Federal Capture Intelligence

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) contractors at the Environmental Protection Agency

Latest 12 months
$42.7M
Net obligations · Down $16.4M vs. $59.1M preceding
Prime contractors
25
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Market snapshot for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency

Federal records show $248.9M in net obligations across 821 awards in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency from Oct 1, 2021 through Jul 27, 2026. This market accounts for 2.4% of $10.5B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 27.7% from $59.1M to $42.7M. 7 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Jul 27, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $29.9M versus $40.5M through the same date in FY25 (−26.1%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$44.5M515Complete
FY2023$63.3M621Complete
FY2024$57.8M665Complete
FY2025$53.3M877Complete
FY2026$29.9M431YTD through Jul 27, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$248.9M
821 awards · 180 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−27.7%
$42.7M vs. $59.1M
Leading eight prime share
85.3%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
2.4% of $10.5B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
88.8% of 214 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
190 set aside · 24 no set-aside · 607 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Jul 28, 2025Jul 27, 2026, compared with Jul 28, 2024Jul 27, 2025.

Competitive shifts

EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC gained the most market share
4.3%29.1%+24.8 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 160 reported actions.
APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC lost the most market share
17.44%4.38%−13.1 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #6 by positive obligations, based on 44 reported actions.
TETRA TECH, INC. fell the most in the contractor rankings
#11#22Down 11 places
The contractor accounts for 0.65% of positive obligations across 11 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
55.5%74.6%+19.1 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 25.4% of positive obligations.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING) decreased
$55.1M$21.4M−$33.7M
Latest-period activity spans 195 awards across 38 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING) increased
$225K$15.6M+$15.4M
Latest-period activity spans 94 awards across 28 prime contractors.
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.

Funding pattern for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Jul 27, 2026.

50.1% of positive obligations were attributed to OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING). That represents $21.4M, down $33.7M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING)50.1% · $21.4M · down $33.7M
  2. OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING)36.5% · $15.6M · up $15.4M
  3. OFC OF FINANCE & ADMIN (OFA)(FUNDING)4.7% · $2.0M · up $2.0M
  4. OFC CHEMSFTYPOLLPREV(OCSPP) (FUND)4.0% · $1.7M · up $1.3M
  5. OFFICE FOR WATER (OW) (FUNDING)1.5% · $647K · up $546K
  6. All other reported offices3.2% 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

    OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING)

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $21.4M

    50.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$33.7M

    38 active prime contractors · 195 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 61.2% from $55.1M to $21.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 93.3% to 50.1%, a change of −43.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 334 actions across 195 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 71 active prime contractors and 373 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING)

    #2Up 6 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $15.6M

    36.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$15.4M

    28 active prime contractors · 94 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 6824.3% from $225K to $15.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.38% to 36.5%, a change of +36.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 150 actions across 94 awards and 27 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    OFC OF FINANCE & ADMIN (OFA)(FUNDING)

    #3New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $2.0M

    4.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$2.0M

    14 active prime contractors · 29 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $2.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 4.7%, a change of +4.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 29 actions across 29 awards and 14 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    OFC CHEMSFTYPOLLPREV(OCSPP) (FUND)

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $1.7M

    4.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.3M

    5 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 336.4% from $393K to $1.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.66% to 4.0%, a change of +3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 8 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    OFFICE FOR WATER (OW) (FUNDING)

    #5Up 6 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $647K

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$546K

    5 active prime contractors · 14 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 539.1% from $101K to $647K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.17% to 1.5%, a change of +1.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 14 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    OFC FOR AIR RAD (OAR) (FUNDING)

    #6Up 4 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $486K

    1.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$312K

    4 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 179.8% from $174K to $486K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.29% to 1.1%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 8 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    REGION 3 (FUNDING OFFICE)

    #7Up 9 from #16

    Latest 12 months

    $264K

    0.62% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$259K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 5187.1% from $5K to $264K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 0.62%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.

