Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contractors (NAICS 541715)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Defense agency guide NAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Latest 12 months
$24.7B
Net obligations · Down $9.9B vs. $34.5B preceding
Prime contractors
3,937
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 nanotechnology and biotechnology) under NAICS 541715. 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 Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Department of Defense

Federal records show $146.2B in net obligations across 34,214 awards in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Department of Defense from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 6.5% of $2.3T in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 28.6% from $34.5B to $24.7B. 125 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: $20.6B versus $31.4B through the same date in FY25 (−34.4%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$26.0B29,899Complete
FY2023$31.2B31,525Complete
FY2024$32.9B34,649Complete
FY2025$35.5B35,508Complete
FY2026$20.6B18,879YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$146.2B
34,214 awards · 8,045 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−28.6%
$24.7B vs. $34.5B
Leading eight prime share
33.9%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
6.5% of $2.3T in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
70.2% of 24,033 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
16,880 set aside · 7,153 no set-aside · 10,181 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

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

Competitive shifts

X-BOW LAUNCH SYSTEMS INC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#225→#33Up 192 places
The contractor accounts for 0.56% of positive obligations across 6 reported actions.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION fell the most in the contractor rankings
#29→#324Down 295 places
The contractor accounts for 0.030% of positive obligations across 11 reported actions.
FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC had the largest increase in reported obligations
$1.7B→$2.2B+$437.6M
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations and accounts for 8.8% of positive obligations, based on 20 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through F4FBEQ AFRL RGF decreased
$1.1B→$303.1M−$841.1M
Latest-period activity spans 744 awards across 550 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) increased
$5.2M→$456.7M+$451.5M
Latest-period activity spans 33 awards across 30 prime contractors.
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Competitive shifts

141 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$184.9MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
View 141 contractors
ContractorLatest 12 months

Award activity

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.

9.1% of positive obligations were attributed to MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0147). That represents $2.3B, down $33.9M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0147)9.1% · $2.3B · down $33.9M
  2. NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND8.8% · $2.2B · up $435.8M
  3. PAE STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS3.8% · $944.1M · down $623.6M
  4. F2TSTA SMC IS3.5% · $858.4M · down $153.6M
  5. NAVSEA HQ3.2% · $786.6M · down $194.2M
  6. All other reported offices71.6% 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

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0147)

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $2.3B

    9.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$33.9M

    2,512 active prime contractors · 2,694 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 1.5% from $2.3B to $2.3B. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.6% to 9.1%, a change of +2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3,063 actions across 2,694 awards and 2,386 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 177 active prime contractors and 340 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $2.2B

    8.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$435.8M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 25.2% from $1.7B to $2.2B. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.0% to 8.8%, a change of +3.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 20 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    PAE STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $944.1M

    3.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$623.6M

    97 active prime contractors · 191 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 39.8% from $1.6B to $944.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.5% to 3.8%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 356 actions across 191 awards and 34 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 92 active prime contractors and 223 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    F2TSTA SMC IS

    #4Up 4 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $858.4M

    3.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$153.6M

    20 active prime contractors · 22 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 15.2% from $1.0B to $858.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.9% to 3.5%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 51 actions across 22 awards and 11 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 23 active prime contractors and 26 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    NAVSEA HQ

    #5Up 4 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $786.6M

    3.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$194.2M

    84 active prime contractors · 407 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 19.8% from $980.7M to $786.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.8% to 3.2%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 640 actions across 407 awards and 17 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 125 active prime contractors and 568 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    F2TSDA SMC PI

    #6Down 1 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $776.6M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$408.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 34.4% from $1.2B to $776.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.4% to 3.1%, 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.

  7. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

    #7Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $735.3M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$322.8M

    44 active prime contractors · 122 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 30.5% from $1.1B to $735.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.1% to 3.0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 417 actions across 122 awards and 18 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 46 active prime contractors and 165 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

    #8Down 4 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $645.1M

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$619.2M

    261 active prime contractors · 530 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 49.0% from $1.3B to $645.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.7% to 2.6%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1,058 actions across 530 awards and 37 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 378 active prime contractors and 870 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH

    #9Up 1 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $618.6M

    2.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$353.3M

    390 active prime contractors · 746 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 36.4% from $971.9M to $618.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.8% to 2.5%, a change of −0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1,152 actions across 746 awards and 88 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 494 active prime contractors and 971 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

