Federal Capture Intelligence

Top HHS custom software development contractors (NAICS 541511)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Health and Human Services agency guide NAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Latest 12 months
$1.6B
Net obligations · Up $58.0M vs. $1.5B preceding
Prime contractors
235
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the HHS federal contracting market for custom software development under NAICS 541511. 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 custom software development at the Department of Health and Human Services

Federal records show $7.9B in net obligations across 3,002 awards in custom software development at the Department of Health and Human Services from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 5.5% of $145.5B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 3.8% from $1.5B to $1.6B. 33 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: $1.4B versus $1.2B through the same date in FY25 (+11.5%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$1.5B1,562Complete
FY2023$1.8B1,790Complete
FY2024$1.8B1,595Complete
FY2025$1.4B1,444Complete
FY2026$1.4B1,113YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$7.9B
3,002 awards · 679 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+3.8%
$1.6B vs. $1.5B
Leading eight prime share
46.2%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
5.5% of $145.5B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
34.2% of 1,089 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
372 set aside · 717 no set-aside · 1,913 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

SKYLIGHT INC. climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#50→#18Up 32 places
The contractor accounts for 1.3% of positive obligations across 10 reported actions.
JCS SOLUTIONS LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#27→#62Down 35 places
The contractor accounts for 0.24% of positive obligations across 2 reported actions.
15 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$52.0MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
View 15 contractors
ContractorLatest 12 months
INDEX ANALYTICS LLC had the largest increase in reported obligations
$96.4M→$141.0M+$44.6M
The contractor now ranks #3 by positive obligations and accounts for 8.8% of positive obligations, based on 45 reported actions.
SAPIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. had the largest decline in reported obligations
$81.2M→$45.2M−$36.1M
The contractor now ranks #7 by positive obligations and accounts for 2.8% of positive obligations, based on 26 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLM decreased
$128.8M→$95.2M−$33.6M
Latest-period activity spans 13 awards across 11 prime contractors.
View 3 additional material changes

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through OFFICE OF ACQ GRANTS MGMT increased
$38.0M→$69.5M+$31.5M
Latest-period activity spans 11 awards across 9 prime contractors.

Competitive shifts

UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARING was the largest newly observed contractor
$12.0MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Nov 12, 2025, the contractor now ranks #30 by positive obligations across 4 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

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

Federal contract obligations by funding office

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

44.3% of positive obligations were attributed to OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT. That represents $702.6M, down $9.6M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT44.3% · $702.6M · down $9.6M
  2. FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS10.4% · $164.6M · down $20.8M
  3. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLM6.0% · $95.2M · down $33.6M
  4. HRSA HEADQUARTERS4.7% · $75.3M · down $30.5M
  5. OFFICE OF ACQ GRANTS MGMT4.4% · $69.5M · up $31.5M
  6. All other reported offices30.3% 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 OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $702.6M

    44.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.6M

    49 active prime contractors · 104 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 1.4% from $712.2M to $702.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 46.6% to 44.3%, a change of −2.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 228 actions across 104 awards and 11 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 53 active prime contractors and 121 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $164.6M

    10.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$20.8M

    40 active prime contractors · 162 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 11.2% from $185.5M to $164.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.1% to 10.4%, a change of −1.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 202 actions across 162 awards and 14 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 32 active prime contractors and 150 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLM

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $95.2M

    6.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$33.6M

    11 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 26.1% from $128.8M to $95.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.4% to 6.0%, a change of −2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 24 actions across 13 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 16 active prime contractors and 27 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  4. Reported funding office

    HRSA HEADQUARTERS

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $75.3M

    4.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$30.5M

    11 active prime contractors · 26 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 28.8% from $105.8M to $75.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.9% to 4.7%, a change of −2.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 36 actions across 26 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 13 active prime contractors and 47 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF ACQ GRANTS MGMT

    #5Up 2 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $69.5M

    4.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$31.5M

    9 active prime contractors · 11 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 82.8% from $38.0M to $69.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.5% to 4.4%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 11 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  6. Reported funding office

    NIH NCI

    #6Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $65.2M

    4.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$17.9M

    20 active prime contractors · 75 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 37.9% from $47.3M to $65.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.1% to 4.1%, a change of +1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 112 actions across 75 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 18 active prime contractors and 101 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

    #7Up 4 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $51.5M

    3.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$28.8M

    46 active prime contractors · 73 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 126.6% from $22.7M to $51.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.5% to 3.3%, a change of +1.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 120 actions across 73 awards and 18 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 51 active prime contractors and 71 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC

