Federal Capture Intelligence

Top HHS management consulting contractors (NAICS 541611)

Latest 12 months
$2.2B
Net obligations · Up $198.9M vs. $2.0B preceding
Prime contractors
370
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the HHS federal contracting market for management consulting under NAICS 541611. 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 management consulting at the Department of Health and Human Services

Federal records show $11.6B in net obligations across 9,299 awards in management consulting at the Department of Health and Human Services from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 7.7% of $150.2B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 10.1% from $2.0B to $2.2B. 72 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: $7.5M versus $4.2M through the same date in FY26 (+81.5%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$2.3B5,388Complete
FY2023$2.5B5,420Complete
FY2024$2.7B5,359Complete
FY2025$2.0B4,515Complete
FY2026$2.2B3,330Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$11.6B
9,299 awards · 1,128 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+10.1%
$2.2B vs. $2.0B
Leading eight prime share
33.0%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
7.7% of $150.2B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
56.9% of 2,984 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
1,699 set aside · 1,285 no set-aside · 6,315 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

BRYANT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS, INC. climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#78→#29Up 49 places
The contractor accounts for 0.76% of positive obligations across 15 reported actions.
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC had the largest increase in reported obligations
$66.9M→$116.2M+$49.3M
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations and accounts for 5.3% of positive obligations, based on 64 reported actions.
15 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$33.8MLatest 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

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES increased
$117.3M→$162.5M+$45.2M
Latest-period activity spans 321 awards across 119 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO decreased
$78.6M→$33.5M−$45.2M
Latest-period activity spans 82 awards across 39 prime contractors.
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Competitive shifts

THINK-HIGHPOINT JV, LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$27.3M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #18 by positive obligations, based on 2 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 Oct 23, 2026.

34.8% of positive obligations were attributed to OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT. That represents $759.7M, up $43.0M 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 MGMT34.8% · $759.7M · up $43.0M
  2. FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS11.1% · $242.7M · up $11.7M
  3. ADMIN FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES (ACF)10.7% · $232.5M · down $30.4M
  4. HRSA HEADQUARTERS8.7% · $189.7M · up $42.6M
  5. CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES7.5% · $162.5M · up $45.2M
  6. All other reported offices27.3% 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

    $759.7M

    34.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$43.0M

    90 active prime contractors · 209 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 6.0% from $716.7M to $759.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 36.3% to 34.8%, a change of −1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 427 actions across 209 awards and 9 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 110 active prime contractors and 265 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS

    #2Up 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $242.7M

    11.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$11.7M

    75 active prime contractors · 371 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 5.0% from $231.1M to $242.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.7% to 11.1%, a change of −0.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 445 actions across 371 awards and 17 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 75 active prime contractors and 323 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    ADMIN FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES (ACF)

    #3Down 1 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $232.5M

    10.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$30.4M

    54 active prime contractors · 161 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 11.6% from $262.9M to $232.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 13.3% to 10.7%, a change of −2.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 256 actions across 161 awards and 9 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 71 active prime contractors and 208 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    HRSA HEADQUARTERS

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $189.7M

    8.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$42.6M

    77 active prime contractors · 281 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 28.9% from $147.2M to $189.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.5% to 8.7%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 379 actions across 281 awards and 9 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 95 active prime contractors and 388 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

    #5Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $162.5M

    7.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$45.2M

    119 active prime contractors · 321 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 38.5% from $117.3M to $162.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.9% to 7.5%, a change of +1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 460 actions across 321 awards and 37 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 107 active prime contractors and 314 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - HHS MISSION

    #6New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $137.9M

    6.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$137.9M

    71 active prime contractors · 103 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $137.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 6.3%, a change of +6.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 131 actions across 103 awards and 71 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

    #7Up 3 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $62.3M

    2.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$28.8M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 85.8% from $33.5M to $62.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 2.9%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 18 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI

    #8Up 1 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $47.8M

    2.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$6.3M

    21 active prime contractors · 179 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 15.3% from $41.4M to $47.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.1% to 2.2%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 190 actions across 179 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 34 active prime contractors and 293 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    BEMIDJI AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

    #9Up 2 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $38.9M

    1.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$7.4M

    5 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 23.4% from $31.6M to $38.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.6% to 1.8%, a change of +0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 23 actions across 7 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    NIH NCI

