Federal contract awards: NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
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83contracts awarded
$210,300median value
$71,396 – $489,326typical range (P25–P75)
8.3average offers received
$73,935,351total obligated
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 83 | $73,935,351 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| THE RAND CORPORATION | 15 | $42,185,065 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | 5 | $17,991,045 |
| TELEMUS GROUP LLC | 3 | $1,593,203 |
| CHEROKEE INSIGHTS LLC | 1 | $1,457,076 |
| STRATEVARIOUS INC | 5 | $1,269,542 |
| DYNAMIS, INC. | 1 | $968,202 |
| NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 5 | $950,991 |
| WAPSI VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY, INC. | 3 | $780,180 |
| STATISTICAL RESEARCH INC | 1 | $711,541 |
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND BUDGETARY ASSESSMENTS | 2 | $544,566 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASI INDUSTRIAL BASE TASK ORDER
FA330026F0035 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Montgomery, AL |
BLUEPATH LABS LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$50,000 | Sep 30, 2026 Ends: Sep 29, 2027 |
| CASI MEDIA SUPPORT TASK ORDER
FA330026F0036 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Montgomery, AL |
BLUEPATH LABS LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$110,760 | Sep 30, 2026 Ends: Sep 29, 2027 |
| RESEARCH/STUDY REPORT
HQ003426CE031 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Springfield, VA · Offers: 26 |
TELEMUS GROUP LLC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$687,129 Potential value: $2,869,655 |
Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Aug 31, 2027 |
| PREDICTIVE REAL-TIME INSIGHT FOR STRUCTURING MULTI-TEAM SYSTEMS (PRISMS)
FA238426PB012 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Dayton, OH · SBA · Offers: 1 |
KAIROS RESEARCH LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$139,980 | Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Apr 01, 2027 |
| PROJECT AIR FORCE - PA26R_F610 PALLETIZED MUNITIONS INDEPENDENT LOGISTICS ASSESSMENT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS
FA701426F0173 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Santa Monica, CA |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$485,000 | Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Apr 30, 2027 |
| I4CP ANNUAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
M0026426P0052 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
INSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE PRODUCTIVITY, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$40,000 Potential value: $120,000 |
Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Jun 30, 2027 |
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL CURATION SERVICES (FY26-27) NORTHWESTERN DIVISION TASK ORDER
W912P926FA128 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Lawrence, KS · Offers: 2 |
NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$37,973 | Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Jun 30, 2027 |
| SAD CURATION FY 26-27 TASK ORDER
W912P926FA136 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Stone Mountain, GA · Offers: 1 |
NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$215,878 | Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Jun 30, 2027 |
| RESEARCH / STUDY SUPPORT
HQ003426CE044 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Arlington, VA · Offers: 26 |
NONPROLIFERATION POLICY EDUCATION CENTER, INC. | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$206,957 Potential value: $421,064 |
Jun 29, 2026 Ends: Jun 28, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA.
N6247326F0435 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Twentynine Palms, CA · Offers: 3 |
STATISTICAL RESEARCH INC | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$711,541 | Jun 25, 2026 Ends: Jun 30, 2028 |
| SAF/SA PROJECT AIR FORCE (PAF) PROJECT #PA26E_W6A1 SUPPORTING A1A FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY THROUGH AF/A1 ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN ACTIONS.
FA701426F0147 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Santa Monica, CA |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$500,000 | Jun 15, 2026 Ends: Mar 15, 2027 |
| EVALUATING PHYSICAL FITNESS READINESS ASSESSMENT PERFORMANCE: DIAGNOSTIC PERIOD ANALYSIS
FA701426F0157 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Santa Monica, CA |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$150,000 | Jun 15, 2026 Ends: Sep 14, 2026 |
| TOOLS FOR TRAINING TEAMWORK FOR THE FUTURE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
W911NF26CA018 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Chantilly, VA · Offers: 1 |
PERSONNEL DECISIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTES, LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$331,456 Potential value: $651,956 |
Jun 15, 2026 Ends: Jun 14, 2027 |
| CRM TRAINING DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND (IMCOM)
W912P926FA131 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mountlake Terrace, WA · Offers: 3 |
STELL ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$89,625 | Jun 15, 2026 Ends: Jun 15, 2027 |
| SPECIAL STUDIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
HQ003426CE029 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 14 |
PERCEPTUM LLC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$250,040 | Jun 10, 2026 Ends: Jun 09, 2027 |
| SEE TASK ORDER INFORMATION SHEET AND W912DW23D1006 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
W912DW26FA070 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Nespelem, WA |
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COLVILLE RESERVATION | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$25,534 | Jun 09, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2026 |
| SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH / STUDIES
HQ003426CE033 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Grand Rapids, MI · Offers: 26 |
STRATEVARIOUS INC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$209,150 Potential value: $627,671 |
May 29, 2026 Ends: May 28, 2027 |
| WORK TO STABILIZE AND PREPARE BERNHARDSON FARMHOUSE FOR MOVEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF ALL PROCESSES.
W912ES26FA042 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Moorhead, MN |
WAPSI VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$695,631 | May 29, 2026 Ends: Jun 15, 2027 |
| ASSESSING THE CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF THE CHINESE DEFENSE AND DUAL-USE INDUSTRIAL BASE
HQ003426CE032 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 26 |
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND BUDGETARY ASSESSMENTS | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$250,044 Potential value: $778,525 |
May 28, 2026 Ends: May 27, 2027 |
| FY26 - NBC - CNIC CR - RTSWS ARCH SURVEY
N6247326F0379 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Warner Springs, CA · Offers: 5 |
PAX ENVIRONMENTAL INC | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$47,951 | May 28, 2026 Ends: May 27, 2027 |
| CONTRACT: N62473-25-D-0004 TASK ORDER: N6247326F0380PID: N62473-26-NORFP-SW-CORE-0340 FY26-NBC-CNIC CR-CAMP MM SURVEYLOCATION: CAMP MICHAEL …
N6247326F0380 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · San Diego, CA · Offers: 5 |
PAX ENVIRONMENTAL INC | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$29,251 | May 28, 2026 Ends: May 27, 2027 |
| PROVIDE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN MONITORING SERVICES TO ASSESS THE CONDITION OF A SUBSET OF PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AT DE…
N6247326F0392 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Fallbrook, CA · Offers: 1 |
ALTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$69,250 | May 28, 2026 Ends: May 27, 2027 |
| RESEARCH / REPORT SUPPORT
HQ003426CE036 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Falls Church, VA · Offers: 26 |
DYNAMIS, INC. | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$968,202 Potential value: $5,140,317 |
May 27, 2026 Ends: May 26, 2027 |
| CHINA RAPIDLY CHANGING FAMILY PATTERNS: A BLIND SPOT IN STRATEGIC DEMOGRAPHY
HQ003426CE030 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Grand Rapids, MI · Offers: 26 |
STRATEVARIOUS INC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$267,699 Potential value: $1,070,796 |
May 25, 2026 Ends: May 24, 2027 |
| EXAMINING THE ROLES OF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN TACTICAL RECONSTITUTION DURING LARGE SCALE COMBAT OPERATIONS
W911NF26CA010 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Temple, TX · SBA · Offers: 1 |
TOPSARGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$459,900 Potential value: $683,258 |
May 22, 2026 Ends: May 21, 2027 |
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