Federal Capture Intelligence

Top HHS other professional and technical services contractors (NAICS 541990)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Health and Human Services agency guide NAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Latest 12 months
$1.3B
Net obligations · Up $58.6M vs. $1.3B preceding
Prime contractors
271
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the HHS federal contracting market for other professional and technical services under NAICS 541990. 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 other professional and technical services at the Department of Health and Human Services

Federal records show $7.5B in net obligations across 6,285 awards in other professional and technical services at the Department of Health and Human Services from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 5.1% of $145.5B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 4.7% from $1.3B to $1.3B. 41 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: $1.0B versus $960.6M through the same date in FY25 (+9.2%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$1.8B3,719Complete
FY2023$1.8B3,286Complete
FY2024$1.6B3,432Complete
FY2025$1.2B2,677Complete
FY2026$1.0B1,998YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$7.5B
6,285 awards · 1,205 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+4.7%
$1.3B vs. $1.3B
Leading eight prime share
38.4%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
5.1% of $145.5B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
33.6% of 2,314 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
777 set aside · 1,537 no set-aside · 3,971 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

HENDALL INC had the largest increase in reported obligations
$7.0M→$49.1M+$42.1M
The contractor now ranks #7 by positive obligations and accounts for 3.6% of positive obligations, based on 17 reported actions.
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC had the largest decline in reported obligations
$87.8M→$52.5M−$35.3M
The contractor now ranks #5 by positive obligations and accounts for 3.9% of positive obligations, based on 17 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC increased
$112.4M→$159.9M+$47.4M
Latest-period activity spans 34 awards across 21 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID decreased
$95.3M→$57.3M−$38.0M
Latest-period activity spans 454 awards across 24 prime contractors.
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Competitive shifts

22 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$33.9MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
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ContractorLatest 12 months
FATHERS INCORPORATED had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$13.3M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #27 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
AKIMA SECURE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC was the largest newly observed contractor
$11.8MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Aug 18, 2026, the contractor now ranks #32 by positive obligations across 2 reported actions.
GILEAD SCIENCES INC recorded the largest net deobligation
$0→−$9.5M−$9.5M
The contractor now is unranked 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 Sep 10, 2026.

24.4% of positive obligations were attributed to OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT. That represents $320.3M, up $7.4M 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 MGMT24.4% · $320.3M · up $7.4M
  2. CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES19.7% · $258.6M · up $25.1M
  3. SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC (75S203)12.2% · $159.9M · up $47.4M
  4. ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)10.8% · $141.7M · up $14.8M
  5. FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS8.0% · $105.0M · up $39.5M
  6. All other reported offices25.0% 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

    $320.3M

    24.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$7.4M

    22 active prime contractors · 30 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 2.3% from $313.0M to $320.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 24.8% to 24.4%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 65 actions across 30 awards and 5 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 24 active prime contractors and 69 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $258.6M

    19.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$25.1M

    126 active prime contractors · 317 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 10.8% from $233.5M to $258.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 18.5% to 19.7%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 509 actions across 317 awards and 29 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 154 active prime contractors and 429 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC (75S203)

    #3Up 1 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $159.9M

    12.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$47.4M

    21 active prime contractors · 34 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 42.2% from $112.4M to $159.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.9% to 12.2%, a change of +3.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 79 actions across 34 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 22 active prime contractors and 38 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  4. Reported funding office

    ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)

    #4Down 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $141.7M

    10.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$14.8M

    5 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 11.6% from $126.9M to $141.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 10.1% to 10.8%, a change of +0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 7 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS

    #5Up 1 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $105.0M

    8.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$39.5M

    60 active prime contractors · 298 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 60.4% from $65.4M to $105.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.2% to 8.0%, a change of +2.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 353 actions across 298 awards and 22 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 74 active prime contractors and 234 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    HRSA HEADQUARTERS

    #6Up 4 from #10

    Latest 12 months

    $62.1M

    4.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$32.8M

    12 active prime contractors · 22 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 112.0% from $29.3M to $62.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.3% to 4.7%, a change of +2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 31 actions across 22 awards and 5 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 13 active prime contractors and 23 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

    #7Down 2 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $57.3M

    4.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$38.0M

    24 active prime contractors · 454 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 39.8% from $95.3M to $57.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.6% to 4.4%, a change of −3.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 553 actions across 454 awards and 10 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 23 active prime contractors and 484 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

