Federal contract awards: NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
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78contracts awarded
$209,725median value
$70,323 – $483,080typical range (P25–P75)
8.6average offers received
$39,909,633total obligated
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 78 | $39,909,633 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | 5 | $17,991,045 |
| THE RAND CORPORATION | 14 | $9,209,065 |
| 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 |
| WAPSI VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY, INC. | 2 | $714,443 |
| STATISTICAL RESEARCH INC | 1 | $711,541 |
| NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 4 | $577,744 |
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND BUDGETARY ASSESSMENTS | 2 | $544,566 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS OF POTENTIAL FORCE PROTECTION THREATS FROM EMERGING ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES.
HQ003426FE065 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · College Park, MD |
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$5,418,016 | May 20, 2026 Ends: May 19, 2029 |
| BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES
M0026426F0077 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Quantico, VA |
GUARDIAN DEFENSE GROUP, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$138,849 | May 18, 2026 Ends: Jun 20, 2026 |
| LEARNING CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTENT AUTHORING TOOL
N6134026C1004 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Orlando, FL · Offers: 1 |
BLUEDROP USA INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$396,230 | May 15, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2026 |
| SPECIAL RESEARCH AND DEVLOPMENT
HQ003426CE027 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 14 |
BARON PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$246,987 Potential value: $774,835 |
May 08, 2026 Ends: May 07, 2028 |
| SAF/SA PROJECT AIR FORCE (PAF) PROJECT #PA26A_F6A6 - THE VALUE OF MIX FLEET AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS
FA701426F0117 · 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 | May 01, 2026 Ends: Jan 01, 2027 |
| MODELING VISUAL AND DATA COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
W911NF26CA012 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Covington, KY · Offers: 1 |
TIER 1 PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$249,879 | May 01, 2026 Ends: Apr 30, 2027 |
| MARXIST-LENINIST MAOIST INFLUENCE ON THE PLA
HQ003426CE020 · 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 |
$294,522 Potential value: $910,243 |
Apr 29, 2026 Ends: Apr 29, 2026 |
| SAF/SA PROJECT AIR FORCE (PAF) - PA26G_P6A2 ANALYSIS OF AIR COMBAT COMMAND OPTIONS FOR READINESS AND DETERRENCE
FA701426F0113 · 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 |
$458,000 | Apr 27, 2026 Ends: Jul 31, 2027 |
| THE EFFORT WILL INFORM AFCENT LEADERSHIP AND BROADER STAKEHOLDERS--INCLUDING ACC/A3 AND OTHER U.S. AIR FORCE (USAF) ORGANIZATIONS--ON KEY OP…
FA701426F0105 · 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 |
$450,000 | Apr 21, 2026 Ends: Aug 20, 2026 |
| MONONGAHELA UNDERWATER SURVEY
W912P926FA103 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Monongahela, PA · Offers: 2 |
NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$87,985 Potential value: $153,459 |
Apr 15, 2026 Ends: Jan 15, 2027 |
| THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE ANALYTIC SUPPORT TO AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB (AFRL) TO UNDERSTAND MISSION OUTCOMES BASED ON BLUE AND RED CAPABILITIE…
FA701426F0095 · 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 | Apr 13, 2026 Ends: Nov 12, 2026 |
| RAND STUDY DEVELOPMENT OF USSF GUARDIAN DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP (PROJECT-TASK NUMBER: PA26J_W6A3)
FA701426F0090 · 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 |
$598,365 | Apr 10, 2026 Ends: Dec 09, 2026 |
| SPECIAL STUDIES RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
HQ003426CE014 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mclean, VA · Offers: 16 |
TELEMUS GROUP LLC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$575,956 Potential value: $972,453 |
Apr 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2027 |
| THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT TO TEST AND DEVELOP PROTOTYPES FOR CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES. REFER TO SECTION J ATTACHMENT 0001 FOR THE…
HS002126FE024 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · College Park, MD |
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | Department of Defense Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency |
$1,615,956 | Apr 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2027 |
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL CURATION SERVICES FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NORTHWESTERN DIVISION, PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST, FY 26-27, BURKE MUSEUM
W912P926FA076 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Seattle, WA |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$113,994 | Apr 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2027 |
| PERFORMANCE BASED NON-PERSONNEL SERVICES CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PROGRAM AND POLICY EVALUATIONS. TASKS INCLUDE PROVIDING CONDUCTING DATA ANALYSI…
FA800326C0005 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Falls Church, VA · 8AN · Offers: 1 |
CHEROKEE INSIGHTS LLC | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force |
$1,457,076 Potential value: $3,707,850 |
Mar 30, 2026 Ends: Mar 29, 2027 |
| NEXT GENERATION INTERCONTINENTAL STUDY
HQ003426CE008 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Mclean, VA · Offers: 16 |
TELEMUS GROUP LLC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$330,118 Potential value: $2,182,093 |
Mar 26, 2026 Ends: Mar 25, 2027 |
| MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AT CHIEF JOSEPH DAM AND RUFUS WOODS LAKE PROJECT
W912DW26FA043 · 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 |
$41,081 | Mar 23, 2026 Ends: Dec 31, 2026 |
| DAMAGE AND GROWTH OF POST-WAR TRAUMA
HQ003426CE012 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Grand Rapids, MI · Offers: 26 |
STRATEVARIOUS INC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$340,317 Potential value: $1,020,952 |
Mar 20, 2026 Ends: Mar 19, 2027 |
| PROJECT AIR FORCE (PAF) - SUPPORT CONCEPTS FOR PALLETIZED WEAPONS PA26M_F6A7.
FA701426F0079 · 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 |
$1,075,000 | Mar 18, 2026 Ends: Jan 17, 2027 |
| SPECIAL STUDIES RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT.
HQ003426CE011 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Grand Rapids, MI · Offers: 26 |
STRATEVARIOUS INC | Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services |
$299,607 Potential value: $898,822 |
Mar 18, 2026 Ends: Mar 17, 2027 |
| ALTERNATIVE AND UNCONVENTIONAL COMPUTATION EFFORT UNDER THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (UMD) APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR INTELLIGENCE AND SE…
HR001126FE027 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · College Park, MD |
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | Department of Defense Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
$477,322 | Mar 13, 2026 Ends: Sep 12, 2026 |
| BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES.
M0026426F0048 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Quantico, VA |
GUARDIAN DEFENSE GROUP, INC. | Department of Defense Department of the Navy |
$173,507 | Mar 12, 2026 Ends: Apr 04, 2026 |
| SWF CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY
W9126G26FA087 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Jefferson, TX |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP, L.L.C. | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$104,695 | Mar 12, 2026 Ends: Jan 11, 2027 |
| THIS TASK ORDER DESCRIBES THE WORK TO BE CONDUCTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF FCRPS CR PROGRAM RELATED GOALS, INCLUDING PARTICIPA…
W912EF26FA016 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · College Place, WA |
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COLVILLE RESERVATION | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
$114,887 | Mar 10, 2026 Ends: Mar 09, 2027 |
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