Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) is a privately-held U.S. government contracting firm working across the defence, intelligence and homeland security markets.[i] SPA describes itself as a “critical partner” to the U.S. Navy’s nuclear armed Columbia Class submarine program since 2005, contributing “across all aspects of technology development, design, manufacturing and readiness”.[ii] Its website also mentions that SPA provides expertise to Nuclear Command, Control and Communications.[iii] In January 2026, SPA was awarded a $67.5 million contract for
support and engineering services related to the Trident II (D5) programme.[iv] SPA also has an outstanding contract to provide program support for the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N).[v] SPA also provides engineering and programmatic support for nuclear weapons system safety.[vi]
[i] Markets and Domains (no date) | Systems, Planning & Analysis. Available at: Markets and Domains – We Are Trusted Agents – SPA (Accessed: 23 February 2026).
[ii] Defense (no date) | Systems, Planning and Analysis. Available at: Defense – Our Markets and Clients – SPA (Accessed: 23 February 2026).
[iii] Ibid.
[iv] Contracts for January, 23, 2026 (2026) U.S. Department of War. Available at: Contracts for Jan. 23, 2026 > U.S. Department of War > Contract | U.S. Department of War (Accessed: 23 February 2026).
[v] SPA Awarded SLCM-N Program Support Contract Valued At $98,585,373. Systems, Planning & Analysis (SPA), 3 April 2025. Available at: SLCM-N Program Support Contract Awarded – SPA.
[vi]SPA Awarded $43.5 Million Contract for Nuclear Weapons Surety Program Support. Systems, Planning & Analysis (SPA), 14 April 2025. Available at: Contract for Nuclear Weapons Surety Program Support – SPA.
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