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

  8. Reported funding office

    OFC GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC) (FUNDING)

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $240K

    0.56% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$240K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $240K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.56%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    OFC LANDEMERG MGMT (OLEM)(FUNDING)

    #9Down 2 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $183K

    0.43% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$59K

    4 active prime contractors · 12 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 24.5% from $243K to $183K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.41% to 0.43%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 12 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    OFC OF MISSION SUPT (OMS) (FUNDING)

    #10Up 5 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $54K

    0.13% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$40K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 288.1% from $14K to $54K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.020% to 0.13%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

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

  11. Reported funding office

    REGION 2 (FUNDING OFFICE)

    #11Down 6 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $51K

    0.12% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$282K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 84.6% from $333K to $51K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.56% to 0.12%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

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

  12. Reported funding office

    OFC ENFCOMPL ASSU (OECA) (FUNDING)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$225K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $225K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.38% to 0%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

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

  13. Reported funding office

    OFC INSPECTOR GENERAL(OIG)(FUNDING)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$429K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $429K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.73% to 0%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND EXTERNAL CIVIL RIGHTS (OEJECR)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.4M

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $1.4M to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.4% to 0%, a change of −2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

How this work is bought

Reported award structure, competition, pricing, work categories, and contracting channels for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency.

During Jul 28, 2025Jul 27, 2026, this market recorded $45.5M in positive net award obligations across 119 awards. The leading reported procedure, Negotiated Proposal/Quote, accounted for 84.5% of that positive-obligation base. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 91.7%.

Leading award type
91.7%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
84.5%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Reported parent IDV
91.7%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
12
15 of 119 awards reported offers · Limited reporting

Buying method changes

Compared with Jul 28, 2024Jul 27, 2025. Based on 119 current awards and 230 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Median positive award obligations
$226K
Up from $100K in the preceding period
Reported full-and-open obligation share
48.1%
Down from 61.1% 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 29.8 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 26.9 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 29.8 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 24.5% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share91.7%61.8%+29.8 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share48.1%21.2%+26.9 pts
Delivery-order obligation share91.7%61.8%+29.8 pts
Median positive award obligations$226K$299K-24.5%
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)108$41.7M91.7%
Definitive Contract(D)11$3.8M8.3%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)108$41.7M91.7%
Not reported11$3.8M8.4%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)104$34.7M76.3%
Multiple Award(M)4$7.0M15.4%
Not reported11$3.8M8.4%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)114$38.5M84.5%
Subject To Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)4$7.0M15.4%
Only One Source(SSS)1$51K0.11%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources(D)50$23.5M51.8%
Full And Open Competition(A)68$21.9M48.1%
Not Available For Competition(B)1$51K0.11%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)3$6.9M15.2%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)1$60K0.13%
Not reported115$38.5M84.6%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized By Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)1$51K0.11%
Not reported118$45.4M99.9%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Time And Materials(Y)78$24.0M52.8%
Firm Fixed Price(J)37$12.9M28.4%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)4$8.5M18.8%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
General Science & Technology R&d Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&d Facilities & Maj Equip(AJ15)27$11.0M24.2%
General Science & Technology R&d Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development(AJ13)4$5.6M12.3%
Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical(R425)22$5.3M11.6%
General Science And Technology R&d Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research(AJ11)21$5.1M11.1%
General Science And Technology R&d Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research(AJ12)14$5.0M11.1%
General Science & Technology R&d Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&d Administrative Expenses(AJ14)2$4.9M10.8%
Other reported values29$8.6M19.0%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Environmental Protection Agency(6800)119$45.5M100.0%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Water, Tribal & Science Division(68HERW)73$35.6M78.3%
Construction, Finance, Administrative & Ia Division(68HERF)35$8.1M17.8%
Cincinnati Acquisition Div (Cad)(68HERC)11$1.8M3.9%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
68HERC25D0008(6800)28$11.7M25.8%
47QRAD20D4032(4732)2$6.1M13.4%
68HERC25D0004(6800)5$5.8M12.7%
68HERC25D0012(6800)10$4.0M8.7%
68HERC24D0001(6800)10$2.8M6.1%
68HERC24D0003(6800)7$2.0M4.3%
68HERC21D0002(6800)3$1.7M3.8%
68HERC20D0029(6800)12$1.3M2.9%
Other reported values31$6.3M13.8%
Not reported11$3.8M8.4%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
12 median
15 reported · 104 not reported · Limited reporting
Positive award obligations
$226K median
$100K$400K middle 50%
Reported performance period
729 days (~24 months) median
119 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 Jul 27, 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.

