Federal Contract Vehicles

ASTRO

Advanced Systems Technology and Robotics Operations (ASTRO)

GSA IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$6.2B
Task orders
30
Companies awarded
128
Ceiling
No maximum dollar ceiling

Vehicle overview

Advanced Systems Technology and Robotics Operations (ASTRO) is a set of ten multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) FEDSIM. Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the vehicle enables federal agencies to acquire services for robotics and manned, unmanned, and optionally manned platforms. It has no maximum dollar ceiling and anticipated 45 awards per functional pool.

Work is organized into functional pools such as Data Operations, Mission Operations, Aviation, Support, and Training, covering operations, maintenance, readiness, research, development, and systems integration. Eligible users are GSA FAS AAS FEDSIM and GSA AAS contracting officers with authorized delegation of procurement authority.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

10 years (5-year base plus one 5-year option)

Ceiling

No maximum dollar ceiling

Where agencies spend through ASTRO

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through ASTRO in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

ASTRO contract holders

Top 15 of 128 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

Frequently asked questions

What is ASTRO?
Advanced Systems Technology and Robotics Operations (ASTRO) is a set of ten multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) FEDSIM. Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the vehicle enables federal agencies to acquire services for robotics and manned, unmanned, and optionally manned platforms. It has no maximum dollar ceiling and anticipated 45 awards per functional pool.
Which agency manages ASTRO?
Advanced Systems Technology and Robotics Operations (ASTRO) is a IDIQ managed by General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services (FEDSIM).
What can agencies acquire through ASTRO?
Work is organized into functional pools such as Data Operations, Mission Operations, Aviation, Support, and Training, covering operations, maintenance, readiness, research, development, and systems integration. Eligible users are GSA FAS AAS FEDSIM and GSA AAS contracting officers with authorized delegation of procurement authority.
How much has been obligated through ASTRO?
$6.2B has been obligated across 30 task orders.
Which agencies use ASTRO?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through ASTRO included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $1.4B in positive obligations for Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). The Department of Defense reported $1.3B in positive obligations for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990). The Department of Defense reported $409.1M in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold ASTRO?
128 contractors hold a position on ASTRO.
What is the contract ceiling of ASTRO?
ASTRO has a program ceiling of No maximum dollar ceiling.
Is ASTRO active?
Yes, ASTRO is currently active (ordering period: 10 years (5-year base plus one 5-year option)).

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