSPA and NCIA (NATO supranational), SAM.gov (US DoD), and the four other Nordic national portals: e-Avrop/FMV.se (Sweden), udbud.dk (Denmark), HILMA (Finland), and Ríkiskaup (Iceland). Each record is verified against a curated buyer allowlist of 258 NATO defense entities and a defense-relevant CPV taxonomy before being tagged is_defense=true. Awards without disclosed contract values are flagged value_disclosure_status and excluded from average-value calculations. See the about page for the full pipeline and the glossary for term definitions.
By Vilhelm Drosjer, founder, WULFRN · Last updated 2026-05-25 · Data refreshed daily 06:00 UTC.
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