Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors (NAICS 541712)

Latest 12 months
$4.3B
Net obligations · Down $3.1B vs. $7.5B preceding
Prime contractors
96
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DoD federal contracting market for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) under NAICS 541712. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, observed contract vehicle usage, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at the Department of Defense

Federal records show $37.9B in net obligations across 8,605 awards in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at the Department of Defense from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 1.7% of $2.3T in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 41.8% from $7.5B to $4.3B. 19 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $3.7B versus $6.8B through the same date in FY25 (−45.1%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$9.8B13,948Complete
FY2023$9.0B10,346Complete
FY2024$8.0B9,417Complete
FY2025$7.4B7,631Complete
FY2026$3.7B2,743YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$37.9B
8,605 awards · 1,363 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−41.8%
$4.3B vs. $7.5B
Leading eight prime share
57.3%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
1.7% of $2.3T in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
38.0% of 3,214 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
1,222 set aside · 1,992 no set-aside · 5,391 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 11, 2025Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024Sep 10, 2025.

Competitive shifts

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY had the largest decline in reported obligations
$1.4B$837.8M−$562.8M
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations and accounts for 18.9% of positive obligations, based on 210 reported actions.
SERCO INC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#55#17Up 38 places
The contractor accounts for 1.5% of positive obligations across 36 reported actions.
HX5 LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#30#80Down 50 places
The contractor accounts for 0.010% of positive obligations across 25 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through F2BDAZ AFLCMC HBF decreased
$659.3M$427.0M−$232.4M
Latest-period activity spans 34 awards across 8 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through W6DR PEO C3N increased
$7.0M$116.6M+$109.6M
Latest-period activity spans 8 awards across 7 prime contractors.

Award activity

INTREPID LLC recorded the largest deobligation action
−$211.0MFeb 27, 2026 action
Reported under PIID W9113M24F0006 by W6DV PEO M & S REDSTONE. Award net obligations after the action: $45.4M.
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Competitive shifts

INTREPID LLC recorded the largest net deobligation
$237.7M−$40.7M−$278.4M
The contractor now is unranked by positive obligations, based on 28 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.

9.5% of positive obligations were attributed to F2BDAZ AFLCMC HBF. That represents $427.0M, down $232.4M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. F2BDAZ AFLCMC HBF9.5% · $427.0M · down $232.4M
  2. MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0147)5.2% · $234.8M · down $200.8M
  3. W4T8 USASMDC HUNTSVILLE4.7% · $208.8M · down $122.1M
  4. F2TSJA SMC GP3.7% · $167.0M · down $97.0M
  5. ACCTG DISB STA NR 3877002.7% · $121.2M · up $32.9M
  6. All other reported offices74.2% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    F2BDAZ AFLCMC HBF

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $427.0M

    9.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$232.4M

    8 active prime contractors · 34 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 35.2% from $659.3M to $427.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.7% to 9.5%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 136 actions across 34 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 38 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0147)

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $234.8M

    5.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$200.8M

    16 active prime contractors · 40 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 46.1% from $435.5M to $234.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.7% to 5.2%, a change of −0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 139 actions across 40 awards and 8 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 22 active prime contractors and 61 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    W4T8 USASMDC HUNTSVILLE

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $208.8M

    4.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$122.1M

    15 active prime contractors · 32 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 36.9% from $330.9M to $208.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.4% to 4.7%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 120 actions across 32 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 21 active prime contractors and 57 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    F2TSJA SMC GP

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $167.0M

    3.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$97.0M

    4 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 36.7% from $264.0M to $167.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.5% to 3.7%, a change of +0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 63 actions across 7 awards. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    ACCTG DISB STA NR 387700

    #5Up 10 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $121.2M

    2.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$32.9M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 37.3% from $88.3M to $121.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.2% to 2.7%, a change of +1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    W4G8 CCDC C5ISR CENTER

    #6Up 7 from #13

    Latest 12 months

    $119.3M

    2.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.5M

    8 active prime contractors · 16 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 5.2% from $125.8M to $119.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 2.7%, a change of +1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 111 actions across 16 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 22 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    W6DR PEO C3N

    #7Up 157 from #164

    Latest 12 months

    $116.6M

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$109.6M

    7 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 1564.3% from $7.0M to $116.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.090% to 2.6%, a change of +2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 42 actions across 8 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  8. Reported funding office