    #8Down 1 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $45.7M

    3.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$8.9M

    21 active prime contractors · 136 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 16.2% from $54.6M to $45.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.3% to 3.5%, a change of −0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 156 actions across 136 awards and 10 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 29 active prime contractors and 170 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ

    #9Up 3 from #12

    Latest 12 months

    $19.6M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$5.1M

    7 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 20.8% from $24.7M to $19.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.0% to 1.5%, a change of −0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 19 actions across 8 awards. The preceding period contained 12 active prime contractors and 12 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    NIH NCI

    #10Up 1 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $16.3M

    1.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.3M

    30 active prime contractors · 51 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 36.3% from $25.6M to $16.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.0% to 1.2%, a change of −0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 69 actions across 51 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 51 active prime contractors and 83 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC (75S202)

    #14Down 5 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $10.1M

    0.77% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$26.0M

    5 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 71.9% from $36.1M to $10.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.9% to 0.77%, a change of −2.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    ASPR-ORM-HCORE

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$51K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$49.7M

    3 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $49.7M in net obligations to $51K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.9% to 0%, a change of −3.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 25 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  13. Reported funding office

    PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$4.4M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.3M

    12 active prime contractors · 22 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $4.9M in net obligations to $4.4M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.39% to 0%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 24 actions across 22 awards and 9 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 13 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 978 awards had positive obligations totaling $1.4B. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 32.8% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 67.9%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as UPIC, STATS, and CMS PEO IDIQ.

Leading award type
67.0%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
32.8%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
67.9%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
672 of 978 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

  • UPIC

    $252.3M

    18.3% of positive obligations · 7 matched awards

  • STATS

    $133.3M

    9.7% of positive obligations · 3 matched awards

  • CMS PEO IDIQ

    $55.2M

    4.0% of positive obligations · 10 matched awards

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 978 current awards and 1,073 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
46.3%
Down from 69.7% 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 541990 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 6.2 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 40.6 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 5.3 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 72.1% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share67.9%74.1%-6.2 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share46.3%5.7%+40.6 pts
Delivery-order obligation share67.0%72.4%-5.3 pts
Median positive award obligations$215K$125K+72.1%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 16 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)700$921.9M67.0%
Definitive Contract(D)126$412.7M30.0%
Purchase Order(B)136$29.1M2.1%
BPA Call(A)16$11.6M0.84%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)693$918.0M66.8%
BPA(E)16$11.6M0.84%
FSS(C)7$3.9M0.28%
Not reported262$441.8M32.1%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)396$630.6M45.9%
Single Award(S)320$302.9M22.0%
Not reported262$441.8M32.1%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)338$451.2M32.8%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)84$255.4M18.6%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)57$178.0M12.9%
Only One Source(SSS)181$153.4M11.2%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)32$137.0M10.0%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)51$91.8M6.7%
Other reported values235$108.3M7.9%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)373$636.4M46.3%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)71$232.5M16.9%
Not Available for Competition(B)140$99.9M7.3%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)18$82.6M6.0%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)50$73.1M5.3%
C(NOT COMPETED)16$62.7M4.6%
Other reported values310$188.1M13.7%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)376$593.1M43.1%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)9$27.9M2.0%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)4$6.3M0.46%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)3$1.5M0.11%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)3$483K0.040%
Not reported583$746.0M54.2%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)215$152.3M11.1%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)51$113.8M8.3%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)45$10.0M0.73%
International Agreement (FAR 6.302-4)(IA)1$2.8M0.20%
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)5$1.8M0.13%
Mobilization, Essential R&d (FAR 6.302-3)(MES)1$668K0.050%
Other reported values1$8K0.0006%
Not reported659$1.1B79.5%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Cost Plus Award Fee(R)15$268.9M19.6%
Firm Fixed Price(J)342$238.5M17.3%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)107$203.3M14.8%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)29$159.5M11.6%
Time and Materials(Y)55$144.2M10.5%
Labor Hours(Z)328$107.6M7.8%
Other reported values102$253.3M18.4%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Professional: Other(R499)330$890.4M64.7%
Support- Management: Other(R799)82$63.9M4.6%
Support- Management: Contract/Procurement/Acquisition Support(R707)269$56.7M4.1%
Special Studies/Analysis- Other(B599)1$52.1M3.8%
Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408)19$46.8M3.4%
Medical- Evaluation/Screening(Q403)1$36.9M2.7%
Other reported values276$228.4M16.6%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(7530)24$321.6M23.4%
National Institutes of Health(7529)472$309.2M22.5%
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(7523)157$256.9M18.7%
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(7522)28$198.3M14.4%
Food and Drug Administration(7524)131$127.3M9.3%
Health Resources and Services Administration(7526)20$62.1M4.5%
Other reported values146$99.9M7.3%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Ofc of Acquisition and Grants Mgmt(75FCMC)24$321.6M23.4%
Cdc Office of Acquisition Services(75D301)157$256.9M18.7%
Substance Abuse Mental Health Svc(75S203)23$173.1M12.6%
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (Arpa-H)(75N992)4$142.9M10.4%
Fda Office of Acq Grant Svcs(75F401)131$127.3M9.3%
National Institutes of Health Niaid(75N930)288$67.1M4.9%
Other reported values351$286.3M20.8%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
HHSM500201600080I(7530)3$95.3M6.9%
HHSM500201600083I(7530)2$74.5M5.4%
75F40124D00020(7524)80$55.4M4.0%
75N99224D00003(7529)1$50.1M3.6%
75N99224D00002(7529)1$49.0M3.6%
HHSM500201600079I(7530)1$45.6M3.3%
75D30123D16071(7523)2$41.3M3.0%
HHSM500201600082I(7530)1$36.9M2.7%
Other reported values625$485.4M35.3%
Not reported262$441.8M32.1%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 34 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
672 reported · 306 not reported
Positive award obligations
$215K median
$130K–$660K middle 50%
Reported performance period
729 days (~24 months) median
978 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
41 of 271prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
7.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
23.8%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
38.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $1.4B 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

