Federal contract awards: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
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121contracts awarded
$499,463median value
$286,955 – $1,001,534typical range (P25–P75)
2.5average offers received
$99,430,049total obligated
Awards by fiscal year
Fiscal years run October to September (FY2025 = Oct 2024 – Sep 2025). The current year is still in progress.
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 121 | $99,430,049 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| ENSCO INC | 15 | $12,159,052 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | 1 | $10,000,000 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | 5 | $7,591,241 |
| SES GROUP & ASSOCIATES, LLC | 4 | $5,903,032 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | 4 | $4,335,019 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | 2 | $3,391,715 |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $3,260,125 |
| AGR, LLC | 1 | $2,583,174 |
| ANRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 4 | $1,861,400 |
| THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | 4 | $1,725,943 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER ISSUED FOR THE PROJECT TITLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATED VEHICLE BEHAVIOR USING…
693JJ326F00159N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Fairfax, VA |
SYNTEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration |
$299,877 | Sep 29, 2026 Ends: Sep 28, 2028 |
| TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEPLOYMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
693JJ326F00151N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC |
LEIDOS, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration |
$300,000 Potential value: $1,632,343 |
Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Jan 21, 2028 |
| THIS PROJECT AIMS TO DEVELOP A RISK ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK CAPABLE OF ASSESSING THE RISK OF RAIL FAILURE ATTRIBUTED TO TRANSVERSE DEFECTS (TDS),…
693JJ626C000030 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Houston, TX · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$196,685 Potential value: $388,119 |
Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 25, 2028 |
| . . TITLE: ANALYSIS OF GROUND AMBULANCE CRASH DATA (2019 2024)
693JJ926F00114N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Gainesville, VA · Offers: 4 |
TOXCEL LLC | Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
$193,385 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Sep 23, 2028 |
| FRIEDMAN RESEARCH CORPORATION PHASE II SBIR 24-PH4 RAIL CAR COUPLING MONITORING
6913G626C100005 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Austin, TX · SBA · Offers: 1 |
FRIEDMAN RESEARCH CORP | Department of Transportation Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation |
$712,234 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2027 |
| THIS PROJECT AIMS TO ENHANCE FAALCAN FUNCTIONALITY BY FOCUSING ON IMPROVED QUANTIFICATION OF ENERGY AND RESOURCE USE, INTEGRATION WITH FAA T…
692M1526P00074 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Davis, CA · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$955,845 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2028 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS WHEEL/RAIL PROFILE OPTIMIZATION FOR SPECIAL TRACKWORK
69319526F40010N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Springfield, VA |
ENSCO INC | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration |
$720,000 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 21, 2028 |
| . . TITLE: EVALUATION OF ADS MARKER LAMP CONCEPT
693JJ926F00099N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Rockville, MD · Offers: 6 |
WESTAT, INC. | Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
$730,531 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 21, 2029 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00168 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Atlanta, GA · Offers: 1 |
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$1,333,201 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001A-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00205 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Stillwater, OK · Offers: 1 |
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$224,575 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00208 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Oklahoma City, OK · Offers: 1 |
SKYDWELLER US INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$300,000 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| DEPLOY A TEST SYSTEM WHICH UTILIZES RAILROAD-PROVIDED TRAIN LOCATION INFORMATION AND AN FRA-DEVELOPED CLOUD APPLICATION TO ESTIMATE BLOCKED …
693JJ626C000040 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Cary, NC · Offers: 1 |
RAILINC CORP | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$1,402,892 | Sep 21, 2026 Ends: Mar 20, 2028 |
| TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO RUN CLASSES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING TRACK PROTECTION, STAGING TRAINING ART…
693JJ626F00022N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Pueblo, CO |
ENSCO INC | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$38,170 Potential value: $57,515 |
Sep 21, 2026 Ends: Sep 20, 2027 |
| ITS4US DEPLOYMENT ACCELERATOR PILOT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
693JJ326P000023 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Urbandale, IA · Offers: 1 |
HEART OF IOWA REGIONAL TRANSIT AGENCY | Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration |
$382,460 | Sep 18, 2026 Ends: Sep 17, 2028 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00176 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Columbia, MD · Offers: 1 |
FREQUENTIS USA, INC | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$473,891 | Sep 18, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001A-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00188 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Syracuse, NY · Offers: 1 |
RESILIENX, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$1,099,927 | Sep 18, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS FOLLOW-ON APPLIED RESEARCH IS CONTINUED RESEARCH OF VALIDATION OF A PHYSICS BASED MODEL TO QUANTIFY THE FIRE AND TOXIC H…
693JJ626C000039 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
JENSEN HUGHES, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$313,800 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Dec 16, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00167 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Virginia Beach, VA · Offers: 1 |
DRONEUP LLC | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$539,442 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00169 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Warminster, PA · Offers: 1 |
NAVMAR APPLIED SCIENCES CORP | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$1,001,534 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00170 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mckinney, TX · Offers: 1 |
SPS ARS LLC | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$627,872 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00171 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mckinney, TX · Offers: 1 |
SPS ARS LLC | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$538,883 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00175 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Daytona Beach, FL · Offers: 1 |
CENSYS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$448,285 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00201 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mckinney, TX · Offers: 1 |
SPS ARS LLC | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$424,968 | Sep 17, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00173 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Chantilly, VA · Offers: 1 |
ANRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$611,400 | Sep 16, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00174 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Chantilly, VA · Offers: 1 |
ANRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$630,000 | Sep 16, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
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