    #10Up 4 from #14

    Latest 12 months

    $543.3M

    2.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$71.5M

    52 active prime contractors · 65 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 15.1% from $471.9M to $543.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.4% to 2.2%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 123 actions across 65 awards and 28 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 72 active prime contractors and 96 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0853)

    #11Up 444 from #455

    Latest 12 months

    $456.7M

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$451.5M

    30 active prime contractors · 33 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 8756.7% from $5.2M to $456.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 1.9%, a change of +1.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 46 actions across 33 awards and 29 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    F4FBEQ AFRL RGF

    #16Down 10 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $303.1M

    1.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$841.1M

    550 active prime contractors · 744 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 73.5% from $1.1B to $303.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.3% to 1.2%, a change of −2.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 920 actions across 744 awards and 113 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1,162 active prime contractors and 1,869 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  13. Reported funding office

    F4FGQR AFRL RQR

    #22Up 168 from #190

    Latest 12 months

    $195.7M

    0.79% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$173.1M

    7 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 767.9% from $22.5M to $195.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.070% to 0.79%, a change of +0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 9 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    FA8212 AFSC OLH PZABA

    #23Up 501 from #524

    Latest 12 months

    $194.7M

    0.79% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$191.2M

    2 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 5372.5% from $3.6M to $194.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 0.79%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 33 actions across 7 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

    #24Up 77 from #101

    Latest 12 months

    $185.4M

    0.75% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$130.5M

    8 active prime contractors · 43 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 237.6% from $54.9M to $185.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.16% to 0.75%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 128 actions across 43 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

  16. Reported funding office

    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) (HQ0856)

    #271Down 251 from #20

    Latest 12 months

    $8.4M

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$365.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 97.8% from $373.4M to $8.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.1% to 0.030%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 7,950 awards had positive obligations totaling $24.8B. Negotiated Proposal/Quote was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 32.7% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 50.7%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as IAC MAC, RS3, and ASTRO.

Leading award type
50.3%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
32.7%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Reported parent IDV
50.7%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
3,709 of 7,950 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

