CLPS
Commercial Lunar Payload Services
NASA IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $1.5B
- Task orders
- 33
- Contractors
- 14
- Ceiling
- $2.6 billion
Vehicle overview
Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) is a NASA-managed multiple-award IDIQ that enables rapid, affordable, and frequent access to the lunar surface. The vehicle utilizes a competitive commercial acquisition approach to facilitate lunar exploration and science missions. It maintains a program ceiling of $2.6 billion and consists of a pool of 13 eligible American companies.
The vehicle covers the transportation of NASA-provided scientific and exploration payloads to the lunar surface and is funded by the Johnson Space Center. It has no set-aside designations.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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Through November 28, 2028
- Ceiling
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$2.6 billion
Where agencies spend through CLPS
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through CLPS in the last 12 months.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Last 12mo obligations
- $395.6M
- Last 12mo awards
- 15
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
CLPS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY INC | $414.8M | 4 |
| FIREFLY AEROSPACE INC | $409.1M | 6 |
| INTUITIVE MACHINES, LLC | $398.6M | 8 |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $125.1M | 6 |
| MASTEN SPACE SYSTEMS INC | $66.1M | 1 |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $56.9M | 1 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $657.0K | 2 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $25.0K | 2 |
| CERES ROBOTICS, INC. | $25.0K | 1 |
| TYVAK NANO-SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. | $25.0K | 1 |
| ORBIT BEYOND INC | $0 | 1 |
| MOON EXPRESS, INC. | $0 | 0 |
| REDWIRE SPACE SENSORS, INC. | $0 | 0 |
| SIERRA SPACE CORP | $0 | 0 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is CLPS?
- Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) is a NASA-managed multiple-award IDIQ that enables rapid, affordable, and frequent access to the lunar surface. The vehicle utilizes a competitive commercial acquisition approach to facilitate lunar exploration and science missions. It maintains a program ceiling of $2.6 billion and consists of a pool of 13 eligible American companies.
- Which agency manages CLPS?
- Commercial Lunar Payload Services is a IDIQ managed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What can agencies acquire through CLPS?
- The vehicle covers the transportation of NASA-provided scientific and exploration payloads to the lunar surface and is funded by the Johnson Space Center. It has no set-aside designations.
- How much has been obligated through CLPS?
- $1.5B has been obligated across 33 task orders.
- Which agencies use CLPS?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through CLPS included National Aeronautics and Space Administration. National Aeronautics and Space Administration reported $395.6M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold CLPS?
- 14 contractors hold a position on CLPS.
- What is the contract ceiling of CLPS?
- CLPS has a program ceiling of $2.6 billion.
- Is CLPS active?
- Yes, CLPS is currently active (ordering period: Through November 28, 2028).
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