Prime contractors for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency

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

Prime contractor concentration
7 of 25prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
29.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
68.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
85.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $43.5M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Jul 27, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Jul 28, 2024–Jul 27, 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

    $12.6M

    29.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    46 awards

    160 actions

    Historical and award details for EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.5M → $12.6M
    +401.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.3% → 29.1%
    +24.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $24.1M
    9.7% of all-period positive obligations · 53 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported4632
    Reported small business4632
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.1M

    14.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.7M → $6.1M
    +30.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.0% → 14.1%
    +6.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $18.3M
    7.3% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 28, 2021
    through Mar 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported22
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.8M

    13.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$4.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    27 actions

    Historical and award details for SPECPRO SUSTAINMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.5M → $5.8M
    +293.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 13.3%
    +10.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.2M
    2.9% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 20, 2024
    through Jul 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported54
    Reported small business54
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.2M

    11.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$667K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    34 awards

    56 actions

    Historical and award details for PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $5.9M → $5.2M
    −11.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.9% → 11.9%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $30.4M
    12.2% of all-period positive obligations · 109 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Jun 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3462
    Reported small business3462
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.7M

    6.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$933K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    46 actions

    Historical and award details for ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.7M → $2.7M
    −25.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.2% → 6.3%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.1M
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 22 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 16, 2024
    through Jul 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1919
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.9M

    4.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$8.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    17 awards

    44 actions

    Historical and award details for APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $10.3M → $1.9M
    −81.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    17.4% → 4.4%
    −13.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $18.5M
    7.4% of all-period positive obligations · 52 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Jun 30, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1720
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.7M

    3.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$3.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    31 actions

    Historical and award details for BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.7M → $1.7M
    −63.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.9% → 3.9%
    −4.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $16.5M
    6.6% of all-period positive obligations · 14 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Jul 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported713
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.1M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$166K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for VERINA CONSULTING GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $889K → $1.1M
    +18.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.5% → 2.4%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.9M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 26, 2022
    through Jun 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported65
    Reported small business65
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $877K

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$464K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    20 awards

    33 actions

    Historical and award details for CONSOLIDATED SAFETY SERVICES INCORPORATED
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.3M → $877K
    −34.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.3% → 2.0%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.6M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 37 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 1, 2022
    through Jul 14, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2020
    Reported small business2020
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $542K

    1.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for BIOSPYDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.1M → $542K
    −74.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.6% → 1.3%
    −2.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.5M
    3.4% of all-period positive obligations · 52 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Apr 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported513
    Reported small business513
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $439K

    1.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$6.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    13 awards

    36 actions

    Historical and award details for RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.2M → $439K
    −93.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.2% → 1.0%
    −11.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $15.5M
    6.2% of all-period positive obligations · 20 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Jul 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1312
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $400K

    0.92%

    Dollar movement

    +$300K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for PROSPECT GROWTH, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $100K → $400K
    +300.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.17% → 0.92%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $500K
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 12, 2024
    through Jul 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $400K

    0.92%

    Dollar movement

    +$300K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for PAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $100K → $400K
    +300.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.17% → 0.92%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $500K
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 11, 2024
    through Jul 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $400K

