Federal Capture Intelligence

Top HHS colleges, universities, and professional schools contractors (NAICS 611310)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Health and Human Services agency guide NAICS 611310 · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Latest 12 months
$6.1M
Net obligations · Up $215.3K vs. $5.9M preceding
Prime contractors
26
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the HHS federal contracting market for colleges, universities, and professional schools under NAICS 611310. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, and contract types, competition, and procurement methods.

Contract obligation trends for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools at the Department of Health and Human Services

Federal records show $84.6M in net obligations across 517 awards in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools at the Department of Health and Human Services from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 0.058% of $145.5B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 3.7% from $5.9M to $6.1M. 8 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: $5.8M versus $3.8M through the same date in FY25 (+52.6%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$47.0M254Complete
FY2023$20.3M218Complete
FY2024$7.4M212Complete
FY2025$4.1M128Complete
FY2026$5.8M68YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$84.6M
517 awards · 181 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+3.7%
$6.1M vs. $5.9M
Leading eight prime share
80.6%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.058% of $145.5B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
0.2% of 477 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
1 set aside · 476 no set-aside · 40 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

CINCINNATI UNIV OF lost the most market share
31.74%→26.85%−4.9 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA increased
$2.6M→$4.0M+$1.4M
Latest-period activity spans 2 awards across 2 prime contractors.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
64.2%→74.1%+9.9 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 25.9% of positive obligations.
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.

56.5% of positive obligations were attributed to BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA. That represents $4.0M, up $1.4M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA56.5% · $4.0M · up $1.4M
  2. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NINDS16.9% · $1.2M · up $566K
  3. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID6.4% · $445K · down $457K
  4. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI5.4% · $378K · down $226K
  5. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (75N94A)4.5% · $317K · up $27K
  6. All other reported offices10.2% 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

    BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $4.0M

    56.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.4M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 53.0% from $2.6M to $4.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 34.8% to 56.5%, a change of +21.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NINDS

    #2Up 2 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $1.2M

    16.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$566K

    10 active prime contractors · 10 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 91.3% from $620K to $1.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.4% to 16.9%, a change of +8.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 10 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $445K

    6.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$457K

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 50.7% from $902K to $445K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.2% to 6.4%, a change of −5.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 4 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI

    #4Up 1 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $378K

    5.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$226K

    5 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 37.4% from $604K to $378K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.2% to 5.4%, a change of −2.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 6 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (75N94A)

    #5Up 2 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $317K

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$27K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 9.3% from $290K to $317K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.9% to 4.5%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.

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

  6. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDCD

    #6New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $193K

    2.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$193K

    2 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $193K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 2.8%, a change of +2.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 6 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

    #7Up 1 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $184K

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$84K

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 31.4% from $268K to $184K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.6% to 2.6%, a change of −1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CC

    #8Up 1 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $143K

    2.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$45K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 23.8% from $188K to $143K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.5% to 2.0%, a change of −0.5 percentage points.

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

  9. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (75N95B)

    #9Up 7 from #16

    Latest 12 months

    $49K

    0.69% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$48K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 484900.0% from $10 to $49K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.69%, a change of +0.7 percentage points.

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

  10. Reported funding office

    NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

    #10Up 3 from #13

    Latest 12 months

    $48K

    0.69% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$34K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 240.4% from $14K to $48K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.19% to 0.69%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.

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

  11. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHGRI

    #14Down 4 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $19K

    0.27% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$110K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 85.4% from $129K to $19K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 0.27%, a change of −1.5 percentage points.

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

  12. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$67K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.4M

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations narrowed from $1.4M to $67K 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 3 actions across 3 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  13. Reported funding office

    FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$74K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$580K

    6 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $506K in net obligations to $74K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.8% to 0%, a change of −6.8 percentage points.

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

  14. Reported funding office

    CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$723K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.9M

    7 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $1.2M in net obligations to $723K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 16.3% to 0%, a change of −16.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 8 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 29 active prime contractors and 30 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 36 awards had positive obligations totaling $7.3M. Negotiated Proposal/Quote was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 61.2% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 2.5%.

