Federal Capture Intelligence

Top HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities contractors (NAICS 541720)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Health and Human Services agency guide NAICS 541720 · Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Latest 12 months
$332.4M
Net obligations · Up $131.2M vs. $201.2M preceding
Prime contractors
28
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the HHS federal contracting market for research and development in the social sciences and humanities under NAICS 541720. 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 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities at the Department of Health and Human Services

Federal records show $1.8B in net obligations across 655 awards in Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities at the Department of Health and Human Services from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 1.3% of $145.5B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 65.2% from $201.2M to $332.4M. 7 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: $296.7M versus $150.4M through the same date in FY25 (+97.3%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$432.8M495Complete
FY2023$403.5M455Complete
FY2024$504.0M449Complete
FY2025$186.0M460Complete
FY2026$296.7M297YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.8B
655 awards · 180 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+65.2%
$332.4M vs. $201.2M
Leading eight prime share
86.3%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
1.3% of $145.5B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
11.3% of 240 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
27 set aside · 213 no set-aside · 415 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

THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. gained the most market share
3.8%→16.4%+12.6 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations, based on 45 reported actions.
FUNDACION INCIENSA fell the most in the contractor rankings
#6→#19Down 13 places
The contractor accounts for 0.49% of positive obligations across 2 reported actions.
IMPLENOMICS LLCS was the largest newly observed contractor
$5.7MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Mar 17, 2026, the contractor now ranks #11 by positive obligations across 5 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT increased
$167.4M→$313.2M+$145.8M
Latest-period activity spans 105 awards across 25 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through NIH NCI decreased
$14.8M→$3.5M−$11.3M
Latest-period activity spans 4 awards across 2 prime contractors.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
67.1%→74.9%+7.8 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 25.1% of positive obligations.
View 2 additional material changes

Competitive shifts

SOCIAL & SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS, INC. recorded the largest net deobligation
$0→−$5.2M−$5.2M
The contractor now is unranked by positive obligations, based on 6 reported actions.
BEVERA SOLUTIONS LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$2.8M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #15 by positive obligations, based on 4 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

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

Federal contract obligations by funding office

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

94.2% of positive obligations were attributed to OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT. That represents $313.2M, up $145.8M 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 MGMT94.2% · $313.2M · up $145.8M
  2. CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES3.5% · $11.8M · down $5.7M
  3. NIH NCI1.0% · $3.5M · down $11.3M
  4. FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS0.92% · $3.0M · down $281K
  5. HRSA HEADQUARTERS0.18% · $599K · up $599K
  6. All other reported offices0.15% 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

    $313.2M

    94.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$145.8M

    25 active prime contractors · 105 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 87.1% from $167.4M to $313.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 82.2% to 94.2%, a change of +11.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 236 actions across 105 awards. The preceding period contained 27 active prime contractors and 169 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $11.8M

    3.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$5.7M

    15 active prime contractors · 36 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 32.7% from $17.5M to $11.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.6% to 3.5%, a change of −5.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 45 actions across 36 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 17 active prime contractors and 23 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    NIH NCI

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $3.5M

    1.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$11.3M

    2 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 76.6% from $14.8M to $3.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.3% to 1.0%, a change of −6.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  4. Reported funding office

    FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS

    #4Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $3.0M

    0.92% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$281K

    16 active prime contractors · 16 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 8.4% from $3.3M to $3.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.6% to 0.92%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 21 actions across 16 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 13 active prime contractors and 18 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    HRSA HEADQUARTERS

    #5New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $599K

    0.18% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$599K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $599K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.18%, a change of +0.2 percentage points.

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

  6. Reported funding office

    CMS OFFICE OF HEARINGS & INQUIRIES

    #6New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $352K

    0.11% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$352K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $352K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.11%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

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

  7. Reported funding office

    OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - HHS MISSION

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $97K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$97K

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $97K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.030%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SVC

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $88K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$88K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $88K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.030%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  9. Reported funding office

    BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$2.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $2.1M in net deobligations to $0 in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  10. Reported funding office

    AHRQ/HEALTHCARE RESEARCH QUALITY

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$290K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $290K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.14% to 0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$2K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$267K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations narrowed from $269K to $2K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  12. Reported funding office

    PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$177K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$391K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $214K in net obligations to $177K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.11% to 0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

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

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 77 awards had positive obligations totaling $357.2M. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 56.3% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 95.5%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as RMADA 2 and SEER.