    F2DCAT AFLCMC WNR

    #8Up 24 from #32

    Latest 12 months

    $85.4M

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$29.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 51.9% from $56.2M to $85.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.74% to 1.9%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  9. Reported funding office

    F2TS3A SMC RN

    #9Up 3 from #12

    Latest 12 months

    $84.9M

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$43.2M

    5 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 33.7% from $128.1M to $84.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 1.9%, a change of +0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 35 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 12 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    F1T1CT 96TH CTG

    #10Up 4 from #14

    Latest 12 months

    $81.2M

    1.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$34.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 29.5% from $115.1M to $81.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.5% to 1.8%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  11. Reported funding office

    F2BDBM AFLCMC AZS

    #11Down 6 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $75.3M

    1.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$146.5M

    1 active prime contractor · 12 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 66.0% from $221.8M to $75.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.9% to 1.7%, a change of −1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 39 actions across 12 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 18 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    F2B0BK AFLCMC HNI

    #13Up 96 from #109

    Latest 12 months

    $71.4M

    1.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$56.7M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 384.5% from $14.7M to $71.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.19% to 1.6%, a change of +1.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    F4FDHA AFLCMC WIH

    #15Up 52 from #67

    Latest 12 months

    $68.6M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$42.7M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 165.1% from $25.9M to $68.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.34% to 1.5%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0854)

    #29New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $41.2M

    0.92% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$41.4M

    3 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $210K in net deobligations to $41.2M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.92%, a change of +0.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 7 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 9 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    W1DF CCDC AV MISSILE CENTER

    #53Down 47 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $22.9M

    0.51% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$184.2M

    13 active prime contractors · 23 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 88.9% from $207.1M to $22.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.7% to 0.51%, a change of −2.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 55 actions across 23 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 19 active prime contractors and 94 awards.

  16. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0856)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$1.4M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$45.1M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations narrowed from $46.5M to $1.4M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  17. Reported funding office

    W6DV PEO M & S REDSTONE

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$103.2M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$255.4M

    3 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $152.2M in net obligations to $103.2M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.0% to 0%, a change of −2.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 21 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 393 awards had positive obligations totaling $4.6B. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 47.6% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 96.4%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as OASIS SB, RS3, and OASIS.

Leading award type
96.0%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
47.6%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
96.4%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
267 of 393 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

Only exact reported parent-PIID matches are shown; missing parent IDs are not inferred.