Leading award type
54.2%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
61.2%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Reported parent IDV
2.5%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
33 of 36 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 36 current awards and 55 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Median positive award obligations
$95K
Up from $20K 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 611310 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 66.1 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 55.8 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 39.1 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 50.9% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share2.5%68.6%-66.1 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share61.8%6.0%+55.8 pts
Delivery-order obligation share1.9%41.1%-39.1 pts
Median positive award obligations$95K$63K+50.9%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 6 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
Definitive Contract(D)3$4.0M54.2%
Purchase Order(B)30$3.2M43.3%
Delivery Order(C)1$141K1.9%
BPA Call(A)2$44K0.60%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)1$141K1.9%
BPA(E)2$44K0.60%
Not reported33$7.1M97.5%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)3$185K2.5%
Not reported33$7.1M97.5%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)3$4.5M61.2%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)24$2.0M27.1%
Only One Source(SSS)3$586K8.0%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)4$226K3.1%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)2$44K0.60%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)5$4.5M61.8%
Competed Under SAP(F)17$1.6M22.5%
Not Competed(C)3$586K8.0%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)7$341K4.7%
G(NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP)4$226K3.1%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)2$44K0.60%
Not reported34$7.3M99.4%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)3$586K8.0%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)9$394K5.4%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)2$173K2.4%
Not reported22$6.2M84.2%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)30$5.0M68.6%
Cost No Fee(S)1$2.0M27.4%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)4$226K3.1%
Time and Materials(Y)1$70K0.96%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Health R&d Services; Health Care Services; Experimental Development(AN13)1$2.0M27.4%
Specialized Medical Support(Q701)1$2.0M26.7%
Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development(U008)13$1.3M17.5%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)4$979K13.4%
Support- Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care(R416)1$250K3.4%
Live Animals, Not Raised for Food(8820)1$195K2.7%
Other reported values15$656K9.0%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response(7505)2$4.0M54.1%
National Institutes of Health(7529)30$3.1M42.6%
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(7523)1$150K2.0%
Indian Health Service(7527)3$92K1.3%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Barda - Aspr / Daappo / Barda Dcma(75A501)2$4.0M54.1%
National Institutes of Health Olao(75N980)16$1.6M21.2%
National Institutes of Health Nhlbi(75N920)2$544K7.4%
National Institutes of Health Niaid(75N930)2$445K6.1%
National Institutes of Health Nichd(75N940)2$300K4.1%
Cdc Office of Acquisition Services(75D301)1$150K2.0%
Other reported values11$368K5.0%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
75N90021D00004(7529)1$141K1.9%
75H70722A00016(7527)2$44K0.60%
Not reported33$7.1M97.5%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
33 reported · 3 not reported
Positive award obligations
$95K median
$25K–$150K middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
36 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
8 of 26prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
28.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
70.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
80.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $7.3M 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

    $2.0M

    28.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $48K → $2.0M
    +4112.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.59% → 28.0%
    +27.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.7M
    6.6% of all-period positive obligations · 37 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Jul 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside48
    Not reported01
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.0M

    26.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$632K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for CINCINNATI UNIV OF
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.6M → $2.0M
    −24.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    31.7% → 26.9%
    −4.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.4M
    9.7% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 24, 2021
    through Jul 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $831K

    11.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$12K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $819K → $831K
    +1.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    10.1% → 11.4%
    +1.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.9M
    3.4% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 30, 2021
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside34
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $319K

    4.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$219K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $100K → $319K
    +218.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.2% → 4.4%
    +3.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.2M
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 22 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 29, 2021
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside23
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $250K

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$250K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $250K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.4%
    +3.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $222K
    0.26% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 30, 2023
    through Sep 29, 2025

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $174K

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$174K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $174K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.4%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $174K
    0.20% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 22, 2026
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $151K

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$151K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $151K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.1%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $151K
    0.17% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 22, 2026
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $150K

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$150K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $150K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.1%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $398K
    0.46% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 29, 2022
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $141K

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$10K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $131K → $141K
    +7.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.9%
    +0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $617K
    0.71% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 21, 2021
    through Dec 16, 2025

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $127K

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$136K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
    Obligations: prior → latest
    −$8K → $127K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.8%
    +1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $378K
    0.44% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 15, 2021
    through Jun 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside72
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $125K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$125K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $125K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.7%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $375K
    0.43% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 29, 2022
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $125K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$5K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $130K → $125K
    −4.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.7%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.3M
    3.9% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 30, 2022
    through Jul 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.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $125K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    $0

    no change vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $125K → $125K
    +0.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.5% → 1.7%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $625K
    0.72% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 8, 2022
    through Jul 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.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $122K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$122K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO EN AGUADILLA
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $122K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.7%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $358K
    0.41% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 3, 2023
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $115K

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$115K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $115K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.6%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $105K
    0.12% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 2, 2021
    through Aug 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside20
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

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

+$2.0M

TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE

BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 2 AND 3. REVISE SECTIONS G.7. INDIRECT COST RATES AND SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS.