    $98.0M

    7.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$23.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $75.0M → $98.0M
    +30.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.7% → 7.3%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $394.5M
    5.2% of all-period positive obligations · 8 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 19, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported32
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $95.3M

    7.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    30 actions

    Historical and award details for RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $82.9M → $95.3M
    +15.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.3% → 7.0%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $409.1M
    5.4% of all-period positive obligations · 30 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside56
    Not reported65
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $74.5M

    5.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$13.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $60.9M → $74.5M
    +22.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.6% → 5.5%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $286.2M
    3.8% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 21, 2021
    through Jun 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported22
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $53.7M

    4.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$24.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    93 awards

    119 actions

    Historical and award details for VETS SYNERGETIC GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $29.4M → $53.7M
    +82.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.2% → 4.0%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $93.8M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 104 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 1, 2024
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported9350
    Reported small business9350
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $52.5M

    3.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$35.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $87.8M → $52.5M
    −40.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.7% → 3.9%
    −2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $246.0M
    3.2% of all-period positive obligations · 24 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 16, 2021
    through Aug 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported815
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $50.1M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$29.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for ECS FEDERAL, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $21.0M → $50.1M
    +138.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 3.7%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $71.1M
    0.94% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 19, 2024
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported12
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $49.1M

    3.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$42.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    8 awards

    17 actions

    Historical and award details for HENDALL INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.0M → $49.1M
    +599.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.53% → 3.6%
    +3.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $173.6M
    2.3% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 18, 2021
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported76
    Reported small business87
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $45.6M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for COVENTBRIDGE USA INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $39.5M → $45.6M
    +15.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 3.4%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $179.9M
    2.4% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 22, 2022
    through Jul 17, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $40.9M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $37.0M → $40.9M
    +10.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.8% → 3.0%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $188.3M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 19, 2021
    through Aug 20, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $36.9M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for NORIDIAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $39.7M → $36.9M
    −7.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 2.7%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $199.4M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 10, 2022
    through Jul 21, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $34.2M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$4.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $38.9M → $34.2M
    −12.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 2.5%
    −0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $73.1M
    0.96% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 19, 2024
    through Feb 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported12
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $31.0M

    2.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    26 awards

    34 actions

    Historical and award details for KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $40.3M → $31.0M
    −23.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.1% → 2.3%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $120.8M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 72 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 28, 2021
    through Aug 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside41
    Not reported2222
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $27.9M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    138 awards

    166 actions

    Historical and award details for AXLE INFORMATICS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $26.8M → $27.9M
    +4.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.0% → 2.1%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $173.7M
    2.3% of all-period positive obligations · 426 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported138159
    Reported small business137155
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · WOSB set-aside
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $25.5M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$801K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $24.7M → $25.5M
    +3.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.9% → 1.9%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $97.9M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 28, 2022
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $25.2M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$4.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $21.2M → $25.2M
    +19.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.9%
    +0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $124.3M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 44 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside43
    Not reported712
    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.