    #8Down 3 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $49.6M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$274K

    49 active prime contractors · 74 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 0.6% from $49.4M to $49.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.2% to 3.1%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 92 actions across 74 awards and 26 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 43 active prime contractors and 59 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

    #9Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $40.4M

    2.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.1M

    25 active prime contractors · 42 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 28.9% from $31.3M to $40.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.0% to 2.5%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 46 actions across 42 awards and 12 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 30 active prime contractors and 60 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    ADMIN FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES (ACF)

    #10Down 2 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $39.6M

    2.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.5M

    12 active prime contractors · 17 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 9.8% from $36.0M to $39.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.4% to 2.5%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 33 actions across 17 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 16 active prime contractors and 18 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - HHS MISSION

    #12New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $29.5M

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$29.5M

    23 active prime contractors · 24 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $29.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.9%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 31 actions across 24 awards and 23 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-OD

    #13Up 22 from #35

    Latest 12 months

    $20.4M

    1.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$19.7M

    11 active prime contractors · 14 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 3090.6% from $638K to $20.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.040% to 1.3%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 20 actions across 14 awards and 10 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    #16New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $18.6M

    1.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$18.6M

    16 active prime contractors · 19 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $18.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.2%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 23 actions across 19 awards and 16 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD

    #20Down 7 from #13

    Latest 12 months

    $8.5M

    0.53% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$10.2M

    6 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 54.7% from $18.7M to $8.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.2% to 0.53%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 10 actions across 6 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    AHRQ/HEALTHCARE RESEARCH QUALITY

    #22Down 12 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $6.8M

    0.43% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$17.3M

    4 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 71.7% from $24.2M to $6.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.6% to 0.43%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 7 awards. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 14 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 551 awards had positive obligations totaling $1.6B. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 52.4% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 95.3%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as NCI IT BPA and RMF BPA.

Leading award type
71.6%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
52.4%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
95.3%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
360 of 551 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

  • NCI IT BPA

    $11.6M

    0.72% of positive obligations · 2 matched awards

  • RMF BPA

    $667K

    0.040% of positive obligations · 1 matched award

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 551 current awards and 605 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
53.1%
Down from 95.1% 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 541511 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 4.7 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 8.7 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 19.0 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 8.9% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share95.3%90.6%+4.7 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share53.1%44.5%+8.7 pts
Delivery-order obligation share71.6%52.6%+19.0 pts
Median positive award obligations$650K$597K+8.9%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 19 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)255$1.2B71.6%
BPA Call(A)181$384.1M23.7%
Definitive Contract(D)30$56.0M3.5%
Purchase Order(B)85$21.1M1.3%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
FSS(C)214$1.1B68.5%
BPA(E)181$384.1M23.7%
IDC(B)41$49.0M3.0%
Not reported115$77.1M4.8%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)244$1.2B73.5%
Single Award(S)192$352.6M21.7%
Not reported115$77.1M4.8%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)288$850.6M52.4%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)110$650.4M40.1%
Only One Source(SSS)49$43.6M2.7%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)15$30.1M1.9%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)55$16.9M1.0%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)7$13.5M0.83%
Other reported values27$17.2M1.1%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)298$862.1M53.1%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)117$663.9M40.9%
Not Available for Competition(B)25$23.8M1.5%
Not Competed(C)24$19.8M1.2%
B(NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION)9$17.5M1.1%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)30$14.0M0.86%
Other reported values48$21.2M1.3%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)213$776.6M47.9%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)131$601.2M37.1%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)25$49.9M3.1%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)12$39.4M2.4%
Sole Source(SS)9$15.0M0.92%
Urgency(URG)3$9.5M0.59%
Other reported values5$9.4M0.58%
Not reported153$121.2M7.5%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)43$45.8M2.8%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)25$31.9M2.0%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)31$15.0M0.92%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)4$519K0.030%
Brand Name Description (FAR 6.302-1(C))(BND)1$6K0%
Not reported447$1.5B94.3%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)285$469.5M28.9%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)92$343.0M21.1%
Time and Materials(Y)52$315.3M19.4%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)29$271.1M16.7%
Labor Hours(Z)58$126.7M7.8%
Z(LABOR HOURS)23$66.9M4.1%
Other reported values12$29.8M1.8%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)(DA01)158$864.0M53.3%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)127$281.4M17.4%
IT and Telecom - IT Management Support Services (Labor)(DF01)45$114.6M7.1%
IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as A Service(DA10)32$49.7M3.1%
IT and Telecom - Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)(7A20)27$47.1M2.9%
IT and Telecom - Data Center Support Services (Labor)(DC01)3$44.4M2.7%
Other reported values159$221.2M13.6%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(7530)91$794.4M49.0%
National Institutes of Health(7529)178$255.3M15.7%
Food and Drug Administration(7524)63$162.0M10.0%
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources(7571)74$128.6M7.9%
Departmental Offices(1406)31$97.8M6.0%
Health Resources and Services Administration(7526)19$75.3M4.6%
Other reported values95$108.9M6.7%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Ofc of Acquisition and Grants Mgmt(75FCMC)91$794.4M49.0%
Fda Office of Acq Grant Svcs(75F401)63$162.0M10.0%
Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)(140D04)31$97.8M6.0%
National Institutes of Health Olao(75N980)69$80.8M5.0%
Hrsa Headquarters(75R602)19$75.3M4.6%
National Institutes of Health Nlm(75N970)11$71.8M4.4%
Other reported values267$340.2M21.0%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
GS35F372DA(4732)9$149.1M9.2%
GS35F393CA(4732)10$109.0M6.7%
GS35F013DA(4732)9$92.8M5.7%
GS35F694GA(4732)9$84.4M5.2%
47QTCA19D00AJ(4732)2$69.8M4.3%
75FCMC22A0018(7530)5$48.3M3.0%
GS35F666GA(4732)4$44.3M2.7%
GS35F523BA(4732)6$44.2M2.7%
Other reported values382$903.2M55.7%
Not reported115$77.1M4.8%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 3 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
360 reported · 191 not reported
Positive award obligations
$650K median
$150K–$2.6M middle 50%
Reported performance period
721 days (~24 months) median
551 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
33 of 235prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
9.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
32.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
46.2%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $1.6B 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