Why it stands out

One action equaled at least a quarter of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

The $2.0M action represented 27.6% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$8.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
27.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 28.0% share
up 19 ranks · +27.4 percentage points · $2.0M net increase; action exceeded it by $18K
Funding office
#1 · 56.5% attributed share
+21.7 percentage points · $1.4M net increase; action exceeded it by $632K
Related:Largest share gainFunding office gain
PIID 75A50120C00134 · Mod P00010
Deobligation

This action

−$729K

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

PROSPECTIVE COHORT TO EVALUATE THE IMMUNOGENICITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG FRONTLINE WORKERS

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $729K. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$21.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
10.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
0% share
−0.2 percentage points · $743K net decline; action accounted for 98.1%
Funding office
0% attributed share
−16.3 percentage points · $1.9M net decline; action accounted for 37.8%
PIID 75D30122C14188 · Mod P00005
Modification

This action

+$2.0M

CINCINNATI UNIV OF

BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF BIOTIN AS AN IN VIVO LABELLING AGENT FOR RED BLOOD CELLS TO REPLACE CHROMIUM 51 AS THE STANDARD FDA-APPROVED TECHNOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE LIFESPAN OF RBCS IN CIRCULATION.

Why it stands out

One action equaled at least a quarter of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

The $2.0M action represented 26.9% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$8.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
26.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 26.9% share
$632K net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75A50123C00052 · Mod P00007
Modification

This action

+$519K

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI

NHLBI: SERVICE - NIH FELLOWSHIP PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $519K while office-attributed obligations fell $226K overall.

Award net obligations
$2.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
7.1%
Supporting data
Funding office
#4 · 5.4% attributed share
$226K net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75N92023P00217 · Mod P00004
Base award

This action

+$250K

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY BAT COLONY MANAGEMENT AND VET CARE

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #5 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$250K
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 3.4% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#3 · 6.4% attributed share
$457K net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75N93025P01094
Deobligation

This action

−$136K

STATE OF MARYLAND

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI

NHLBI PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $136K. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$2.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.9%
Supporting data
Funding office
#4 · 5.4% attributed share
up 1 rank · −2.7 percentage points · $226K net decline; action accounted for 60.5%
PIID 75N92018P00142 · Mod P00011
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDONBase award · PIID 75N98026P01486
    Action+$49K
    Award net obligations$49K
  2. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMOREModification · PIID 75N92024P00151
    Action+$25K
    Award net obligations$75K
  3. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATIONBase award · PIID 75D30126P21375
    Action+$150K
    Award net obligations$150K
  4. TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THEBase award · PIID 75N98026P01107
    Action+$30K
    Award net obligations$30K
  5. CINCINNATI UNIV OFModification · PIID 75A50123C00052
    Action+$2.0M
    Award net obligations$8.4M
  6. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (THE)Deobligation · PIID 75F40119C10136
    Action−$21K
    Award net obligations$2.2M
  7. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTDeobligation · PIID 75F40120C00136
    Action−$1K
    Award net obligations$1.1M
  8. CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCEBase award · PIID 75N98026P01042
    Action+$174K
    Award net obligations$174K
  9. GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITYBase award · PIID 75N98026P01039
    Action+$151K
    Award net obligations$151K
  10. FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITYBase award · PIID 75N98026P01038
    Action+$150K
    Award net obligations$150K

HHS colleges, universities, and professional schools market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top HHS colleges, universities, and professional schools contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE, CINCINNATI UNIV OF, and UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE were the leading HHS colleges, universities, and professional schools prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE

    $2,031,267 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    CINCINNATI UNIV OF

    $1,950,495 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE

    $830,912 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did HHS contract obligations increase in the colleges, universities, and professional schools market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported HHS activity in the colleges, universities, and professional schools market increased 3.7% from $5,894,677 in the preceding 12 months to $6,109,933 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$6,109,933
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$5,894,677
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+3.7%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent HHS contract award activity was reported in the colleges, universities, and professional schools market?

Recent HHS contract award activity reported in the colleges, universities, and professional schools market included actions for TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, and CINCINNATI UNIV OF 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 HHS contracts under NAICS 611310?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, HHS reported 36 positive-obligation awards for colleges, universities, and professional schools under NAICS 611310. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was negotiated proposal/quote.

Positive-obligation awards
36
Leading reported procedure
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
61.2% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
54.2% of positive obligations
Full and open
61.8%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
2.5%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

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