Leading award type
95.5%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
56.3%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
95.5%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
71 of 77 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

  • RMADA 2

    $314.5M

    88.1% of positive obligations · 54 matched awards

  • SEER

    $1.8M

    0.50% of positive obligations · 2 matched awards

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 77 current awards and 77 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
58.2%
Down from 93.0% 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 541720 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 34.0 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 45.8 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 64.3 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 1624.8% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share95.5%61.4%+34.0 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share58.2%12.4%+45.8 pts
Delivery-order obligation share95.5%31.2%+64.3 pts
Median positive award obligations$2.6M$154K+1624.8%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 6 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)65$340.9M95.5%
Definitive Contract(D)8$15.8M4.4%
Purchase Order(B)4$405K0.11%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)62$335.2M93.9%
FSS(C)3$5.7M1.6%
Not reported12$16.2M4.5%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)59$327.5M91.7%
Single Award(S)6$13.4M3.8%
Not reported12$16.2M4.5%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)35$201.2M56.3%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)24$126.4M35.4%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)4$10.7M3.0%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)4$9.6M2.7%
Only One Source(SSS)4$4.9M1.4%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)2$1.9M0.52%
Other reported values4$2.5M0.71%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)39$207.9M58.2%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)28$137.1M38.4%
Not Competed(C)4$4.9M1.4%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)1$4.3M1.2%
C(NOT COMPETED)2$1.9M0.52%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)3$1.1M0.30%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)55$318.8M89.3%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)4$8.8M2.5%
Not reported18$29.6M8.3%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Unique Source (FAR 6.302-1(B)(1))(UNQ)1$4.6M1.3%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)5$2.2M0.62%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)3$1.1M0.30%
Not reported68$349.3M97.8%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)33$202.1M56.6%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)23$125.8M35.2%
Firm Fixed Price(J)12$14.6M4.1%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)5$6.4M1.8%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$5.0M1.4%
S(COST NO FEE)1$1.6M0.46%
Other reported values2$1.5M0.41%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Health R&d Services; Health Care - Other; Applied Research(AN42)41$227.8M63.8%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)17$82.1M23.0%
Health R&d Services; Health Care - Other; Basic Research(AN41)3$25.2M7.1%
Social- Government Health Insurance Programs(G007)1$9.4M2.6%
General Science and Technology R&d Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research(AJ11)4$3.2M0.90%
Special Studies/Analysis- Other(B599)1$1.8M0.50%
Other reported values10$7.6M2.1%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(7530)60$337.5M94.5%
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(7523)6$12.2M3.4%
National Institutes of Health(7529)4$3.5M0.97%
Food and Drug Administration(7524)4$3.2M0.89%
Health Resources and Services Administration(7526)1$599K0.17%
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources(7571)1$97K0.030%
Other reported values1$88K0.025%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Ofc of Acquisition and Grants Mgmt(75FCMC)60$337.5M94.5%
Cdc Office of Acquisition Services(75D301)6$12.2M3.4%
Nih Nci(75N910)4$3.5M0.97%
Fda Office of Acq Grant Svcs(75F401)4$3.2M0.89%
Hrsa Headquarters(75R602)1$599K0.17%
Omas Strategic Buying Center - Hhs Mission(7571MN)1$97K0.030%
Other reported values1$88K0.025%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
75FCMC19D0091(7530)15$96.8M27.1%
75FCMC19D0096(7530)9$58.2M16.3%
75FCMC19D0092(7530)7$43.1M12.1%
75FCMC19D0082(7530)6$34.4M9.6%
75FCMC19D0095(7530)4$14.2M4.0%
75FCMC19D0087(7530)1$14.2M4.0%
75FCMC20D0002(7530)3$13.8M3.9%
HHSM500201400037I(7530)1$12.0M3.4%
Other reported values19$54.2M15.2%
Not reported12$16.2M4.5%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 56 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
71 reported · 6 not reported
Positive award obligations
$2.6M median
$695K–$6.7M middle 50%
Reported performance period
1,156 days (~3.2 years) median
77 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
7 of 28prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
27.5%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
65.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
86.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $343.1M 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

    $94.5M

    27.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$17.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    20 awards

    48 actions

    Historical and award details for MATHEMATICA INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $77.5M → $94.5M
    +21.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    32.3% → 27.5%
    −4.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $372.6M
    19.2% of all-period positive obligations · 41 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 4, 2021
    through Sep 7, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2023
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $56.2M

    16.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$47.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    15 awards

    45 actions

    Historical and award details for THE LEWIN GROUP, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.2M → $56.2M
    +514.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.8% → 16.4%
    +12.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $186.7M
    9.6% of all-period positive obligations · 43 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1524
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $41.6M

    12.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    12 awards

    24 actions

    Historical and award details for NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $34.7M → $41.6M
    +19.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    14.4% → 12.1%
    −2.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $222.4M
    11.4% of all-period positive obligations · 34 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 17, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1214
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $32.7M

