Federal contract awards: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
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123contracts awarded
$499,991median value
$279,980 – $1,015,767typical range (P25–P75)
2.6average offers received
$98,027,123total 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 | 123 | $98,027,123 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| ENSCO INC | 17 | $13,885,052 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | 1 | $10,000,000 |
| SES GROUP & ASSOCIATES, LLC | 4 | $5,903,032 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | 6 | $4,861,547 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00202 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Seattle, WA · Offers: 1 |
ONERADIO CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$480,730 | 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
697DCK26C00203 · 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 |
$320,000 | 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
697DCK26C00204 · 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 |
$300,000 | Sep 16, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001A-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00206 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Atlanta, GA · Offers: 1 |
LIGHTHOUSE AVIONICS INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$1,322,361 | 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
697DCK26C00207 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Leesburg, VA · Offers: 1 |
AERIAL VANTAGE, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$331,799 | Sep 16, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027 |
| BAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS
697DCK26C00209 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Fort Monroe, VA · Offers: 1 |
DEVORTO CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$705,461 | Sep 16, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE CRASH TESTING OF NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE BRIDGE RAILINGS PER THE MANUAL FOR ASSESSING SAFETY HAR…
693JJ326F00133N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mc Lean, VA |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration |
$1,435,019 | Sep 14, 2026 Ends: Mar 13, 2028 |
| DEVELOP AND VALIDATE SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS MODEL THROUGH ON-TRACK TESTING AND SIMULATION IAW WITH ENSCO PROPOSAL 91591.01 AND SOW "SUPPORT …
693JJ626F00023N · 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 |
$1,350,000 | Sep 14, 2026 Ends: Sep 13, 2028 |
| TAKE THE BEST RNT MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES OF TODAY AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A SOLUTION IN TWO YEARS.
693JJ626F00030N · 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 |
$4,678,270 | Sep 11, 2026 Ends: Sep 08, 2028 |
| THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) SEEKS THE RESEARCH TO EVALUATE THE FIRE PERFORMANCE OF MATERIALS USED IN PASSENGER RAIL EQUIPMENT …
693JJ626C000037 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Blacksburg, VA · Offers: 1 |
JENSEN HUGHES, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$194,892 | Sep 10, 2026 Ends: Dec 09, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR METHODS TO ASSESS RISK TO AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
693KA926F00159 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC |
THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$545,089 | Sep 10, 2026 Ends: Aug 06, 2027 |
| SENSLYTICS CORPORATION PHASE II UNDER TOPIC 24-PH1: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINES
6913G626C100021 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Edmond, OK · SBA · Offers: 1 |
SENSLYTICS CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation |
$510,692 | Sep 09, 2026 Ends: Sep 08, 2028 |
| SKYSAFE CLOUD SYSTEM SERVICE
692M1526P00111 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Atlantic City, NJ · Offers: 1 |
SKYSAFE, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$120,000 | Sep 09, 2026 Ends: Sep 09, 2027 |
| THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER ISSUED FOR THE PROJECT TITLED "HIGHWAY DRIVING SIMULATOR CAR CAB AND HOST COMPUTER REPLACEMENT".
693JJ326F00143N · 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 |
$286,955 | Sep 09, 2026 Ends: Jul 08, 2027 |
| UPDATE TO THE THUD REPORT ON REENTRY RISK
693KA926F00158 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC |
THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$290,907 | Sep 09, 2026 Ends: Aug 06, 2027 |
| DEVELOP AN IN-MOTION TECHNOLOGY TO MEASURE TRACK LATERAL STRENGTH THROUGH ONBOARD VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS AND EDGE COMPUTING
693JJ626C000031 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Columbia, SC · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$201,551 Potential value: $486,293 |
Sep 08, 2026 Ends: Sep 08, 2029 |
| IN THIS PROJECT, WE PROPOSE IMPROVING THE TRACKSIDE SYSTEM TO ADDRESS THE RESEARCH AREAS IDENTIFIED WITH BULLETS 1 AND 3 IN THE TOPIC FRA-TR…
693JJ626C000028 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Pittsburgh, PA · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$234,018 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: May 01, 2028 |
| THE MISSION OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO INCREASE TRAIN OPERATING SAFETY BY IMPROVING THE FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT PARAMETERS INFLUENCE T…
693JJ626C000029 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Pueblo, CO · Offers: 1 |
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC. | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration |
$200,000 Potential value: $401,261 |
Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 01, 2028 |
| THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOTE DRIVING. THESE RISKS MAY ARISE FROM VARI…
693JJ926F00066N · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Blacksburg, VA · Offers: 6 |
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
$550,045 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Aug 31, 2030 |
| OPTION YEAR 1 TASK ORDER 5: THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AEROSPACE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES (AMCS) PERIODICALLY ASSESSES …
6973GH26F01315 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Oklahoma City, OK |
CHEROKEE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. | Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
$110,000 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 02, 2029 |
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