Federal contract awards: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
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4,105contracts awarded
$369,160median value
$149,734 – $1,469,369typical range (P25–P75)
11.1average offers received
$11,496,414,765total 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 Defense | 2,438 | $9,024,816,240 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 728 | $953,938,977 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 202 | $377,344,434 |
| Department of Energy | 4 | $321,986,782 |
| General Services Administration | 35 | $230,487,933 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 68 | $198,234,086 |
| Department of Transportation | 121 | $99,430,049 |
| Department of Commerce | 52 | $72,244,880 |
| Department of the Interior | 84 | $51,793,376 |
| Department of Agriculture | 134 | $46,128,818 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | 4 | $1,700,178,783 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 17 | $1,387,042,058 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | 45 | $812,370,968 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 54 | $440,110,061 |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | 197 | $435,529,058 |
| SURATECH LLC | 1 | $304,672,788 |
| THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | 59 | $195,372,053 |
| INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | 4 | $193,201,399 |
| CASTELION CORPORATION | 2 | $178,346,571 |
| X-BOW LAUNCH SYSTEMS INC | 1 | $129,494,248 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METABOLOMIC AND PROTEMOICS SERVICES TO THE MINNEAPOLIS VA HCS, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
36C24E26N0282 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Minneapolis, MN |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | Department of Veterans Affairs | $50,113 | Sep 29, 2026 Ends: Sep 28, 2027 |
| SSC - SPACE SENSING (SN) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SETA) SUPPORT AWARD
47QFPA26F0031 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · El Segundo, CA · SBA · Offers: 6 |
MAINSAIL - OASIS JOINT VENTURE LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$3,064,532 Potential value: $255,786,317 |
Sep 29, 2026 Ends: Sep 28, 2027 |
| 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 |
| SBIR PHASE II
80NSSC26C0162 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · San Francisco, CA · SBA · Offers: 500 |
SAMARA AEROSPACE, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,898 | Sep 29, 2026 Ends: Sep 28, 2028 |
| OMAO/PAE PLATFORMS, ANALYTIC, TECHNICAL, AND ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICES
1305M226F0478 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Bend, OR |
LINDAHL REED, INC. | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
$140,000 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| GSL TASK ORDER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL TESTBED CENTER (DTC) AT NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (NCAR) AND JOINT CENTER FOR SATELLITE DATA…
1305M326F0258 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Boulder, CO |
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
$906,222 Potential value: $913,789 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| ADVANCING NOAAS MODELING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NOAA MODELING GRAND CHALLENGE
1305M326F0272 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Boulder, CO |
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
$1,046,349 Potential value: $1,049,902 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| WPO TASK ORDER FOR EARTH SYSTEM MODELING SUPPORT SERVICES (ESMSS) FOR THE JOINT CENTER FOR SATELLITE AND DATA ASSIMILATION (JCSDA)
1305M326F0276 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Boulder, CO |
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
$1,599,887 Potential value: $1,607,722 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Mar 27, 2027 |
| CORE SERVICES
36C24E26N0267 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Atlanta, GA |
EMORY UNIVERSITY | Department of Veterans Affairs | $350,000 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| PROCBOX DEFENSE PRICING CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITION POLICY DPCAP PRICE COST AND FINANCE PCF AND DEAL TEAM
47QFLA26F0039 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC |
MID ATLANTIC TECHNICAL AND EXECUTIVE CONSULTING, LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$499,609 Potential value: $11,788,362 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| 3D DIGITAL TWIN PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR VARIOUS POES
70B03C26F00001113 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · El Paso, TX |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
$3,535,000 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Aug 12, 2027 |
| WATERWAYS RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL THREE (3).
70Z02326F5PW00001 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mclean, VA |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard |
$286,000 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| OUTBREAK RESPONSE AND PREVENTION SUPPORT FOR THE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE BRANCH EO 14398
75D30126F00009 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Atlanta, GA |
CHENEGA ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
$789,887 Potential value: $1,613,903 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| EO 14398 - POST-MARKETING RX DRUG ABUSE SURVEILLANCE DATA
75F40126F19003 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Silver Spring, MD · Offers: 1 |
INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration |
$309,073 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE CMS AND HHS WITH ACCESS TO OBJECTIVE, UNBIASED EXPERTISE AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CMS ALLIAN…
75FCMC26F0156 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Mclean, VA |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
$499,819 Potential value: $1,734,789 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Mar 27, 2027 |
| PHARMACOKINETIC AND BIOAVAILABILITY STUDIES IN RATS WITH INVESTIGATIONAL CANCER CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
75N91026F00001 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Rochester, MN · Offers: 3 |
MAYO CLINIC | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
$53,901 Potential value: $215,604 |
Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2027 |
| INTEGRATED DMPK AND TOXICOLOGY PROFILING OF NCATS/TDB MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LEAD CANDIDATES
75N91026F00026 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Frederick, MD |
LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
$1,683,296 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2031 |
| THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE, MAINTAIN AND MANAGE NICHD PARTICIPATING SITES FOR IMPAACT 2050 / CREATE - PHASE IV STUDY OF THE PHARMACOKIN…
75N94026F00001 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Bethesda, MD |
WESTAT, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
$2,502,640 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2031 |
| NICHD: R&D: INNOVATIVE TRIAL DESIGNS AND LABS 2.0: NON-SEVERABLE
75N94026F00001 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Durham, NC |
DUKE UNIVERSITY | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
$5,699,498 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Jun 28, 2030 |
| NICHD: R&D: BESPOKE GENE THERAPY CONSORTIUM (BGTC) - SUPPORT FOR NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS: NON-SEVERABLE
75N94026F00002 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Durham, NC |
DUKE UNIVERSITY | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
$8,301,883 | Sep 28, 2026 Ends: Sep 27, 2030 |
| DBIT 117368 - THIS CONTRACT SUPPORTS EXECUTION PLANNING FOR THE 2026 CENSUS TEST AND READINESS ACTIVITIES LEADING INTO THE 2028 DRESS REHEAR…
13ADDC26F0009 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Suitland, MD · Offers: 1 |
ASRC FEDERAL ADVANCED RESEARCH, LLC | Department of Commerce U.S. Census Bureau |
$7,064,007 | Sep 26, 2026 Ends: Mar 25, 2032 |
| CB ENGINEERING AND LAB SUPPORT SERVICES
70RCSJ26FR0000038 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations |
$13,526,305 | Sep 26, 2026 Ends: Sep 25, 2027 |
| EO 14398 - EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF PHAASE CHANGE MATERIAL-INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR ON A FULL BODY MANIKIN
75D30126P21676 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Tahlequah, OK · Offers: 1 |
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
$39,500 | Sep 26, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028 |
| POSTMORTEM BRAIN TISSUES SAMPLES.
36C24126P0627 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · West Haven, CT · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $192,000 | Sep 25, 2026 Ends: May 31, 2027 |
| SOUTH TEXAS VA CORE RESEARCH TESTING SERVICES
36C25726N0415 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · San Antonio, TX |
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO | Department of Veterans Affairs | $27,000 | Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
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