    #10Down 2 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $33.7M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$10.6M

    22 active prime contractors · 62 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 23.9% from $44.3M to $33.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.2% to 1.5%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 82 actions across 62 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 24 active prime contractors and 78 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

    #11Down 4 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $33.5M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$45.2M

    39 active prime contractors · 82 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 57.4% from $78.6M to $33.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.0% to 1.5%, a change of −2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 96 actions across 82 awards and 16 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 43 active prime contractors and 98 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    ASPR/DAAPPO/ORM HQ

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$1.5M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.6M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $8.1M in net obligations to $1.5M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.41% to 0%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 5 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 11 active prime contractors and 15 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$19.8M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$112.7M

    119 active prime contractors · 233 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $92.8M in net obligations to $19.8M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.7% to 0%, a change of −4.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 272 actions across 233 awards and 48 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 126 active prime contractors and 232 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 1,279 awards had positive obligations totaling $2.3B. Mafo was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 50.5% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 82.9%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as QIC Program, HRSA Technical Assistance IDIQ, and HRSA Evaluation Studies.

Leading award type
67.9%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
50.5%
Mafo
Reported parent IDV
82.9%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
808 of 1,279 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

Buying method changes

Compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 1,279 current awards and 1,440 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
25.0%
Down from 72.3% in the preceding period
Median positive award obligations
$444K
Up from $250K 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 541611 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 6.1 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 1.9 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 16.5 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 11.8% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share82.9%89.0%-6.1 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share25.0%23.0%+1.9 pts
Delivery-order obligation share67.9%51.5%+16.5 pts
Median positive award obligations$444K$397K+11.8%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 22 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)664$1.6B67.9%
Definitive Contract(D)139$369.3M15.9%
BPA Call(A)417$348.3M15.0%
Purchase Order(B)59$27.9M1.2%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
FSS(C)402$1.3B54.3%
BPA(E)417$348.3M15.0%
IDC(B)259$312.3M13.4%
GWAC(A)3$4.6M0.20%
Not reported198$397.2M17.1%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)508$1.5B64.0%
Single Award(S)573$439.6M18.9%
Not reported198$397.2M17.1%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)431$1.2B50.5%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)323$568.1M24.4%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)91$278.9M12.0%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)65$89.4M3.9%
Only One Source(SSS)62$73.6M3.2%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)107$61.7M2.6%
Other reported values200$78.5M3.4%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)459$1.3B56.7%
Full and Open Competition(A)343$581.0M25.0%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)64$136.7M5.9%
B(NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION)45$62.6M2.7%
Not Available for Competition(B)49$50.7M2.2%
G(NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP)61$36.3M1.6%
Other reported values258$140.2M6.0%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)487$1.2B49.5%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)35$255.7M11.0%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)152$170.2M7.3%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)45$97.8M4.2%
Urgency(URG)14$45.9M2.0%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)10$12.0M0.52%
Other reported values11$9.6M0.41%
Not reported525$582.1M25.0%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)179$152.4M6.5%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)26$37.2M1.6%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)28$21.0M0.90%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)1$5.1M0.22%
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)4$4.6M0.20%
National Security (FAR 6.302-6)(NS)1$2.0M0.090%
Other reported values1$780K0.034%
Not reported1,039$2.1B90.4%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)439$695.1M29.9%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)178$628.1M27.0%
Firm Fixed Price(J)422$377.3M16.2%
Time and Materials(Y)98$210.3M9.0%
Z(LABOR HOURS)57$198.4M8.5%
Labor Hours(Z)61$128.9M5.5%
Other reported values24$87.3M3.8%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Professional: Other(R499)420$990.4M42.6%
Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408)294$268.7M11.6%
Support- Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development(R410)70$197.8M8.5%
IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)(DA01)31$182.8M7.9%
Support- Administrative: Other(R699)61$83.7M3.6%
Support- Management: Other(R799)57$80.7M3.5%
Other reported values346$521.3M22.4%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(7530)152$794.1M34.1%
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources(7571)236$410.9M17.7%
Food and Drug Administration(7524)124$276.6M11.9%
Health Resources and Services Administration(7526)220$200.9M8.6%
National Institutes of Health(7529)292$189.3M8.1%
Departmental Offices(1406)82$164.0M7.0%
Other reported values173$289.7M12.5%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Ofc of Acquisition and Grants Mgmt(75FCMC)152$794.1M34.1%
Omas Strategic Buying Center - Hhs Mission(7571MN)132$281.8M12.1%
Fda Office of Acq Grant Svcs(75F401)124$276.6M11.9%
Hrsa Headquarters(75R602)219$200.2M8.6%
Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)(140D04)82$164.0M7.0%
Cdc Office of Acquisition Services(75D301)104$148.0M6.4%
Other reported values466$460.8M19.8%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
47QRAA18D001P(4732)21$111.2M4.8%
GS00F008DA(4732)8$80.2M3.5%
GS00F313CA(4732)1$77.4M3.3%
GS00F354CA(4732)14$65.6M2.8%
HHSM500200400005I(7530)5$60.9M2.6%
GS00F045DA(4732)14$50.1M2.2%
GS10F0085Y(4732)3$40.4M1.7%
75R60226A00001(7526)9$36.5M1.6%
Other reported values1,006$1.4B60.5%
Not reported198$397.2M17.1%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 19 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
808 reported · 471 not reported
Positive award obligations
$444K median
$124K–$1.7M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
1,279 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 Oct 23, 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
72 of 370prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
8.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
20.8%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
33.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $2.2B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 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