KARNA LLC

BRIDGE CONTRACT - WTC HEALTH PROGRAM

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

Performance period

95.6%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$126.1M current$126.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 29, 2021.

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

$126.1M is obligated against $126.1M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: May 31, 2023 → Nov 30, 2026.

BRIDGE CONTRACT - WTC HEALTH PROGRAM

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

PIID 75D30122C12989

SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC

UPIC TASK ORDER AWARD TO COMBAT FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE IN THE NORTH-EASTERN JURISDICTION

The reported potential end date is Oct 31, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($219.1M of $219.1M).

Performance period

98.6%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$219.1M current$219.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 1, 2016.

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

$219.1M is obligated against $219.1M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

PIID HHSM500T0001

SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES

OPTION EXERCISE - THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED, COORDINATED PARENTING SUPPORT, PSYCHOEDUCATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE MS. L AND MS. JP CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS.

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is January 15, 2027.

Performance period

92.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jan 15, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$70.0M current$70.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jun 10, 2022.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 15, 2027.

$70.0M is obligated against $70.0M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Jun 9, 2027 → Jan 15, 2027.

NO ADDITIONAL COST EXTENSION - THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED, COORDINATED PARENTING SUPPORT, PSYCHOEDUCATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE MS. L AND MS. JP CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS.

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

PIID 75S20222C00002

NORIDIAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC

SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICAL REVIEW CONTRACTOR (SMRC)-PERFORM AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF TASK AIMED TO LOWER IMPROPER PAYMENT RATES

$407.4M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of May 9, 2027.

Performance period

92.8%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end May 9, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.4%

$408.8M current$411.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 23, 2018.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both May 9, 2027.

$407.4M is obligated against $408.8M in current reported award value (99.7%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 22, 2023 → Feb 28, 2023 → Feb 29, 2024 → Jun 30, 2026 → May 9, 2027.

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

PIID 75FCMC18F0001

MATHEMATICA INC.

283-17-2401 SAMHSA'S PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING SYSTEM (SPARS)

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

Performance period

92.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Feb 9, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.9%

$57.8M current$57.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 10, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 9, 2027.

$57.8M is obligated against $57.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Aug 9, 2026 → Dec 10, 2026 → Feb 9, 2027.

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

PIID 75S20221F41001

COVENTBRIDGE USA INC

UPIC MIDWESTERN JURISDICTION WORK TASK ORDER 1 FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE DETECTION AND PREVENTION

$319.7M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of July 18, 2027.

Performance period

92.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jul 18, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$319.7M current$319.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts May 24, 2016.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jul 18, 2027.

$319.7M is obligated against $319.7M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Jul 18, 2026 → Jul 18, 2027.

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

PIID HHSM500T0001

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

+$34.7M

QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

UNIFIED PROGRAM INTEGRITY CONTRACT (UPIC) WESTERN JURISDICTION TASK ORDER

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 2 positions in this market.

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

Award net obligations
$214.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 7.3% share
up 2 ranks · +1.6 percentage points · $23.1M net increase; action exceeded it by $11.7M
PIID HHSM500T0001 · Mod P00025
Modification

This action

+$49.2M

STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC.

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)

PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger office-attributed spending.

The modification added $49.2M while office-attributed obligations rose $14.8M overall.

Award net obligations
$73.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#11 · 2.5% share
$4.7M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#4 · 10.8% attributed share
down 1 rank · +0.7 percentage points · $14.8M net increase; action exceeded it by $34.4M
PIID 75N99225F00001 · Mod P00003
Modification

This action

+$33.7M

RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC

REF. NO. 283-22-00568, "2023-2027 NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH (NSDUH)"

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger office-attributed spending.

