Federal contract awards: NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
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276contracts awarded
$249,439median value
$94,598 – $990,955typical range (P25–P75)
5.1average offers received
$332,447,511total 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 Health and Human Services | 29 | $128,167,232 |
| Department of Defense | 98 | $85,717,428 |
| General Services Administration | 23 | $34,263,793 |
| Department of Commerce | 9 | $25,375,243 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 17 | $15,636,089 |
| Department of Education | 6 | $12,556,983 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 34 | $12,207,006 |
| Department of Transportation | 19 | $8,297,232 |
| Department of Agriculture | 21 | $4,226,393 |
| Social Security Administration | 3 | $2,944,302 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| THE RAND CORPORATION | 31 | $68,720,139 |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | 5 | $31,111,364 |
| FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | 22 | $31,088,367 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | 8 | $24,755,243 |
| THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | 2 | $24,358,180 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | 6 | $19,741,045 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | 2 | $16,685,137 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 2 | $12,221,970 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 2 | $10,901,275 |
| WESTAT, INC. | 4 | $10,455,038 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN CONTRACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES
70Z02326FDCOX0001 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard |
$2,614,999 | Sep 29, 2026 Ends: Mar 28, 2028 |
| PURCHASE ORDER FOR K-12 SCHOOLS BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (BTAM) IMPLEMENTATION AND STATE POLICY EVALUATION GUIDANCE.
70US0926P70093015 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | Department of Homeland Security U.S. Secret Service |
$251,616 | Sep 26, 2026 Ends: Sep 25, 2027 |
| ERS -NUMERATOR DATA ON FOOD SPENDING
1232SA26P0872 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 4 |
NUMERATOR, LLC | Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service |
$795,000 Potential value: $5,636,135 |
Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| CRI CLASS III FY2027, COLORADO USWFS - BLM COLORADO RIVER VALLEY FIELD OFFICE
140L3726P0144 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Silt, CO · SBA · Offers: 12 |
STELL ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC | Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management |
$65,532 | Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Jan 30, 2028 |
| ANALYTICS TASK ORDER 32 FY26 SURVEY PROGRAM MODERNIZATION
47QFPA26F0038 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Alexandria, VA |
FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$999,888 | Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| KCC - ACO REACH AND KCC PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND QUALITY LFO
75FCMC26F0166 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Durham, NC · Offers: 1 |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
$16,163,597 Potential value: $33,963,597 |
Sep 25, 2026 Ends: Sep 24, 2027 |
| OU77-FY26-142-NEW TAIWAN CYBER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
1333ND26FNB770142 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Rockville, MD |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology |
$1,643,205 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Aug 30, 2028 |
| OU77-FY26-143-NEW TUNISIA CYBER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
1333ND26FNB770147 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Rockville, MD |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology |
$524,475 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Aug 30, 2028 |
| OU77-FY26-141-NEW MOROCCO CYBER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
1333ND26FNB770148 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Rockville, MD |
THE MITRE CORPORATION | Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology |
$567,945 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Aug 30, 2028 |
| DR. RAMRATHAM RESEARCH MOUSE BREEDING, HOUSING AND ANIMAL MODEL ASSISTANCE.
36C25226C0056 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Madison, WI · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | Department of Veterans Affairs | $19,360 Potential value: $102,788 |
Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Sep 23, 2027 |
| ANALYTICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
70RDA126FR0000045 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations |
$349,999 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: May 23, 2027 |
| HSOAC TASK ORDER FOR LAC MODERNIZING
70RSAT26FR0000057 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC |
THE RAND CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations |
$721,887 | Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Mar 23, 2028 |
| TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER, EO 14398
75D30126F21577 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Marblehead, MA · Offers: 3 |
IMPLENOMICS LLCS | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
$1,668,140 Potential value: $1,698,140 |
Sep 24, 2026 Ends: Jul 23, 2031 |
| ERS - FMAP RETAIL SCANNER DATA
1232SA26P0749 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Durham, NC · Offers: 3 |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service |
$521,540 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2028 |
| SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCE (SBES) DATA DISCOVERY AND INTEROPERABILITY AWARDS
1305M326P0303 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Silver Spring, MD · Offers: 1 |
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
$620,000 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2029 |
| SCHOOL RECORDS WORKSHOP WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS).
28321326FDS030120 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Baltimore, MD |
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | Social Security Administration | $313,130 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2027 |
| TELEHEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REMOTE TESTING IN DISABILITY EVALUATION REQUEST WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS).
28321326FDS030123 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Baltimore, MD |
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | Social Security Administration | $1,315,586 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Jun 22, 2028 |
| GROWTH IMPAIRMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL TRAJECTORIES IN CHILDREN CONSENSUS COMMITTEE WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS).
28321326FDS030124 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Baltimore, MD |
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | Social Security Administration | $1,315,586 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Jun 22, 2028 |
| VETCHANGE WEB SERVICES
36C24126P0576 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Waltham, MA · Offers: 1 |
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. | Department of Veterans Affairs | $182,560 | Sep 23, 2026 Ends: Sep 22, 2027 |
| TESTING OF ELECTROSPUN POLYLACTIC-CO-GLYCOLIC ACID FIBERS
36C24E26P0034 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Bronx, NY · Offers: 1 |
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM | Department of Veterans Affairs | $32,053 Potential value: $73,471 |
Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Mar 21, 2027 |
| ANALYTICS TASK ORDER 37 FY26 INFORMATION COLLECTION INFRASTRUCTURE AND EVALUATION
47QFPA26F0043 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Alexandria, VA |
FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$602,097 | Sep 22, 2026 Ends: Sep 21, 2027 |
| ANALYTICS TASK ORDER 31 FY26 DPAC QUALIFIED MILITARY AVAILABLE (QMA) STUDY
47QFPA26F0036 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Alexandria, VA |
FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$381,809 | Sep 21, 2026 Ends: Sep 30, 2027 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO ISSUE A 2-YEAR LOGICAL FOLLOW-ON TO TASK ORDER 75FCMC19D0091/75FCMC21F0005. THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE &…
75FCMC26F0152 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Windsor Mill, MD · Offers: 1 |
MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
$3,379,922 Potential value: $6,829,888 |
Sep 20, 2026 Ends: Sep 19, 2027 |
| ANALYTICS TASK ORDER 39 JAMRS FY26 AD TRACKING STUDY AND MARKET SEGMENTATION
47QFPA26F0035 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Alexandria, VA |
FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$1,867,856 | Sep 19, 2026 Ends: Mar 31, 2027 |
| PERSEREC TO 13 POSTVENTION EDUCATION TRAINING
47QFPA26F0032 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Alexandria, VA |
PERATON INC. | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service |
$3,175,426 | Sep 18, 2026 Ends: Sep 17, 2027 |
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