  • IAC MAC

    $1.7B

    6.9% of positive obligations · 185 matched awards

  • RS3

    $1.2B

    4.9% of positive obligations · 93 matched awards

  • ASTRO

    $407.9M

    1.6% of positive obligations · 5 matched awards

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 7,950 current awards and 8,814 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Leading reported procedure
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Previously Only One Source · 34.3% preceding vs 32.7% current
Median positive award obligations
$281K
Down from $778K in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 541715 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 20.1 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 29.8 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 20.4 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 12.2% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share50.7%70.7%-20.1 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share39.7%10.0%+29.8 pts
Delivery-order obligation share50.3%70.7%-20.4 pts
Median positive award obligations$281K$320K-12.2%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 9 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)4,824$12.5B50.3%
Definitive Contract(D)2,817$12.0B48.5%
Purchase Order(B)299$190.7M0.77%
BPA Call(A)10$95.3M0.38%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)4,712$11.6B46.8%
BOA(D)89$655.8M2.6%
FSS(C)23$209.0M0.84%
BPA(E)10$95.3M0.38%
Not reported3,116$12.2B49.3%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)1,789$7.6B30.6%
Multiple Award(M)3,045$5.0B20.0%
Not reported3,116$12.2B49.3%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)2,460$8.1B32.7%
Only One Source(SSS)1,248$7.7B30.9%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)2,924$3.6B14.5%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)111$2.2B8.7%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)115$1.4B5.5%
Basic Research(BR)765$1.1B4.3%
Other reported values327$810.5M3.3%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)4,298$9.8B39.7%
Not Competed(C)1,007$6.9B27.7%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)1,962$3.3B13.2%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)137$1.6B6.6%
C(NOT COMPETED)64$1.6B6.5%
Not Available for Competition(B)241$808.5M3.3%
Other reported values241$746.1M3.0%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)497$4.4B17.7%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)62$412.6M1.7%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)15$61.5M0.25%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)9$60.3M0.24%
FAR 16.505(B)(2)(I)(G) Single Source(SSRC)5$20.8M0.080%
Minimum Guarantee(MG)2,446$9.1M0.040%
Other reported values5$16.7M0.067%
Not reported4,911$19.8B80.0%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Mobilization, Essential R&d (FAR 6.302-3)(MES)666$3.2B13.0%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)302$2.8B11.2%
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)28$1.3B5.3%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)269$1.3B5.0%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)122$957.8M3.9%
National Security (FAR 6.302-6)(NS)35$396.0M1.6%
Other reported values45$72.9M0.29%
Not reported6,483$14.8B59.7%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)3,037$12.0B48.4%
Firm Fixed Price(J)4,186$3.4B13.8%
Cost Plus Incentive Fee(V)25$2.1B8.5%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)158$1.8B7.3%
S(COST NO FEE)6$1.2B4.9%
Cost No Fee(S)238$1.1B4.5%
Other reported values300$3.1B12.6%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
National Defense R&d Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research(AC32)833$4.4B17.7%
National Defense R&d Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development(AC13)3,247$4.0B16.0%
Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical(R425)265$2.6B10.7%
Nuclear Reactors(4470)1$2.2B8.7%
National Defense R&d Services; Department of Defense - Military; Applied Research(AC12)1,230$1.8B7.4%
National Defense R&d Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research(AC22)62$1.0B4.2%
Other reported values2,312$8.8B35.3%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of the Air Force(5700)1,694$8.3B33.5%
Department of the Navy(1700)1,782$5.7B22.8%
Department of the Army(2100)939$4.2B17.0%
Missile Defense Agency(97JC)2,682$3.3B13.3%
Federal Acquisition Service(4732)120$1.5B6.1%
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency(97AE)215$620.6M2.5%
Other reported values518$1.2B4.7%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Navsea Hq(N00024)456$3.0B12.0%
W6qk Acc-Apg(W56KGU)54$1.8B7.1%
Fa8075 774 Ess(FA8075)193$1.7B6.9%
Missile Defense Agency (Mda)(HQ0856)9$1.6B6.5%
Fa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk(FA8810)4$921.3M3.7%
GSA Fas Aas Fedsim(47QFCA)37$904.4M3.6%
Other reported values7,197$14.9B60.2%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
W56KGU18D0004(9700)2$1.2B4.7%
HQ085325D0001(9700)4$474.6M1.9%
HQ085622D0001(9700)3$449.0M1.8%
W15P7T19D0157(9700)11$406.1M1.6%
N0002422D6404(9700)270$399.5M1.6%
FA807518D0004(9700)37$327.1M1.3%
FA807518D0015(9700)39$321.4M1.3%
FA807518D0002(9700)36$257.0M1.0%
Other reported values4,432$8.8B35.3%
Not reported3,116$12.2B49.3%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 382 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
3,709 reported · 4,241 not reported
Positive award obligations
$281K median
$500–$1.4M middle 50%
Reported performance period
1,259 days (~3.4 years) median
7,949 reported · 1 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
125 of 3,937prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
8.8%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
21.2%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
33.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $24.7B 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

    $2.2B

    8.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$437.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    20 actions

    Historical and award details for FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.7B → $2.2B
    +25.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.0% → 8.8%
    +3.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.7B
    6.0% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 18, 2021
    through Apr 16, 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.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.2B

    4.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$432.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    8 awards

    228 actions

    Historical and award details for THE MITRE CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $731.9M → $1.2B
    +59.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.1% → 4.7%
    +2.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.2B
    3.5% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through May 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported87
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $973.0M

    3.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$449.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.4B → $973.0M
    −31.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.1% → 3.9%
    −0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.8B
    3.3% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 14, 2021
    through Apr 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside25
    Not reported12
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $935.3M

    3.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$240.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    56 actions

    Historical and award details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $694.9M → $935.3M
    +34.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.0% → 3.8%
    +1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.2B
    3.6% of all-period positive obligations · 17 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside66
    Not reported43
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $908.1M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$563.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    560 awards

    1,043 actions

    Historical and award details for THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.5B → $908.1M
    −38.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.3% → 3.7%
    −0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.7B
    3.2% of all-period positive obligations · 1,239 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-aside1817
    Not reported542628
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $776.6M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$408.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.2B → $776.6M
    −34.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.4% → 3.1%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.2B
    3.6% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Apr 22, 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.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $754.9M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$515.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    96 actions

    Historical and award details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.3B → $754.9M
    −40.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.7% → 3.0%
    −0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.5B
    3.8% of all-period positive obligations · 14 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside55
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $698.4M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$330.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    97 awards

