Federal Capture Intelligence

Top NSF computer systems design services contractors (NAICS 541512)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 National Science Foundation agency guide NAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Latest 12 months
$88.5M
Net obligations · Down $438.2K vs. $89.0M preceding
Prime contractors
14
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the NSF federal contracting market for computer systems design services under NAICS 541512. 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 Computer Systems Design Services at the National Science Foundation

Federal records show $370.8M in net obligations across 74 awards in Computer Systems Design Services at the National Science Foundation from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 11.8% of $3.2B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 0.5% from $89.0M to $88.5M. 4 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: $67.3M versus $81.8M through the same date in FY25 (−17.6%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$48.4M82Complete
FY2023$51.5M67Complete
FY2024$100.6M81Complete
FY2025$103.0M83Complete
FY2026$67.3M53YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$370.8M
74 awards · 32 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−0.5%
$88.5M vs. $89.0M
Leading eight prime share
96.2%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
11.8% of $3.2B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
94.1% of 17 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
16 set aside · 1 no set-aside · 57 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

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC lost the most market share
55.2%→47.4%−7.8 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 7 reported actions.
PENBAY TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC gained the most market share
1.0%→3.8%+2.8 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #6 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.

Award activity

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC received an unusually large obligation action
$17.5MApr 28, 2026 action
Reported under PIID 49100424F0001 by OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER. Award net obligations after the action: $133.8M.
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Buyer demand

Reported obligations through DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS increased
$15.5M→$22.2M+$6.7M
Latest-period activity spans 2 awards across 2 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through OFC OF INFORMATION RESOURCE MGMT decreased
$6.6M→$0−$6.6M
Latest-period activity spans 1 award across 1 prime contractor.
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Competitive shifts

CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$1.5M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #6 by positive obligations, based on 6 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.

57.3% of positive obligations were attributed to OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER. That represents $51.1M, down $5.1M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER57.3% · $51.1M · down $5.1M
  2. DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS24.9% · $22.2M · up $6.7M
  3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION6.1% · $5.4M · up $5.4M
  4. NATL CTR FOR SCIENCE ENGINEER STA3.8% · $3.4M · up $2.6M
  5. OFFICE OF INTEGRATIVE ACTIVITIES1.7% · $1.5M · up $1.5M
  6. All other reported offices6.3% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $51.1M

    57.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$5.1M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 9.1% from $56.3M to $51.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 62.9% to 57.3%, a change of −5.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 10 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $22.2M

    24.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$6.7M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 43.0% from $15.5M to $22.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 17.3% to 24.9%, a change of +7.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 13 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  3. Reported funding office

    NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

    #3New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $5.4M

    6.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$5.4M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $5.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 6.1%, a change of +6.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    NATL CTR FOR SCIENCE ENGINEER STA

    #4Up 4 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $3.4M

    3.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$2.6M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 321.7% from $801K to $3.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.90% to 3.8%, a change of +2.9 percentage points.

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

  5. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF INTEGRATIVE ACTIVITIES

    #5New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $1.5M

    1.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.5M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $1.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.7%, a change of +1.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF LEGSLATIVE PUB AFFAIRS

    #6Down 2 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $1.3M

    1.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$2.6M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 66.7% from $3.9M to $1.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.3% to 1.4%, a change of −2.9 percentage points.

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

  7. Reported funding office

    DIVISION OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $1.1M

    1.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $1.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.3%, a change of +1.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

    #8Down 3 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $772K

    0.87% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 60.1% from $1.9M to $772K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.2% to 0.87%, a change of −1.3 percentage points.

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

  9. Reported funding office

    DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS

    #9Down 2 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $696K

    0.78% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$347K

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 33.3% from $1.0M to $696K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.2% to 0.78%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

    #10Up 2 from #12

    Latest 12 months

    $660K

    0.74% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$420K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 174.8% from $240K to $660K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.27% to 0.74%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  11. Reported funding office

    OFC OF INFORMATION RESOURCE MGMT

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.6M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $6.6M to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.3% to 0%, a change of −7.3 percentage points.

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

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    DIRECTORATE FOR STEM EDUCATION

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$729K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.3M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $592K in net obligations to $729K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.66% to 0%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

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

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 17 awards had positive obligations totaling $89.5M. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 70.8% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 98.0%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as Alliant 2, CIO-SP3 SB, and 8(a) STARS III.

Leading award type
89.0%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
70.8%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
98.0%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
11 of 17 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