  • OASIS SB

    $1.7B

    37.8% of positive obligations · 85 matched awards

  • RS3

    $859.2M

    18.7% of positive obligations · 66 matched awards

  • OASIS

    $290.0M

    6.3% of positive obligations · 23 matched awards

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)368$4.4B96.0%
Definitive Contract(D)19$165.0M3.6%
BPA Call(A)6$19.6M0.43%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)341$4.4B94.6%
FSS(C)26$65.1M1.4%
BPA(E)6$19.6M0.43%
BOA(D)1$865K0.020%
Not reported19$165.0M3.6%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)248$3.2B68.8%
Single Award(S)126$1.3B27.6%
Not reported19$165.0M3.6%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)194$2.2B47.6%
Only One Source(SSS)105$994.6M21.6%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)55$976.2M21.2%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)31$417.2M9.1%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)1$9.6M0.21%
Basic Research(BR)5$6.2M0.13%
Other reported values2$6.1M0.13%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)94$1.5B33.1%
Full and Open Competition(A)137$1.1B23.9%
Not Competed(C)105$994.6M21.6%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)46$739.7M16.1%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)10$236.5M5.1%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)1$9.6M0.21%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)179$2.4B51.1%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)41$569.4M12.4%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)12$87.7M1.9%
Urgency(URG)2$67.5M1.5%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)10$54.4M1.2%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)2$23.6M0.51%
Other reported values3$16.3M0.35%
Not reported144$1.4B31.1%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Mobilization, Essential R&d (FAR 6.302-3)(MES)92$943.7M20.5%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)10$50.9M1.1%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)1$9.6M0.21%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)3$23K0%
Not reported287$3.6B78.2%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)223$1.9B42.1%
Cost No Fee(S)26$911.6M19.8%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)39$523.9M11.4%
Cost Plus Incentive Fee(V)16$381.0M8.3%
Firm Fixed Price(J)52$245.0M5.3%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)8$221.4M4.8%
Other reported values29$380.0M8.3%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical(R425)95$1.4B30.7%
R&d- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Basic Research)(AC61)19$539.1M11.7%
National Defense R&d Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development(AC13)24$436.6M9.5%
National Defense R&d Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research(AC31)6$340.0M7.4%
Support- Management: Contract/Procurement/Acquisition Support(R707)11$336.8M7.3%
National Defense R&d Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&d Administrative Expenses(AC24)4$210.4M4.6%
Other reported values234$1.3B28.9%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of the Air Force(5700)109$2.1B46.7%
Department of the Army(2100)118$1.4B31.0%
Federal Acquisition Service(4732)32$538.6M11.7%
Missile Defense Agency(97JC)16$311.4M6.8%
Department of the Navy(1700)91$92.4M2.0%
Defense Threat Reduction Agency(9761)16$62.5M1.4%
Other reported values11$22.5M0.49%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fa8702 Aflcmc Pze Non Peo(FA8702)22$877.1M19.1%
Fa8721 Aflcmc Pze Cm(FA8721)12$423.8M9.2%
W6qk Acc-Rsa(W31P4Q)12$324.8M7.1%
W6qk Acc-Apg(W15P7T)20$301.4M6.5%
Fa8622 Aflcmc Azs Epass(FA8622)10$260.6M5.7%
GSA Fas Aas Region 9(47QFPA)14$256.7M5.6%
Other reported values303$2.2B46.9%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
FA870215D0001(9700)19$838.6M18.2%
HQ079617D0001(9700)14$270.0M5.9%
GS00Q14OADS723(4732)4$212.6M4.6%
GS00Q14OADS742(4732)2$209.7M4.6%
GS00Q14OADS621(4732)4$160.6M3.5%
GS00Q14OADS721(4732)4$155.4M3.4%
W15P7T17D0100(9700)4$155.1M3.4%
GS00Q14OADS737(4732)2$144.9M3.1%
Other reported values321$2.3B49.8%
Not reported19$165.0M3.6%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 211 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
267 reported · 126 not reported
Positive award obligations
$1.9M median
$400K$10.7M middle 50%
Reported performance period
1,341 days (~3.7 years) median
393 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 10, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
19 of 96prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
18.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
38.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
57.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $4.4B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $837.8M

    18.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$562.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    22 awards

    210 actions

    Historical and award details for MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.4B → $837.8M
    −40.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    18.4% → 18.9%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $6.1B
    15.9% of all-period positive obligations · 22 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 7, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1111
    Not reported1111
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $321.8M

    7.2%

    Dollar movement

    −$173.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    13 awards

    127 actions

    Historical and award details for TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $494.8M → $321.8M
    −35.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.5% → 7.2%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.1B
    5.6% of all-period positive obligations · 172 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Apr 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside12
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1223
    Reported small business1224
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · Total small business
  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $268.1M

    6.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$94.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    125 actions

    Historical and award details for AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $362.4M → $268.1M
    −26.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.8% → 6.0%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.6B
    4.2% of all-period positive obligations · 54 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 8, 2021
    through Apr 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1928
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $264.9M

    6.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$17.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    81 actions

    Historical and award details for MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $282.5M → $264.9M
    −6.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.7% → 6.0%
    +2.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $939.7M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 23 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside44
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported58
    Reported small business912
    All-period set-aside types
    • 4 · Total small business
    • 1 · Partial small business
  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $246.3M

    5.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$166.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    15 awards

    124 actions

    Historical and award details for ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $413.0M → $246.3M
    −40.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.4% → 5.5%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.4B
    3.6% of all-period positive obligations · 47 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Apr 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside23
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported1319
    Reported small business1523
    All-period set-aside types
    • 10 · Total small business
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $209.5M

    4.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$297.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    16 awards

    118 actions

    Historical and award details for SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $507.4M → $209.5M
    −58.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.7% → 4.7%
    −2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.9B
    7.5% of all-period positive obligations · 82 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside15
    Not reported1518
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $208.2M

    4.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$65.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    41 actions

    Historical and award details for APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $273.5M → $208.2M
    −23.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.6% → 4.7%
    +1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.0B
    2.7% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Sep 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported56
    Reported small business56
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $191.3M

    4.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$3.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    36 awards

    194 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $194.8M → $191.3M
    −1.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 4.3%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.2B
    3.2% of all-period positive obligations · 142 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3669
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $151.8M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$51.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    8 awards