    555 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.0B → $698.4M
    −32.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 2.8%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.9B
    2.7% of all-period positive obligations · 138 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1720
    Not reported8086
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $488.3M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$80.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    65 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $408.2M → $488.3M
    +19.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.2% → 2.0%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.7B
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 7 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 29, 2022
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported54
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $460.8M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$297.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    33 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $758.8M → $460.8M
    −39.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.2% → 1.9%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.1B
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 34 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Jul 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside109
    Not reported01
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $409.0M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    89 awards

    316 actions

    Historical and award details for GEORGIA TECH APPLIED RESEARCH CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $418.8M → $409.0M
    −2.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.2% → 1.6%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.5B
    1.7% of all-period positive obligations · 248 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through May 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1320
    Not reported76120
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $399.2M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$174.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    17 awards

    284 actions

    Historical and award details for CACI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $573.3M → $399.2M
    −30.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.7% → 1.6%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.1B
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 19 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through May 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside02
    Not reported1714
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $387.3M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$199.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    15 awards

    135 actions

    Historical and award details for INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $188.2M → $387.3M
    +105.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.54% → 1.6%
    +1.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $969.5M
    0.66% of all-period positive obligations · 25 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 7, 2021
    through May 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside21
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported1217
    Reported small business1518
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $363.9M

    1.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$378.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    25 awards

    95 actions

    Historical and award details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $741.9M → $363.9M
    −51.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.1% → 1.5%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.9B
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 29 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside56
    Not reported202
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $349.0M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$379.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    66 awards

    471 actions

    Historical and award details for KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $728.6M → $349.0M
    −52.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.1% → 1.4%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.8B
    1.9% of all-period positive obligations · 90 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Apr 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside34
    Not reported6375
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

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

AEVEX AEROSPACE, LLC

BIG SAFARI

The reported potential end date is Sep 30, 2026. Current award value is 72.4% of reported potential value ($646.0M of $892.8M).

Performance period

97.0%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

72.4%

$646.0M current$892.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Dec 2, 2024.

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

$645.8M is obligated against $646.0M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 1, 2025 → Dec 22, 2025 → Jan 20, 2026 → Dec 1, 2025 → Sep 14, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

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

PIID FA862025FB072

THE MITRE CORPORATION

THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

The reported potential end date is Dec 31, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($744.9M of $744.9M).

Performance period

75.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$744.9M current$744.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Oct 1, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 31, 2026.

$708.9M is obligated against $744.9M in current reported award value (95.2%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 30, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026.

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

PIID W56KGU25F0015

MANTECH TSG-2 JOINT VENTURE

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION OF MARITIME PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT FOR NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND AIRBORNE MULTI INTELLIGENCE SPECIAL MISSIONS PROGRAM OFFICE (PMA 290)

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

Performance period

99.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 21, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$165.1M current$165.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 21, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 21, 2026.

$159.5M is obligated against $165.1M in current reported award value (96.6%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 21, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026 → Sep 21, 2026.

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

PIID FA807520F0083

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (JHU/APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) SUPPORT SERVICES

The reported potential end date is Sep 30, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($231.4M of $231.4M).

Performance period

96.8%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$231.4M current$231.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 16, 2025.

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

$231.4M is obligated against $231.4M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 15, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

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

PIID HR001125F0008

HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

MOBILITY, POWER, ENERGY UNITED STATES ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS CENTER

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

Performance period

99.1%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$142.1M current$142.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 17, 2020.

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

$134.6M is obligated against $142.1M in current reported award value (94.7%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 20, 2025 → Mar 20, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

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

PIID FA807520F0068

ARETE ASSOCIATES

CLIN 4003 POP EXTENSION

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

Performance period

99.1%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

98.5%

$41.6M current$42.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 24, 2020.

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

$41.6M is obligated against $41.6M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 21, 2023 → Oct 10, 2024 → Jan 14, 2025 → Jan 21, 2025 → Sep 10, 2025 → Jun 30, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

CLIN 4003 POP EXTENSION

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

PIID N6600120C0025

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.

