Federal contract awards: NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
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20contracts awarded
$161,218median value
$132,921 – $196,288typical range (P25–P75)
4.3average offers received
$4,047,230total obligated
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | 20 | $4,047,230 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | 5 | $884,502 |
| NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | 5 | $834,234 |
| NUMERATOR, LLC | 1 | $795,000 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | 1 | $521,540 |
| ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | 3 | $504,914 |
| CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC | 1 | $137,233 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS & INNOVATIONS, INC. | 1 | $116,656 |
| PROJECT SOLUTIONS, INC. | 1 | $113,492 |
| INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | $104,716 |
| BIOPHILIA LLC | 1 | $34,943 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERS -NUMERATOR DATA ON FOOD SPENDING
1232SA26P0872 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 4 |
NUMERATOR, LLC | Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service |
$795,000 Potential value: $5,636,135 |
Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| ERS - FMAP RETAIL SCANNER DATA
1232SA26P0749 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Durham, NC · Offers: 3 |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service |
$521,540 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2028 |
| PREPARATION OF A RESEARCH DESIGN, CONDUCT A CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF 1,258.9 ACRES OF LAND, THE RECORDATION/DLELINEATION OF UP TO 16 NEW…
12443926F0177 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Oxford, MS · SBA · Offers: 4 |
NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$161,247 | Sep 09, 2026 Ends: Sep 08, 2027 |
| HERITAGE SURVEY BIG FORK WATERSHED
12443926F0138 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Hot Springs National Park, AR · SBA · Offers: 6 |
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$104,716 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: May 31, 2027 |
| HERITAGE SURVEY POLK CREEK WATERSHED
12443926F0140 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Hot Springs National Park, AR · SBA · Offers: 6 |
R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$161,188 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: May 31, 2027 |
| PHASE 1 HERITAGE SURVEY - MUDDY CREEK
12443926F0158 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mena, AR · SBA · Offers: 6 |
R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$161,350 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Aug 31, 2027 |
| GLOVER BLOCK CEDAR MOUNTAINS HERITAGE SURVEY
12443926F0165 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Broken Bow, OK · SBA · Offers: 2 |
NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$120,879 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 12, 2027 |
| HERITAGE SURVEYS FOR JUNIPER REDUCTION AREA
1284LM26P0036 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Dickinson, ND · SBA · Offers: 8 |
PROJECT SOLUTIONS, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$113,492 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: May 01, 2027 |
| HERITAGE SURVEY - UPPER COSSATOT - 314 ACRES
12443926F0150 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mena, AR · Offers: 5 |
NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$191,892 | Aug 15, 2026 Ends: Aug 14, 2027 |
| HERITAGE SURVEY - BOGUS RIDGE
12443926F0137 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mena, AR · SBA · Offers: 4 |
R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$136,935 | Aug 01, 2026 Ends: Jul 30, 2027 |
| SILVER BRANCH PLANT SURVEY CONTRACT 3 A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR PLANT SURVEYS IN SUPPORT OF THE SILVER BRANCH VMP: 350 STANDS, 7992 ACRES. AAP#…
12443926P0030 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Ironwood, MI · SBA · Offers: 4 |
BIOPHILIA LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$34,943 | Jun 09, 2026 Ends: Oct 15, 2027 |
| CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY SERVICES - CANEY CREEK WATERSHED
12443926F0065 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Hot Springs National Park, AR · SBA · Offers: 5 |
NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$215,111 | May 21, 2026 Ends: Dec 15, 2026 |
| ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN EAST BLACKFORK ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT UNIT ON THE POTEAU/COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT OF THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST…
12443926F0052 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Waldron, AR · SBA · Offers: 6 |
ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$189,150 | May 17, 2026 Ends: Apr 17, 2027 |
| REQUIRED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF 2747 ACRES PRIOR TO RODEO CHEDISKI REPLANT PROJECT ON THE PLEASANT VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT OF THE TNF.
127EAU26C0008 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Albuquerque, NM · SBA · Offers: 9 |
CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$137,233 | May 01, 2026 Ends: Dec 18, 2026 |
| CASEYVILLE TIMBER SALE HERITAGE SURVEY FY25-001504 APPROVED 9/15/25
12444025F0124 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Meadville, MS · SBA · Offers: 1 |
ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$165,924 | Feb 02, 2026 Ends: Mar 30, 2027 |
| CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEYS FOR THE CHOCTAW EAST TIMBER SALE ON THE HOLLY SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT.
12444226F0002 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Oxford, MS · SBA · Offers: 4 |
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS & INNOVATIONS, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$116,656 | Jan 26, 2026 Ends: Jan 25, 2027 |
| PHASE I SITE EVALUATIONS ON CANEY RANGER DISTRICT ON THE KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST
12444226F0003 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Homer, LA · SBA · Offers: 4 |
R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$215,551 | Jan 23, 2026 Ends: Jan 22, 2027 |
| STEPHENSON TOWER TIMBER SALE HERITAGE SURVEY
12444026F0003 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Meadville, MS · SBA · Offers: 3 |
ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$149,839 | Nov 02, 2025 Ends: Dec 01, 2026 |
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL HERITAGE SERVICES-BLACK FORK/LAKE HINKLE EMU CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
12444026F0004 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Waldron, AR · SBA · Offers: 2 |
NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$145,105 | Oct 16, 2025 Ends: Oct 15, 2026 |
| TURNER ROCK CREEK EMU HERITAGE SURVEYS ON THE COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT
12444025F0090 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · New Orleans, LA · SBA · Offers: 1 |
R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture Forest Service |
$209,477 | Oct 01, 2025 Ends: Jun 11, 2026 |
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