    $179.9M

    8.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$41.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    85 awards

    136 actions

    Historical and award details for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $138.3M → $179.9M
    +30.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.8% → 8.1%
    +1.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $728.2M
    6.2% of all-period positive obligations · 196 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Oct 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside1119
    Not reported7360
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $116.2M

    5.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$49.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    44 awards

    64 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $66.9M → $116.2M
    +73.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.3% → 5.3%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $501.4M
    4.3% of all-period positive obligations · 160 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Sep 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside13
    Not reported4347
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $82.3M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    75 awards

    90 actions

    Historical and award details for RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $71.1M → $82.3M
    +15.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.5% → 3.7%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $378.0M
    3.2% of all-period positive obligations · 216 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through Oct 14, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside92
    Not reported6677
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $81.0M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$19.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $61.5M → $81.0M
    +31.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 3.7%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $285.4M
    2.4% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 19, 2021
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported32
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $75.7M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    13 actions

    Historical and award details for MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $85.1M → $75.7M
    −11.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.2% → 3.4%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $313.3M
    2.7% of all-period positive obligations · 26 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through Sep 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported68
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $72.5M

    3.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    33 awards

    57 actions

    Historical and award details for GUIDEHOUSE INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $63.5M → $72.5M
    +14.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.1% → 3.3%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $257.9M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 81 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 29, 2022
    through Oct 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported3144
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $62.5M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$34.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    16 awards

    22 actions

    Historical and award details for SAPIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $28.0M → $62.5M
    +122.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.4% → 2.8%
    +1.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $146.1M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 33 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 1, 2021
    through Sep 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported169
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $60.0M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for TUNNELL CONSULTING INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $48.0M → $60.0M
    +25.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.4% → 2.7%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $303.0M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 20 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 2, 2021
    through Oct 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported97
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $56.6M

    2.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$26.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    80 awards

    111 actions

    Historical and award details for ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $83.3M → $56.6M
    −32.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.1% → 2.6%
    −1.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $521.5M
    4.4% of all-period positive obligations · 214 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Oct 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside2121
    Not reported5952
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $46.7M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    20 actions

    Historical and award details for C2C INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $39.1M → $46.7M
    +19.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.9% → 2.1%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $140.3M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 23 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 10, 2021
    through Sep 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported119
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $42.0M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    43 awards

    54 actions

    Historical and award details for KAIVA STRATEGIES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $39.1M → $42.0M
    +7.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.9% → 1.9%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $102.9M
    0.88% of all-period positive obligations · 52 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 2, 2023
    through Sep 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside810
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported3316
    Reported small business4328
    All-period set-aside types
    • 11 · 8(a) sole source
  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $39.6M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$15.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    17 awards

    41 actions

    Historical and award details for ACUMEN LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $55.0M → $39.6M
    −28.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.7% → 1.8%
    −0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $299.6M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 30 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 1, 2021
    through Oct 22, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $36.0M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for SKYWARD DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $45.4M → $36.0M
    −20.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.2% → 1.6%
    −0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $81.3M
    0.69% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2024
    through Aug 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $35.0M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    34 awards