The modification added $33.7M while office-attributed obligations rose $47.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$197.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.5%
Supporting data
Funding office
#3 · 12.2% attributed share
up 1 rank · +3.3 percentage points · $47.4M net increase; action accounted for 71.0%
Related:Funding office gain
PIID 75S20322C00001 · Mod P00031
Modification

This action

+$27.0M

ECS FEDERAL, LLC

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 13 positions in this market.

It now ranks #6 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$71.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 3.7% share
up 13 ranks · +2.1 percentage points · $29.1M net increase; action accounted for 92.7%
PIID 75N99225F00001 · Mod P00004
Modification

This action

+$22.1M

NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM

HRSA HEADQUARTERS

SINGLE POINT OF ACCESS-COORDINATING CENTER (SPA-CC) - ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND PHYSICIANS SEARCHING ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS TO SEARCH ELECTRONICALLY FOR CELLS DERIVED FROM ADULT BONE MARROW DONORS AND CORD BLOOD

Why it stands out

The contractor and funding office both climbed their market rankings.

Both rank changes are shown in the supporting movement data.

Award net obligations
$89.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.6%
Supporting data
Funding office
#6 · 4.7% attributed share
up 4 ranks · +2.4 percentage points · $32.8M net increase; action accounted for 67.4%
PIID 75R60222C00008 · Mod P00011
Deobligation

This action

−$7.2M

AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

INTERNATIONAL REAGENT RESOURCE (IRR) - UDO MOD

Why it stands out

The award contracted while office-attributed spending grew overall.

The action removed $7.2M while office-attributed spending rose $25.1M.

Award net obligations
$243.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.53%
Supporting data
Funding office
#2 · 19.7% attributed share
$25.1M net increase despite this negative action
PIID 75D30119C04205 · Mod P00045
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. THE BIZZELL GROUP LLCBase award · PIID 75S20326F42002
    Action+$7.6M
    Award net obligations$7.6M
  2. K. PARKS CONSULTING, INCBase award · PIID 75F40126F19003
    Action+$3.3M
    Award net obligations$3.3M
  3. VETS SYNERGETIC GROUP LLCModification · PIID 75F40124F19010
    Action+$2.5M
    Award net obligations$6.6M
  4. APTIVE RESOURCES LLCModification · PIID 75S20223F41001
    Action+$1.5M
    Award net obligations$6.1M
  5. ACUMEN LLCModification · PIID 75D30122F00001
    Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$5.2M
  6. RESOLVESOFT, INC.Modification · PIID 75D30124C20319
    Action+$706K
    Award net obligations$2.1M
  7. VETS SYNERGETIC GROUP LLCModification · PIID 75F40125F19026
    Action+$130K
    Award net obligations$256K
  8. MEDICAL SCIENCE & COMPUTING, LLCDeobligation · PIID 75N93019F00160
    Action−$125K
    Award net obligations$928K
  9. MEDICAL SCIENCE & COMPUTING, LLCDeobligation · PIID 75N93020F00011
    Action−$114K
    Award net obligations$1.1M
  10. MEDICAL SCIENCE & COMPUTING, LLCDeobligation · PIID 75N93019F00165
    Action−$88K
    Award net obligations$426K

HHS other professional and technical services market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top HHS other professional and technical services contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC, RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE, and SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC were the leading HHS other professional and technical services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC

    $98,033,220 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

    $95,270,786 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC

    $74,485,125 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did HHS contract obligations increase in the other professional and technical services market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported HHS activity in the other professional and technical services market increased 4.7% from $1,251,563,262 in the preceding 12 months to $1,310,173,259 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$1,310,173,259
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$1,251,563,262
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+4.7%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent HHS contract award activity was reported in the other professional and technical services market?

Recent HHS contract award activity reported in the other professional and technical services market included actions for QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC., and RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE 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 541990?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, HHS reported 978 positive-obligation awards for other professional and technical services under NAICS 541990. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
978
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
32.8% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
67% of positive obligations
Full and open
46.3%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
67.9%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
UPIC, STATS, and CMS PEO IDIQ
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which HHS other professional and technical services awards may warrant recompete research?

6 HHS other professional and technical services awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by KARNA LLC, SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC, and SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES.

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

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