Modification

This action

+$570.4M

FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

FUNDING MOD

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $570.4M while contractor obligations rose $437.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$15.0B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 8.8% share
+3.8 percentage points · $437.6M net increase; action exceeded it by $132.8M
Funding office
#2 · 8.8% attributed share
+3.8 percentage points · $435.8M net increase; action exceeded it by $134.5M
Related:Largest contractor gainUnusually large action
PIID N0002418C2130 · Mod P00148
Modification

This action

+$484.3M

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, TEST, AND DELIVERY OF THE GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTOR.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $484.3M while office-attributed obligations fell $33.9M overall.

Award net obligations
$5.5B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 3.9% share
$449.9M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 9.1% attributed share
$33.9M net decline despite this positive action
PIID HQ085621C0001 · Mod P00088
Modification

This action

+$192.9M

THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION

F2TSDA SMC PI

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $192.9M while office-attributed obligations fell $408.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$8.2B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.78%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 3.1% share
$408.1M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#6 · 3.1% attributed share
$408.1M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA880219C0001 · Mod P00177
Modification

This action

+$150.6M

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP

F2TSTA SMC IS

NEXT GENERATION OVERHEAD PERSISTENT INFRARED GEOSYNCHRONOUS

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $150.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $153.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$6.5B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.61%
Supporting data
Funding office
#4 · 3.5% attributed share
$153.6M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA881018C0005 · Mod P00189
Modification

This action

+$137.4M

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO: 1. FUND CLINS 4002, 4008, 4010, 9808, 9908, 6001 2. UPDATE ATT 5

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $137.4M while office-attributed obligations fell $322.8M overall.

Award net obligations
$1.9B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.56%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#17 · 1.2% share
$136.9M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#7 · 3.0% attributed share
$322.8M net decline despite this positive action
PIID N0001922C0041 · Mod P00071
Modification

This action

+$230.8M

AEVEX AEROSPACE, LLC

F4FDAJ 645 AESG

BIG SAFARI

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $230.8M while office-attributed obligations fell $48.3M overall.

Award net obligations
$645.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.93%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#24 · 0.98% share
$189.7M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#12 · 1.8% attributed share
$48.3M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA862025FB072 · Mod P00009
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. BOTTS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, LLCBase award · PIID 47QFLA26F0033
    Action+$1.2M
    Award net obligations$1.2M
  2. APTIMA INCModification · PIID 47QFLA23F0203
    Action+$817K
    Award net obligations$3.3M
  3. APTIMA INCModification · PIID 47QFLA25F0068
    Action+$63K
    Award net obligations$3.2M
  4. ADVANCED SYSTEMS SUPPORTABILITY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS, INCDeobligation · PIID 47QFLA23F0152
    Action−$347
    Award net obligations$8.3M
  5. UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL RESOURCE SERVICES INCModification · PIID 47QFEA24F0003
    Action+$296
    Award net obligations$4.9M
  6. LINQUEST CORPORATIONDeobligation · PIID 47QFLA23F0151
    Action−$7.6M
    Award net obligations$56.0M
  7. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INCModification · PIID 47QFCA26F0010
    Action+$3.4M
    Award net obligations$33.4M
  8. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONModification · PIID 47QFMA24F0006
    Action+$495K
    Award net obligations$14.5M
  9. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYModification · PIID 140D0424C0065
    Action+$1.9M
    Award net obligations$6.3M
  10. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INCModification · PIID 47QFCA23F0014
    Action+$6.9M
    Award net obligations$525.5M

DoD NAICS 541715 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 nanotechnology and biotechnology) contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC, THE MITRE CORPORATION, and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION were the leading DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC

    $2,167,769,607 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    THE MITRE CORPORATION

    $1,164,608,587 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

    $972,964,259 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DoD contract obligations decrease under NAICS 541715?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DoD activity in the research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) market decreased 28.6% from $34,546,357,367 in the preceding 12 months to $24,674,270,961 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$24,674,270,961
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$34,546,357,367
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−28.6%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DoD contract award activity was reported under NAICS 541715?

Recent DoD contract award activity reported in the research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) market included actions for FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION 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 541715?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, DoD reported 7,950 positive-obligation awards for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) under NAICS 541715. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was negotiated proposal/quote.

Positive-obligation awards
7,950
Leading reported procedure
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
32.7% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
50.3% of positive obligations
Full and open
39.7%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
50.7%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
IAC MAC, RS3, and ASTRO
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 nanotechnology and biotechnology) awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by AEVEX AEROSPACE, LLC, THE MITRE CORPORATION, and MANTECH TSG-2 JOINT VENTURE.

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

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