Mission sector
Space Systems, SatCom & Directed Energy
Satellites and payloads, launch subsystems, ground stations, space domain awareness, optical communications and directed energy. 6,521 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 6,521
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 4,670
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 672
- StatesWith at least one company
- 56
What primes look for
Primes look for cleared engineering boutiques and SpaceWERX Phase II winners for rapid constellation prototyping.
- ITAR registered (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- AS9100D (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- SpaceWERX (search Space & SatCom companies with it)
- Facility clearance· Paid members can filter by it
Linked requirements open the directory filtered to this sector. Credentials are self-attested unless marked verified on a profile.
What it covers
- SmallSat and CubeSat buses and payloads
- Launch vehicle subsystems
- Commercial SATCOM and ground stations
- Space domain awareness (SDA)
- Optical and laser communications
- Hypersonics and directed energy
Main buyers
- U.S. Space Force
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- Space Development Agency (SDA)
- NASA
- NRO
Companies in Space & SatCom
Claimed profiles first by membership level, then verified credentials and federal obligations over the last 36 months. Use the directory for every filter: CMMC, blind SPRS brackets, vehicles, set-asides and more.
Showing 5,681–5,700 of 6,521 companies
HUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SAN DIEGO, CANAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Small businessBUFFALO, NYNAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Small businessFREDERICK, MDNAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBWILMINGTON, NCNAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessWOSBEDWOSBASHBURN, VANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBBOULDER CITY, NVNAICS 332999 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Small businessVOSBCALIFORNIA, MDNAICS 332322 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Small businessCOCONUT CREEK, FLNAICS 238310 · Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBDOYLESTOWN, PANAICS 517810 · All Other Telecommunications
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBPLAISTOW, NHNAICS 334220 · Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Small businessMANVEL, TXNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSALT LAKE CITY, UTNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessLEXINGTON, MANAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBROCHESTER, NHNAICS 326130
Small businessLEESBURG, VANAICS 541490 · Other Specialized Design Services
Small businessWOSB$500 obligatedLOOMIS, CANAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessCHESAPEAKE, VANAICS 336419 · Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Small businessSPECIALTY WELDING AND FABRICATION LLC
LAKE ORION, MINAICS 332312 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Small businessSDBVOSBMESA, AZNAICS 332710 · Machine Shops
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541330Engineering Services3,045
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)2,909
- 517410Satellite Telecommunications2,627
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services2,472
- 336419Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing2,413
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services2,264
- 541519Other Computer Related Services2,200
- 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing2,028
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services1,976
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,971
How companies are placed here
A company belongs to this sector when any NAICS code or product and service code (PSC) on its SAM.gov registration starts with one of the codes below. A company can belong to several sectors; its main sector follows its primary NAICS.
NAICS codes
- 336414
- 336415
- 336419
- 517410
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 18*SPACE VEHICLES (retired)
- AR*Space R&D Services
* covers every code that starts with these characters. PSC names from the Acquisition.gov PSC Manual (opens in a new tab) (April 2025 edition).