    $149.5M

    9.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$22.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    22 awards

    32 actions

    Historical and award details for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $127.6M → $149.5M
    +17.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.3% → 9.4%
    +1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.0B
    12.6% of all-period positive obligations · 30 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 29, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2214
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $148.8M

    9.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    25 actions

    Historical and award details for SOFTRAMS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $143.1M → $148.8M
    +4.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.3% → 9.3%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $545.8M
    6.8% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 3, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside99
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business1010
    All-period set-aside types
    • 9 · Total small business
    • 1 · HUBZone set-aside
    • 1 · HUBZone sole source
  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $141.0M

    8.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$44.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    17 awards

    45 actions

    Historical and award details for INDEX ANALYTICS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $96.4M → $141.0M
    +46.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.3% → 8.8%
    +2.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $350.1M
    4.4% of all-period positive obligations · 24 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 4, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside56
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported129
    Reported small business67
    All-period set-aside types
    • 4 · Total small business
    • 3 · 8(a) sole source
    • 3 · 8(a) competed
  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $84.4M

    5.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for PERATON INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $71.6M → $84.4M
    +17.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.7% → 5.3%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $271.8M
    3.4% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 25, 2022
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported105
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $69.8M

    4.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for COGNOSANTE MVH LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $60.9M → $69.8M
    +14.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.0% → 4.4%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $379.3M
    4.8% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 18, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported24
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $53.3M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$17.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    32 awards

    45 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $36.2M → $53.3M
    +47.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.4% → 3.4%
    +1.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $429.5M
    5.4% of all-period positive obligations · 94 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 4, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3233
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $45.2M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$36.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    21 awards

    26 actions

    Historical and award details for SAPIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $81.2M → $45.2M
    −44.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.3% → 2.8%
    −2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $362.3M
    4.5% of all-period positive obligations · 108 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Aug 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2143
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $44.4M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$17.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for FLEXION INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $26.5M → $44.4M
    +67.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.7% → 2.8%
    +1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $172.6M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 14 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 15, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside46
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported32
    Reported small business13
    All-period set-aside types
    • 8 · Total small business
  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $44.3M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for ODDBALL, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $38.1M → $44.3M
    +16.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.5% → 2.8%
    +0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $174.7M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside33
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · Total small business
  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $43.3M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    40 awards

    47 actions

    Historical and award details for PRECISE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $40.6M → $43.3M
    +6.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 2.7%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $164.5M
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 84 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside22
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3832
    Reported small business2221
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $42.8M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$365K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for REI SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $42.4M → $42.8M
    +0.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.8% → 2.7%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $173.4M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 30, 2021
    through Jul 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported24
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $42.4M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$33.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    19 actions