    9.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    29 actions

    Historical and award details for AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $19.8M → $32.7M
    +65.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.2% → 9.5%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $89.1M
    4.6% of all-period positive obligations · 26 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 16, 2022
    through Sep 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported913
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $31.9M

    9.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$43.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    26 awards

    34 actions

    Historical and award details for RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
    Obligations: prior → latest
    −$11.6M → $31.9M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 9.3%
    +9.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $247.8M
    12.8% of all-period positive obligations · 47 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside183
    Not reported821
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.2M

    4.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$14.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $14.2M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 4.1%
    +4.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $39.8M
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2021
    through Sep 3, 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

    $13.6M

    4.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for ACUMEN LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $16.1M → $13.6M
    −15.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.7% → 4.0%
    −2.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $53.6M
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 25 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Aug 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported56
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $11.4M

    3.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for ABT GLOBAL LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $13.2M → $11.4M
    −13.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.5% → 3.3%
    −2.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $32.4M
    1.7% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 27, 2022
    through Aug 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported43
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.3M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for THE RAND CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    −$3.5M → $7.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.1%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $27.6M
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 9, 2021
    through May 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported16
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.4M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.7M → $6.4M
    −17.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 1.9%
    −1.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $114.7M
    5.9% of all-period positive obligations · 20 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 9, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported69
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.7M

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for IMPLENOMICS LLCS
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $5.7M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.7%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.7M
    0.29% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 17, 2026
    through Jul 1, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported30
    Reported small business30
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.7M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$135K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.9M → $4.7M
    −2.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.0% → 1.4%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $18.0M
    0.93% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 17, 2021
    through Aug 6, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside21
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.6M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$4.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for RELI GROUP INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.3M → $4.6M
    −50.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.9% → 1.4%
    −2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $45.8M
    2.4% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 5, 2021
    through May 20, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.3M

    1.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for ECONOMETRICA, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $6.9M → $4.3M
    −37.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.9% → 1.3%
    −1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $20.3M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 2, 2021
    through Jul 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported12
    Reported small business12
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.6M

    1.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$3.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    12 actions

    Historical and award details for WESTAT, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.0M → $3.6M
    −49.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.9% → 1.0%
    −1.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $55.0M
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 7 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 7, 2022
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported23
    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.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

GDPC, KCF, CKCC MODELS PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

The reported potential end date is Sep 24, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($155.2M of $155.2M).

Performance period

99.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 24, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$155.2M current$155.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 25, 2019.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 24, 2026.

$155.2M is obligated against $155.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 24, 2025 → Mar 24, 2026 → Sep 24, 2026.

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

PIID 75FCMC19F0004

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NO COST MODIFICATION TO CHANGE THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.

The reported potential end date is Sep 28, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($82.2M of $82.2M).

Performance period

98.8%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 28, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$82.2M current$82.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 28, 2022.

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

$82.2M is obligated against $82.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 28, 2025 → Sep 28, 2026.

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

PIID 75F40122C00200

FUNDACION INCIENSA

FOLLOW-UP AND EXTENDED FOLLOW-UP OF PARTICIPANTS

The reported potential end date is Sep 15, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($55.3M of $55.3M).

Performance period

99.8%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$55.3M current$55.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Apr 6, 2018.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 15, 2026.

$55.3M is obligated against $55.3M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

PIID 75N91018F00002

THE LEWIN GROUP, INC.

EO 14398

The reported potential end date is Sep 30, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($35.9M of $35.9M).

Performance period

99.5%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$35.9M current$35.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 30, 2016.

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

$35.9M is obligated against $35.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

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

PIID HHSM500T0007

ECONOMETRICA, INC.

TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND ANALYTIC SERVICES TO THE OPEN PAYMENTS PROGRAM.

The reported potential end date is Sep 25, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($33.9M of $33.9M).

Performance period

99.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 25, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$33.9M current$33.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 26, 2018.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 25, 2026.

$33.9M is obligated against $33.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 25, 2023 → Sep 25, 2024 → Sep 25, 2025 → Sep 25, 2026.

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

PIID 75FCMC18F0001

DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

PROJECT NAME: HEALTH CARE PAYMENT LEARNING AND ACTION NETWORK THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT ACTION IS TO ASSIST CMMI IN OPERATING THE LAN AND FURTHER INCREASE ALIGNMENT WITH CMS, PRIVATE PAYERS, STATES, PROVIDERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM STAKE

The reported potential end date is Sep 12, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($25.1M of $25.1M).

Performance period

99.9%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 12, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$25.1M current$25.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 13, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 12, 2026.

$25.1M is obligated against $25.1M in current reported award value (100.0%).

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

PIID 75FCMC21F0001

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

+$32.3M

MATHEMATICA INC.