    85 actions

    Historical and award details for MAG DS CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $203.5M → $151.8M
    −25.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.7% → 3.4%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through May 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside13
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported77
    Reported small business01
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · Total small business
  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $140.2M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$52.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    28 awards

    127 actions

    Historical and award details for TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $192.6M → $140.2M
    −27.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 3.1%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $790.3M
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 61 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside33
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2526
    Reported small business2829
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · Total small business
  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $113.0M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$63.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    40 actions

    Historical and award details for OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $176.2M → $113.0M
    −35.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.3% → 2.5%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $989.9M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Apr 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported46
    Reported small business46
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $111.8M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$24.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    12 awards

    114 actions

    Historical and award details for QED SYSTEMS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $136.3M → $111.8M
    −17.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.8% → 2.5%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $503.8M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 16 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 22, 2021
    through May 18, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside89
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported46
    Reported small business1215
    All-period set-aside types
    • 10 · Total small business
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $107.2M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$139.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    89 actions

    Historical and award details for GENERAL DYNAMICS GLOBAL FORCE, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $246.8M → $107.2M
    −56.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 2.4%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.0B
    2.7% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 22, 2021
    through May 5, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported78
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $87.4M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$146.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    21 actions

    Historical and award details for RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $234.3M → $87.4M
    −62.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.1% → 2.0%
    −1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $863.1M
    2.3% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through Apr 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $81.1M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$45.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    41 actions

    Historical and award details for SIGMATECH INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $127.0M → $81.1M
    −36.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.7% → 1.8%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $455.6M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 21 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Aug 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside35
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported89
    Reported small business1114
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · Total small business

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

RAYTHEON COMPANY

EMD CAP TRANSFER MOD

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is September 30, 2026.

Performance period

99.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$1.8B current$1.8B potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Apr 13, 2016.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 30, 2026.

$1.8B is obligated against $1.8B in current reported award value (99.3%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2022 → Dec 31, 2023 → Aug 31, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 → Sep 30, 2025 → Dec 31, 2025 → Sep 30, 2026.

EXTEND POP FOR CLINS 0001 AND 0059 TO 30 SEPT 2026

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0001916C0002

AXIENT LLC

SSC DEVELOPMENT CORPS DC. MODIFICATION TO ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDS AND INCORPORATE NOVATION AGREEMENT.

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is September 28, 2026.

Performance period

99.1%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 28, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$208.9M current$208.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Mar 29, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 28, 2026.

$206.0M is obligated against $208.9M in current reported award value (98.6%).

SSC DEVELOPMENT CORPS DC MODIFICATION TO EXERCISE 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 47QFPA21F0018

OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES (TMAS 2) 96TH CYBER TEST GROUP (CTG)

$417.0M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of September 30, 2026.

Performance period

98.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

62.9%

$595.5M current$946.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Oct 1, 2022.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 30, 2026.

$417.0M is obligated against $595.5M in current reported award value (70.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 30, 2026 → Jan 25, 2024 → Sep 30, 2026 → Nov 30, 2029 → Sep 30, 2026 → Mar 14, 2028 → Sep 30, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA248622FA003

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PMA-263 GROUP-1 SUAS CSS LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING SUSTAINMENT. THIS ACTION EXERCISES THE FAR 52.217-8 EXTENSION AND ADDS LANGUAGE REGARDING THE JAPAN STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT.

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is November 18, 2026.

Performance period

96.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Nov 18, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.1%

$109.6M current$110.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts May 19, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 18, 2026.

$98.1M is obligated against $109.6M in current reported award value (89.4%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 18, 2026 → Nov 18, 2026.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PMA-263 GROUP-1 SUAS CSS LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING SUSTAINMENT. THIS ACTION EXERCISES THE FAR 52.217-8 EXTENSION AND ADDS LANGUAGE REGARDING THE JAPAN STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W15P7T21F0110

RAYTHEON COMPANY

NEXT GENERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM.

The reported potential end date moved later 2 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

96.8%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Mar 31, 2027
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 25, 2010.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Mar 31, 2027.

$4.0B is obligated; reported award values do not support a valid obligation comparison.