    Historical and award details for NAVA PBC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $75.5M → $42.4M
    −43.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.9% → 2.7%
    −2.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $229.0M
    2.9% of all-period positive obligations · 14 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside45
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported66
    Reported small business55
    All-period set-aside types
    • 6 · Total small business
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $42.1M

    2.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$28.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for BLACK CANYON CONSULTING LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $70.9M → $42.1M
    −40.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.6% → 2.6%
    −2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $199.5M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 21, 2022
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside01
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported42
    Reported small business43
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · WOSB set-aside
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $32.2M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$13.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for GLOBALTEKFORCECOM INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $19.2M → $32.2M
    +67.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.3% → 2.0%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $51.5M
    0.64% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 20, 2025
    through Jun 8, 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
    • 1 · Total small business
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $31.3M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for A-TEK, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $30.0M → $31.3M
    +4.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.9% → 2.0%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $91.4M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 15 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 21, 2022
    through Aug 19, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside43
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported54
    Reported small business97
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · Total small business
    • 1 · WOSB set-aside

Potential federal contract recompetes

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

TRIPOINT SOLUTIONS, LLC

FUNDING FOR TERM 2- OPTION PERIOD 3

The reported potential end date moved later 5 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

99.4%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$31.9M current$31.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Dec 19, 2022.

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

$31.9M is obligated against $31.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: May 18, 2025 → Jul 18, 2025 → Oct 18, 2025 → Nov 18, 2025 → Dec 18, 2025 → Mar 18, 2026 → Jun 18, 2026 → Sep 18, 2026.

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

PIID 75N98023F00043

COGNOSANTE MVH LLC

ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION & RECONCILIATION, FORM 1095-A DATA REPORTING

The reported potential end date is Nov 29, 2026. Current award value is 99.8% of reported potential value ($262.5M of $263.0M).

Performance period

95.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Nov 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.8%

$262.5M current$263.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 30, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 29, 2026.

$262.5M is obligated against $262.5M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Aug 29, 2026 → Nov 29, 2026.

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

PIID 75FCMC22F0005

ESSEX MANAGEMENT LLC

CLINICAL TRIAL REPORTING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES

The reported potential end date is Sep 27, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($26.3M of $26.3M).

Performance period

99.2%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 27, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$26.3M current$26.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jul 28, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 27, 2026.

$26.2M is obligated against $26.3M in current reported award value (99.5%).

Reported potential end dates: Jul 27, 2025 → Jan 27, 2025 → Jul 27, 2025 → Jan 27, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026.

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

PIID 140D0420F0417

ODDBALL, INC.

COMMON WORKING FILE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

The reported potential end date is Nov 30, 2026. Current award value is 99.3% of reported potential value ($73.0M of $73.5M).

Performance period

95.6%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.3%

$73.0M current$73.5M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 22, 2021.

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

$73.0M is obligated against $73.0M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

PIID 75FCMC22F0006

NIMBUS CONSULTING LLC

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING SERVICES (ORES)

The reported potential end date is Nov 20, 2026. Current award value is 85.6% of reported potential value ($65.8M of $76.8M).

Performance period

96.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Nov 20, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

85.6%

$65.8M current$76.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jul 21, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 20, 2026.

$65.8M is obligated against $65.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

PIID 75FCMC21F0072

BLACK CANYON CONSULTING LLC

EXERCISE OF FAR 52.217-8, OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES-NLM TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

$87.9M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of March 29, 2027.

Performance period

90.0%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Mar 29, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$95.6M current$95.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 30, 2021.

Current performance is reported through Sep 29, 2026.

$87.9M is obligated against $95.6M in current reported award value (91.9%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 29, 2026 → Mar 29, 2027.