    49 actions

    Historical and award details for MATHEMATICA INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $29.4M → $35.0M
    +18.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.4% → 1.6%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $140.8M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 60 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 15, 2021
    through Oct 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside21
    Not reported3232
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $33.2M

    1.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    32 awards

    49 actions

    Historical and award details for WESTAT, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $23.1M → $33.2M
    +43.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.1% → 1.5%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $153.4M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 82 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 4, 2021
    through Oct 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3236
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

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

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FEDERAL SERVICES SYSTEMS SUPPORT & OVERSIGHT (FSSSO) FORMERLY MARKETPLACE ASSISTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT (MATS).

The reported potential end date is Feb 21, 2027. Current award value is 98.9% of reported potential value ($209.7M of $211.9M).

Performance period

88.9%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Feb 21, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

98.9%

$209.7M current$211.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 22, 2024.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 21, 2027.

$209.7M is obligated against $209.7M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 21, 2026 → Feb 21, 2027.

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

PIID 75FCMC24F0029

ACUMEN LLC

PRB184 C 3620. DATA METHODOLOGY AND COMPUTATION

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

Performance period

97.3%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 16, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$54.1M current$54.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jun 18, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 16, 2026.

$49.0M is obligated against $54.1M in current reported award value (90.7%).

Reported potential end dates: Jun 17, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026 → Dec 16, 2026.

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

PIID 75R60221F80068

DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

LEAD ANALYTICAL CONTRACTOR (LAC) FOR RISK ADJUSTMENT DATA VALIDATION (RADV)

The reported potential end date is Nov 28, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($89.4M of $89.4M).

Performance period

98.8%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Nov 28, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$89.4M current$89.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 20, 2018.

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

$89.4M is obligated against $89.4M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Nov 28, 2023 → Jul 5, 2024 → Nov 28, 2026.

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

PIID 75FCMC19F0005

EMPOWER AI, INC.

THE PERM PROGRAM WILL PRODUCE NATIONAL LEVEL IMPROPER PAYMENT RATES FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP AS REQUIRED BY THE IPERIA.

The reported potential end date is Feb 28, 2027. Current award value is 95.9% of reported potential value ($124.8M of $130.1M).

Performance period

96.1%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Feb 28, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

95.9%

$124.8M current$130.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Mar 8, 2018.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 28, 2027.

$124.8M is obligated against $124.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 28, 2024 → Feb 28, 2025 → Feb 28, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027.

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

PIID 75FCMC18F0026

UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARING

ORGAN PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION NETWORK HSB115 C 6253/7012

$74.2M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of December 29, 2026.

Performance period

97.6%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

21.4%

$74.2M current$346.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Apr 1, 2019.

Current performance is reported through Oct 31, 2026.

$74.2M is obligated against $74.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 29, 2023 → Mar 29, 2024 → Dec 29, 2025 → Dec 29, 2026.

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

PIID 75R60219C00001

LMI CONSULTING, LLC

ISSUER MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS AND PLAN ANALYTICS AND REVIEW

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

Performance period

94.6%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Jan 30, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.2%

$55.8M current$56.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 1, 2022.

Current performance is reported through Jan 29, 2027.

$55.8M is obligated against $55.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Jan 31, 2024 → Sep 30, 2024 → Sep 29, 2024 → Sep 29, 2025 → Mar 29, 2026 → Apr 29, 2026 → Jan 30, 2027.

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

PIID 75FCMC22F0010

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Oct 23, 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

+$57.8M

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

EOI::EO: RADICAL TRANSPARENCY ABOUT WASTEFUL SPENDING::EOI BILATERAL MODIFICATION TO DESCOPE OPTION PERIOD 2 AND EXTEND OP1 AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 3 positions in this market.

It now ranks #4 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$209.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.6%
Supporting data
Funding office
#1 · 34.8% attributed share
−1.5 percentage points · $43.0M net increase; action exceeded it by $14.7M
PIID 75FCMC24F0029 · Mod P00012
Modification

This action

+$53.8M

TUNNELL CONSULTING INC

BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

PROVIDE ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SMES) PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN R&D/AR&D OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOPHARMACEUTICALS WITH AN ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF THE LICENSURES/APPROVAL OF PRODUCTS THROUGH THE FOOD

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 2 positions in this market.

