Federal contract awards: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))

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3,719contracts awarded

$391,237median value

$146,499 – $1,398,579typical range (P25–P75)

11.5average offers received

$9,872,940,168total obligated

Awards by fiscal year

FY2026$9,854,855,581 · 3,692

FY2027$18,084,587 · 27

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	2,204	$7,551,732,524
National Aeronautics and Space Administration	577	$897,256,518
Department of Energy	4	$321,986,782
Department of Health and Human Services	201	$317,677,757
General Services Administration	30	$194,510,001
Department of Homeland Security	68	$192,863,590
Department of Transportation	124	$100,161,359
Department of Commerce	53	$74,882,918
Department of the Interior	85	$55,243,374
Department of Agriculture	136	$47,845,486

Top winners

Company	Contracts	Obligated
RAYTHEON COMPANY	4	$1,700,178,783
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	15	$1,382,070,440
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC	189	$431,716,530
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	54	$411,011,342
SURATECH LLC	1	$304,672,788
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY	59	$195,372,053
CASTELION CORPORATION	2	$178,346,571
THE MITRE CORPORATION	49	$142,839,331
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON	9	$98,365,959
ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD.	3	$95,988,128

Contracts

Contract	Winner	Agency	Obligated	Start
CLEARWATER_FIA FIELD PLOT COLLECTION CALL 54 IA-MO 12444826F0025 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Rapid City, SD · SBA · Offers: 6	CLEARWATER FOREST ANALYTICS, LLC	Department of Agriculture Forest Service	$178,870 Potential value: $359,200	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
FIA FIELD PLOT COLLECTION CALL 55 N IL 12444826F0026 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Rhinelander, WI · Offers: 7	LUMBERJACK RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT INC	Department of Agriculture Forest Service	$101,687 Potential value: $203,374	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
FIA FIELD PLOT COLLECTION BPA - FIRM FIXED PRICE FIA FIELD PLOT COLLECTION CALL 56 ND-SD 12444826F0027 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Rapid City, SD · SBA · Offers: 6	CLEARWATER FOREST ANALYTICS, LLC	Department of Agriculture Forest Service	$91,005 Potential value: $183,870	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO WATER LEVEL ESTIMATION IN SUPPORT OF NGS AERIAL OPERATIONS (AEROGRAVITY AND MAPPING) 1305M226P0218 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Notre Dame, IN · Offers: 1	UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC	Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$193,684	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
DEVELOPMENT OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COASTAL OCEAN FOUNDATIONAL MODEL AT CONTINENTAL SCALE 1305M226P0232 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Gloucester Point, VA · Offers: 1	VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE	Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$329,999	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
UFS COASTAL: OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION, INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION, AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS FOR NEXT-GENERATION COASTAL AND OCEAN MODELS 1305M326F0267 · 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	$349,511	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2028
1332KP26D0003/TO2 - TASK ORDER 2: SUPPORT TO SATELLITE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMS (SSEMP) SUPPORT TO OFFICE OF SPACE WEATHER OBSERVAT… 1332KP26F0089 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Laurel, MD	THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC	Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$3,310,959 Potential value: $4,983,836	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
1332KP26D0003/TO3 - TASK ORDER 3: SSEMP SUPPORT TO SWO 1332KP26F0090 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Greenbelt, MD	THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC	Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$249,610 Potential value: $557,093	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
OU73-FY26-029-NEW. DEVELOPMENT OF BENCHMARK BUILDING DESIGNS TO ASSESS NATIONAL FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY DESIGN PROVISIONS, TASK ORDER. 1333ND26FNB730132 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Redwood City, CA · Offers: 2	APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL	Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology	$185,000	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
BPA CALL FOR NHP BEHAVIORAL AND GENETIC TRAINING SERVICES (BPA NO. 19GE5025A0055) 19GE5026F7018 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Offers: 1	TAIWAN PRIMATE SERVICE CO., LTD.	Department of State	$23,940	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
SBIR PHASE III SABEL TO02 USMC ARV LAV 47QFLA26F0035 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Quantico, VA	SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC	General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service	$389,681 Potential value: $19,056,957	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 29, 2027
THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TASK ORDER AWARD IS TO MONITOR FROG CONDITION USING NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS. 69319526F30067N · 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	$1,030,000	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2029
THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TASK ORDER AWARD IS TO COMPLETE THE NEXT STEPS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VIABLE TRANSIT EIC-PRT SAFETY ANALYSIS AND SY… 69319526F30078N · 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	$696,000	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
TEST PANELS FABRICATION 80GRC026C0007 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Fort Worth, TX · Offers: 1	LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$74,981	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Apr 01, 2027
DINE - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - CONTACT THE CO FOR MORE INFORMATION. 80GRC026C0008 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Poway, CA · Offers: 1	GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$309,563 Potential value: $1,436,195	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2027
OFFICE OF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE (OSMA) MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSESSMENT DIVISION (MPAD) SUPPORT 80HQTR26F7115 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Washington, DC	THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$302,720 Potential value: $749,023	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
HUMAN HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACT 2 (HHPC2) 80JSC026F0087 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Houston, TX · Offers: 1	KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$1,144,368 Potential value: $2,681,580	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
HUMAN HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACT 2 (HHPC2) 80JSC026F0091 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Houston, TX · Offers: 1	KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$439,971 Potential value: $994,542	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO ORDER CLIN 0001 AND 0002 SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 27. SEE PARENT CONTRACT IN BLOCK … 80JSC026F0112 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Tucson, AZ	PARAGON SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$371,221	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2031
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATOR (IAD) TRACK A - INFLATABLE STRUCTURES DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND TESTING INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR AEROSHELL … 80LARC26FA017 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Staunton, VA · Offers: 1	RYZING TECHNOLOGIES LLC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$194,981	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Mar 10, 2027
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATOR (IAD) TRACK B - FLEXIBLE THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING, INCLUDING SUPPORT … 80LARC26FA018 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Dover, NH · Offers: 2	JACKSON BOND ENTERPRISES, LLC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$582,993	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Jul 03, 2027
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE NASA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER 80MSFC26F7052 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Laurel, MD	THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$680,483 Potential value: $4,401,508	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027
SBIR PHASE II LEO DEBRIS TRACKING AND REMEDIATION USING ADVANCED BEAM CONTROL 80NSSC26C0132 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Albuquerque, NM · SBA · Offers: 500	MZA ASSOCIATES CORPORATION	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$1,274,970	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
SBIR PHASE II ENGINEERED SOLAR REFLECTIVE COATING WITH HIGH INFRARED TRANSPARENCY 80NSSC26C0149 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Orlando, FL · SBA · Offers: 500	PLASMONICS INC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$1,274,747	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2028
SBIR PHASE III - SR-1 FREEDOM MISSION: SPACECRAFT IMAGING SYSTEMS 80NSSC26C0438 · NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · Irvine, CA · SBA · Offers: 1	TRL11 INC	National Aeronautics and Space Administration	$4,143,720	Oct 01, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027

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