    0.92%

    Dollar movement

    +$300K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for AXNANO INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $100K → $400K
    +300.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.17% → 0.92%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $500K
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 11, 2024
    through Jul 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $400K

    0.92%

    Dollar movement

    +$300K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for ENF PRODUCTS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $100K → $400K
    +300.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.17% → 0.92%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $500K
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 11, 2024
    through Jul 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business

Award activity for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at the Environmental Protection Agency

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

Modification

This action

+$4.3M

EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC

OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING)

PSC AJ14 ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT OF THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF DIRECT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO STATES, TRIBES, TERRITORIES, AND COMMUNITIES. THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT EFFORT WILL HELP RECIPIENTS TO IDENTIFY

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $4.3M while office-attributed obligations fell $33.7M overall.

Award net obligations
$10.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
9.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 14.1% share
up 2 ranks · +6.1 percentage points · $1.4M net increase; action exceeded it by $2.9M
Funding office
#1 · 50.1% attributed share
$33.7M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 68HERC23F0478 · Mod P00008
Deobligation

This action

−$2.3M

RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

OFC LANDEMERG MGMT (OLEM)(FUNDING)

AJ12 - STREAMS TASK ORDER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL SUPERFUND RESIDENTIAL SOIL LEAD BACKGROUND STUDIES. MOD P00007: DE-OBLIGATION OF FUNDS

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $2.3M. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$2.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
5.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#11 · 1.0% share
down 9 ranks · −11.2 percentage points · $6.8M net decline; action accounted for 33.4%
PIID 68HERC25F0065 · Mod P00007
Modification

This action

+$1.5M

SPECPRO SUSTAINMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC

OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING)

AH51 - TOXICOLOGY AND ECOLOGY RESEARCH SUPPORT CONTRACT AT THE GREAT LAKES TOXICOLOGY AND ECOLOGY DIVISION, DULUTH, MINNESOTA

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 7 positions in this market.

It now ranks #3 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$1.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 13.3% share
up 7 ranks · +10.8 percentage points · $4.3M net increase; action accounted for 35.1%
Funding office
#2 · 36.5% attributed share
up 6 ranks · +36.1 percentage points · $15.4M net increase; action accounted for 9.9%
PIID 68HERW26F0057 · Mod P00003
Modification

This action

+$570K

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING)

AJ11 - NEW STREAMS IV TASK ORDER: FIELD, ANALYTICAL, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR REMEDIATION, RESTORATION, AND REVITALIZATION ON SITES. MOD P00026 - INCREMENTAL FUNDING

Why it stands out

The funding office climbed 6 positions in attributed spending.

It now ranks #2 in attributed spending.

Award net obligations
$8.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 3.9% share
$3.0M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 68HERC22F0417 · Mod P00026
Base award

This action

+$1.0M

VERINA CONSULTING GROUP LLC

OFC RESEARCH DEV (ORD) (FUNDING)

AJ11 - EXPANDING TESTBED AND DEMONSTRATING TECHNOLOGIES

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 5 positions in this market.

It now ranks #8 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$1.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.3%
Supporting data
Funding office
#1 · 50.1% attributed share
$33.7M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 68HERF26F0006
Modification

This action

+$540K

EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC

OFC OF ADMINISTRATOR (OA) (FUNDING)

AJ15 MACHINE FABRICATION AND ELECTRONICS SHOP

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 7 positions in this market.

It now ranks #1 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$2.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.2%
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. Action+$399K
    Award net obligations$399K
  2. Action+$300K
    Award net obligations$300K
  3. Action+$38K
    Award net obligations$6.0M
  4. Action+$287K
    Award net obligations$719K
  5. Action−$29K
    Award net obligations$614K
  6. Action−$122K
    Award net obligations$130K
  7. Action+$20K
    Award net obligations$20K
  8. Action+$40K
    Award net obligations$315K
  9. Action+$180K
    Award net obligations$500K
  10. Action+$100K
    Award net obligations$500K

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