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2025 → Nov 28, 2025 → Nov 30, 2025 → Nov 28, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026 → Aug 31, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA880710C0001

TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC

THIS IS A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FOR A SINGLE AWARD TASK ORDER AGAINST GSA OASIS SB (POOL 5B) TO SUPPORT AVIATION AND MISSILE ELEMENT MODELS, SIMULATIONS AND ANALYSIS FOR SOFTWARE, SIMULATION, SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE.

The reported potential end date is Nov 11, 2026. Current award value is 63.9% of reported potential value ($369.3M of $577.7M).

Performance period

97.1%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Nov 11, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

63.9%

$369.3M current$577.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 20, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 11, 2026.

$369.3M is obligated against $369.3M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: May 11, 2026 → May 27, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 → May 27, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W31P4Q21F0054

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 10, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Deobligation

This action

−$211.0M

INTREPID LLC

W6DV PEO M & S REDSTONE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SETA) SEPTEMBER 3, 2025. PREPARED BY:INTEGRATED FIRES MISSION COMMAND (IFMC), PROJECT OFFICE PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE,MISSILES AND SPACE

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $211.0M. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$45.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
0% share
−3.1 percentage points · $278.4M net decline; action accounted for 75.8%
Funding office
0% attributed share
−2.0 percentage points · $255.4M net decline; action accounted for 82.6%
PIID W9113M24F0006 · Mod P00026
Modification

This action

+$54.5M

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

F2BDAZ AFLCMC HBF

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $54.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $232.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$1.2B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 18.9% share
$562.8M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 9.5% attributed share
$232.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 0010 · Mod R3
Modification

This action

+$47.8M

APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.

F2B0BK AFLCMC HNI

PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CYBER AND NETWORKS DIRECTORATE

Why it stands out

The funding office climbed 96 positions in attributed spending.

It now ranks #13 in attributed spending.

Award net obligations
$475.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 4.7% share
$65.2M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA872124F0001 · Mod P00045
Modification

This action

+$38.0M

OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC

F1T1CT 96TH CTG

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES (TMAS 2) 96TH CYBER TEST GROUP (CTG)

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $38.0M while office-attributed obligations fell $34.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$417.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.85%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#11 · 2.5% share
$63.3M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#10 · 1.8% attributed share
$34.0M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA248622FA003 · Mod P00063
Modification

This action

+$23.3M

RAYTHEON COMPANY

F2TSJA SMC GP

NEXT GENERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $23.3M while office-attributed obligations fell $97.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$4.0B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.52%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#14 · 2.0% share
$146.9M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#4 · 3.7% attributed share
$97.0M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA880710C0001 · Mod P00480
Base award

This action

+$53.0M

SERCO INC

W6DR PEO C3N

THIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICES ORDER TO PROVIDE COMMAND POST MODERNIZATION INSTALLATION TO MILITARY VEHICLES.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 38 positions in this market.

It now ranks #17 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$53.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.2%
Supporting data
Funding office
#7 · 2.6% attributed share
up 157 ranks · +2.5 percentage points · $109.6M net increase; action accounted for 48.3%
PIID W15P7T25F0280
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. Action−$118K
    Award net obligations$23.0M
  2. Action+$222K
    Award net obligations$9.8M
  3. Action+$5.7M
    Award net obligations$25.3M
  4. Action+$123K
    Award net obligations$7.3M
  5. Action+$15K
    Award net obligations$15.7M
  6. Action+$3.0M
    Award net obligations$6.5M
  7. Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$9.9M
  8. Action−$6K
    Award net obligations$2.5M
  9. Action+$193K
    Award net obligations$129.5M
  10. Action−$69
    Award net obligations$15.8M

DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC, and AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. were the leading DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    $837,813,418 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC

    $321,800,809 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.

    $268,114,851 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DoD contract obligations decrease under NAICS 541712?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DoD activity in the research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) market decreased 41.8% from $7,464,798,822 in the preceding 12 months to $4,341,110,127 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$4,341,110,127
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$7,464,798,822
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−41.8%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DoD contract award activity was reported under NAICS 541712?

Recent DoD contract award activity reported in the research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) market included actions for INTREPID LLC, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DoD contracts under NAICS 541712?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, DoD reported 393 positive-obligation awards for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) under NAICS 541712. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
393
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
47.6% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
96% of positive obligations
Full and open
23.9%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
96.4%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
OASIS SB, RS3, and OASIS
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by RAYTHEON COMPANY, AXIENT LLC, and OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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