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

LEARNING COLLABORATIVES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMING STATE HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAMS

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $32.3M while contractor obligations rose $17.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$105.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
9.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 27.5% share
−4.7 percentage points · $17.0M net increase; action exceeded it by $15.3M
Funding office
#1 · 94.2% attributed share
+11.9 percentage points · $145.8M net increase; action accounted for 22.1%
Related:Funding office gain
PIID 75FCMC23F0001 · Mod P00010
Modification

This action

+$22.3M

NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

MEDICARE CURRENT BENEFICIARY SURVEY (MCBS)

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $22.3M while contractor obligations rose $6.9M overall.

Award net obligations
$139.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 12.1% share
down 1 rank · −2.3 percentage points · $6.9M net increase; action exceeded it by $15.4M
PIID 75FCMC21F0001 · Mod P00019
Modification

This action

+$14.9M

THE LEWIN GROUP, INC.

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

STATES ADVANCING AHEAD MODEL IMPLEMENTATION TOTAL POP: 1/31/24 - 1/30/34

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 6 positions in this market.

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

Award net obligations
$29.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 16.4% share
up 6 ranks · +12.6 percentage points · $47.1M net increase; action accounted for 31.7%
Related:Largest share gain
PIID 75FCMC24F0036 · Mod P00007
Modification

This action

+$11.5M

RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

GDPC, KCF, CKCC MODELS PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $11.5M while contractor obligations rose $43.5M overall.

Award net obligations
$155.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 9.3% share
+9.3 percentage points · $43.5M net increase; action accounted for 26.4%
PIID 75FCMC19F0004 · Mod P00020
Modification

This action

+$7.2M

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

THIS CONTRACT ACTION IS TO DETECT AND COMBAT FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE IN ALL CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES PROGRAMS.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $7.2M while contractor obligations rose $14.2M overall.

Award net obligations
$34.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 4.1% share
+4.1 percentage points · $14.2M net increase; action accounted for 51.0%
PIID 75FCMC22F0001 · Mod P00008
Modification

This action

+$8.0M

AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

INNOVATION IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MODEL IMPLEMENTATION 75FCMC19D0082 / 75FCMC24F0177

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $8.0M while contractor obligations rose $12.9M overall.

Award net obligations
$19.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 9.5% share
down 1 rank · +1.3 percentage points · $12.9M net increase; action accounted for 61.7%
PIID 75FCMC24F0177 · Mod P00010
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER NEW ORLEANSBase award · PIID 75N91026F00002
    Action+$154K
    Award net obligations$154K
  2. NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTERDeobligation · PIID HHSM500T0003
    Action−$306K
    Award net obligations$27.2M
  3. DELOITTE CONSULTING LLPBase award · PIID 75FCMC26F0148
    Action+$4.2M
    Award net obligations$4.2M
  4. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.Modification · PIID 75FCMC22F0001
    Action+$7.2M
    Award net obligations$34.0M
  5. DELOITTE CONSULTING LLPModification · PIID 75FCMC23F0002
    Action+$178K
    Award net obligations$6.1M
  6. NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTERModification · PIID 75FCMC24F0191
    Action+$5.4M
    Award net obligations$14.5M
  7. RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTEModification · PIID 75FCMC23F0002
    Action+$3.2M
    Award net obligations$12.0M
  8. MATHEMATICA INC.Modification · PIID 75FCMC24F0194
    Action+$2.9M
    Award net obligations$8.4M
  9. THE LEWIN GROUP, INC.Deobligation · PIID HHSM500T0005
    Action−$41K
    Award net obligations$7.2M
  10. AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESModification · PIID 75FCMC22F0003
    Action+$639K
    Award net obligations$4.2M

HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, MATHEMATICA INC., THE LEWIN GROUP, INC., and NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER were the leading HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    MATHEMATICA INC.

    $94,482,697 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    THE LEWIN GROUP, INC.

    $56,240,981 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER

    $41,611,897 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did HHS contract obligations increase in the research and development in the social sciences and humanities market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported HHS activity in the research and development in the social sciences and humanities market increased 65.2% from $201,195,809 in the preceding 12 months to $332,365,629 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$332,365,629
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$201,195,809
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+65.2%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent HHS contract award activity was reported under NAICS 541720?

Recent HHS contract award activity reported in the research and development in the social sciences and humanities market included actions for MATHEMATICA INC., NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER, and THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. 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 541720?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, HHS reported 77 positive-obligation awards for research and development in the social sciences and humanities under NAICS 541720. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
77
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
56.3% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
95.5% of positive obligations
Full and open
58.2%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
95.5%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
RMADA 2 and SEER
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities awards may warrant recompete research?

6 HHS research and development in the social sciences and humanities awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and FUNDACION INCIENSA.

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

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