EXERCISE OF FAR 52.217-8, OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES-NLM TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

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

PIID 47QFWA21F0042

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

+$20.6M

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

BEMIDJI AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

IHS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $20.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $1.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$96.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 9.4% share
up 1 rank · +1.1 percentage points · $22.0M net increase; action accounted for 93.7%
Funding office
#14 · 1.2% attributed share
$1.1M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 140D0422F0528 · Mod P00017
Modification

This action

+$58.5M

COGNOSANTE MVH LLC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION & RECONCILIATION, FORM 1095-A DATA REPORTING

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $58.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $9.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$262.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.7%
Supporting data
Funding office
#1 · 44.3% attributed share
$9.6M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75FCMC22F0005 · Mod P00017
Modification

This action

+$33.5M

INDEX ANALYTICS LLC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER AWARD IS TO PROCURE COMPREHENSIVE IT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROGRAM-WIDE SUPPORT TO ASSIST CMS' CENTER FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP SERVICES (CMCS) WITH THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEVERAL PRODUCTS THAT SUPPOR

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $33.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $9.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$58.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 8.8% share
+2.6 percentage points · $44.6M net increase; action accounted for 75.2%
Funding office
#1 · 44.3% attributed share
$9.6M net decline despite this positive action
Related:Largest contractor gain
PIID 75FCMC25FJ103 · Mod P00003
Base award

This action

+$14.9M

SKYLIGHT INC.

PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC

HHS PROCESSES IMPROVEMENT & ATO TRANSFORMATION

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 32 positions in this market.

It now ranks #18 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$12.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.94%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#18 · 1.3% share
up 32 ranks · +1.0 percentage points · $15.5M net increase; action accounted for 96.4%
Related:Largest rank gain
PIID 75P00125C00034
Modification

This action

+$13.3M

FLEXION INC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

MODERN CLAIM ADJUDICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (MCADS)

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $13.3M while office-attributed obligations fell $9.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$49.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.83%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#8 · 2.8% share
up 7 ranks · +1.1 percentage points · $17.9M net increase; action accounted for 74.1%
Funding office
#1 · 44.3% attributed share
$9.6M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75FCMC23F0049 · Mod P00009
Modification

This action

+$29.9M

PERATON INC.

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

FRAUD PREVENTION SYSTEM 2 (FPS2)

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $29.9M while office-attributed obligations fell $9.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$124.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.9%
Supporting data
Funding office
#1 · 44.3% attributed share
$9.6M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75FCMC22F0065 · Mod P00014
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. SPATIAL FRONT INCModification · PIID 75F40124F19045
    Action+$960K
    Award net obligations$2.9M
  2. SOFTRAMS LLCModification · PIID 75FCMC24F0119
    Action+$885K
    Award net obligations$24.0M
  3. CHICKASAW FUTREND TECHNOLOGIES ALLIANCE, LLCBase award · PIID 75N98026F00004
    Action+$583K
    Award net obligations$583K
  4. WEEMS DESIGN STUDIO, INC.Modification · PIID 75N91025F00033
    Action+$512K
    Award net obligations$1.0M
  5. WEEMS DESIGN STUDIO, INC.Base award · PIID 75N98026F00008
    Action+$163K
    Award net obligations$163K
  6. TRILLION ERP VENTURETECH, LLCModification · PIID 75FCMC24F0058
    Action+$150K
    Award net obligations$15.2M
  7. UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARINGModification · PIID 75R60226C00001
    Action+$40K
    Award net obligations$12.0M
  8. COGNITIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Deobligation · PIID 75N94019F00347
    Action−$19K
    Award net obligations$1.1M
  9. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.Modification · PIID 75N91024F00001
    Action+$2.6M
    Award net obligations$15.2M
  10. PRECISE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC.Modification · PIID 75F40124F80276
    Action+$1.9M
    Award net obligations$4.7M

HHS custom software development market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top HHS custom software development contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., SOFTRAMS LLC, and INDEX ANALYTICS LLC were the leading HHS custom software development prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

    $149,510,006 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    SOFTRAMS LLC

    $148,796,006 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    INDEX ANALYTICS LLC

    $140,978,248 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did HHS contract obligations increase in the custom software development market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported HHS activity in the custom software development market increased 3.8% from $1,529,117,644 in the preceding 12 months to $1,587,095,084 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$1,587,095,084
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$1,529,117,644
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+3.8%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent HHS contract award activity was reported in the custom software development market?

Recent HHS contract award activity reported in the custom software development market included actions for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., COGNOSANTE MVH LLC, and INDEX ANALYTICS LLC 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 541511?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, HHS reported 551 positive-obligation awards for custom software development under NAICS 541511. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
551
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
52.4% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
71.6% of positive obligations
Full and open
53.1%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
95.3%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
NCI IT BPA and RMF BPA
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which HHS custom software development awards may warrant recompete research?

6 HHS custom software development awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by TRIPOINT SOLUTIONS, LLC, COGNOSANTE MVH LLC, and ESSEX MANAGEMENT LLC.

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

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