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

Award net obligations
$91.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.4%
Supporting data
Funding office
#7 · 2.9% attributed share
up 3 ranks · +1.2 percentage points · $28.8M net increase; action exceeded it by $25.0M
PIID 75A50125F80006 · Mod P00005
Modification

This action

+$13.9M

SAPIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CIT

OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING SERVICES (OSCS) PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 10 positions in this market.

It now ranks #7 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$43.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.63%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 2.8% share
up 10 ranks · +1.5 percentage points · $34.4M net increase; action accounted for 40.3%
Funding office
#12 · 1.2% attributed share
up 2 ranks · +0.5 percentage points · $12.3M net increase; action exceeded it by $1.6M
PIID 75N97024F00081 · Mod P00009
Base award

This action

+$25.4M

SERCO INC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

THE CERT PROGRAM CALCULATES IMPROPER PAYMENT RATES BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEWS CONDUCTED. THESE RATES INCLUDE AN OVERALL NATIONAL MEDICARE FFS IMPROPER PAYMENT RATE AND IMPROPER PAYMENT RATES FOR EACH CLAIM TYPE [PART A INPATIENT HOSPITAL PRO

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 #20 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$25.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#20 · 1.1% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
PIID 75FCMC26F0007
Base award

This action

+$36.5M

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO AWARD THE BASE YEAR FOR A PERM REVIEW CONTRACTOR (PRC) TO COMPLETE ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL AND DATA PROCESSING REVIEWS FOR THE REPORTING YEAR 2028 CYCLE.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 3 positions in this market.

It now ranks #2 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$36.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 5.3% share
up 3 ranks · +2.0 percentage points · $49.3M net increase; action accounted for 74.1%
PIID 75FCMC26F0047
Modification

This action

+$18.6M

JBS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES (ACF)

NATIONAL CHILD WELFARE CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ADVANCEMENT (NCWCIA) FOR ACF/ACYF MOD. #P00003 - CHANGE THE CO AND CS, CORRECT THE POP DATES FOR OPTION YEAR'S 1, 2, 3, AND 4, EXERCISE AND FUND OPTION YEAR 1.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $18.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $30.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$37.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.84%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#18 · 1.3% share
up 34 ranks · +0.9 percentage points · $20.0M net increase; action accounted for 92.8%
Funding office
#3 · 10.7% attributed share
$30.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 75ACF124F80023 · Mod P00003
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. Action+$869K
    Award net obligations$1.4M
  2. Action+$443K
    Award net obligations$443K
  3. Action−$54K
    Award net obligations$96K
  4. Action−$40K
    Award net obligations$3.0M
  5. Action−$26K
    Award net obligations$1.0M
  6. Action−$7K
    Award net obligations$10K
  7. Action+$4.8M
    Award net obligations$9.6M
  8. Action+$451K
    Award net obligations$893K
  9. Action−$226K
    Award net obligations$6.3M
  10. Action−$163K
    Award net obligations$275K

HHS management consulting market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top HHS management consulting contractors?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, and RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE were the leading HHS management consulting prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

    $179,884,221 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC

    $116,207,340 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

    $82,287,292 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did HHS contract obligations increase in the management consulting market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported HHS activity in the management consulting market increased 10.1% from $1,961,115,695 in the preceding 12 months to $2,159,993,552 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$2,159,993,552
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$1,961,115,695
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+10.1%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent HHS contract award activity was reported in the management consulting market?

Recent HHS contract award activity reported in the management consulting market included actions for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., TUNNELL CONSULTING INC, and SAPIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

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

Which procurement methods were reported for HHS contracts under NAICS 541611?

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, HHS reported 1,279 positive-obligation awards for management consulting under NAICS 541611. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was mafo.

Positive-obligation awards
1,279
Leading reported procedure
Mafo
50.5% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
67.9% of positive obligations
Full and open
25%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
82.9%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
QIC Program, HRSA Technical Assistance IDIQ, and HRSA Evaluation Studies
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which HHS management consulting awards may warrant recompete research?

6 HHS management consulting awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., ACUMEN LLC, and DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP.

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

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