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

  • Alliant 2

    $56.9M

    63.6% of positive obligations · 2 matched awards

  • CIO-SP3 SB

    $11.7M

    13.0% of positive obligations · 4 matched awards

  • 8(a) STARS III

    $6.2M

    6.9% of positive obligations · 2 matched awards

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 17 current awards and 23 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity obligation share
70.8%
Down from 96.8% in the preceding period
Median positive award obligations
$1.1M
Up from $495K 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 541512 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 4.6 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 36.4 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 11.4 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 2.6% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share98.0%93.4%+4.6 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share56.3%20.0%+36.4 pts
Delivery-order obligation share89.0%77.5%+11.4 pts
Median positive award obligations$1.1M$1.2M-2.6%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 18 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)13$79.7M89.0%
BPA Call(A)2$8.1M9.0%
Definitive Contract(D)2$1.8M2.0%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
GWAC(A)9$78.2M87.3%
BPA(E)2$8.1M9.0%
IDC(B)4$1.5M1.7%
Not reported2$1.8M2.0%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)9$78.2M87.3%
Single Award(S)6$9.6M10.7%
Not reported2$1.8M2.0%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)7$63.4M70.8%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)4$22.8M25.5%
Only One Source(SSS)5$2.6M3.0%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)1$660K0.74%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)3$50.4M56.3%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)1$14.6M16.3%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)4$13.0M14.5%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)3$8.3M9.2%
Not Available for Competition(B)5$2.6M3.0%
G(NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP)1$660K0.74%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)7$80.8M90.3%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$3.4M3.8%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)2$1.6M1.8%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)1$460K0.51%
Not reported6$3.3M3.7%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)6$3.3M3.7%
Not reported11$86.2M96.3%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Labor Hours(Z)2$51.1M57.1%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$14.6M16.3%
Firm Fixed Price(J)8$10.9M12.2%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)3$7.6M8.5%
Time and Materials(Y)2$4.0M4.5%
Z(LABOR HOURS)1$1.3M1.4%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)(DA01)3$43.6M48.7%
IT and Telecom- Integrated Hardware/Software/Services Solutions, Predominantly Services(D318)1$14.6M16.3%
IT and Telecom- Other IT and Telecommunications(D399)1$8.8M9.8%
IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)(7A21)1$7.6M8.5%
IT and Telecom - Network as A Service(DG10)1$5.4M6.1%
Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical(R425)3$3.9M4.4%
Other reported values7$5.5M6.2%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
National Science Foundation(4900)16$84.1M93.9%
Public Buildings Service(4740)1$5.4M6.1%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Div of Acq and Cooperative Support(491004)16$84.1M93.9%
Pbs Project Delivery Capital Construction - Branch East(47PB52)1$5.4M6.1%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
47QTCK18D0004(4732)1$42.4M47.3%
47QTCK18D0020(4732)1$14.6M16.3%
HHSN316201200174W(7529)1$8.8M9.8%
49100425A0003(4900)1$7.6M8.5%
47QTCB22D0533(4732)1$5.4M6.1%
47QTCH18D0050(4732)1$3.4M3.8%
HHSN316201200188W(7529)2$1.6M1.8%
HHSN316201200107W(7529)1$1.3M1.4%
Other reported values6$2.7M3.1%
Not reported2$1.8M2.0%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 9 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
11 reported · 6 not reported
Positive award obligations
$1.1M median
$623K–$5.4M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
17 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
4 of 14prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
47.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
82.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
96.2%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $89.3M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $42.4M

    47.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$7.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $49.5M → $42.4M
    −14.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    55.2% → 47.4%
    −7.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $133.8M
    36.1% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 28, 2023
    through May 21, 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.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.6M

    16.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    12 actions

    Historical and award details for BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $13.5M → $14.6M
    +8.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    15.0% → 16.3%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $71.5M
    19.3% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 29, 2021
    through Aug 31, 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.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $8.8M

    9.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$22K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $8.8M → $8.8M
    +0.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.8% → 9.8%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $48.6M
    13.1% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 2, 2021
    through May 7, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.6M

    8.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $6.6M → $7.6M
    +16.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.3% → 8.5%
    +1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $37.7M
    10.2% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through May 11, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported21
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.4M

    6.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS & SERVICES STARS III LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $5.4M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 6.1%
    +6.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.4M
    1.5% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 2, 2026
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.4M

    3.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for PENBAY TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $917K → $3.4M
    +268.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.0% → 3.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $16.6M
    4.5% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through Jun 29, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.6M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    11 actions

    Historical and award details for VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.3M → $2.6M
    −39.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.8% → 3.0%
    −1.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $16.8M
    4.5% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported31
    Reported small business42
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.1M

    1.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for PRIWILS INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $1.1M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.3%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1M
    0.30% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 1, 2025
    through Jun 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $792K

    0.89%

    Dollar movement

    −$115K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for THE BUILDING PEOPLE LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $907K → $792K
    −12.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.0% → 0.89%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.7M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 18, 2022
    through Jul 16, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported43
    Reported small business43
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $772K

    0.86%

    Dollar movement

    −$146K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for SOLIEL LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $918K → $772K
    −15.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.0% → 0.86%
    −0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.4M
    0.66% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since May 24, 2024
    through Jul 22, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $660K

    0.74%

    Dollar movement

    +$420K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for SCOPE IT CONSULTING, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $240K → $660K
    +174.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.27% → 0.74%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.9M
    0.52% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 22, 2023
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $623K

    0.70%

    Dollar movement

    −$276K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for AGILITY TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $899K → $623K
    −30.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.0% → 0.70%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.8M
    1.0% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 19, 2022
    through Mar 16, 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.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $460K

    0.52%

    Dollar movement

    +$460K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for FEDERAL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $460K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.52%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $460K
    0.12% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 16, 2026
    through Jul 16, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $87K

    0.10%

    Dollar movement

    +$4K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for RIVA SOLUTIONS INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $83K → $87K
    +5.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.090% → 0.10%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $379K
    0.10% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 19, 2022
    through Jul 27, 2026

    Award reporting

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

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    −$729K

    0%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for FEDWRITERS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $592K → −$729K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0.66% → 0%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $921K
    0.25% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 13, 2024
    through Feb 23, 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.

Potential federal contract recompetes

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

BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC

IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (ITIS) - FUNDING ACTION ONLY

The reported potential end date is Nov 30, 2026. Current award value is 93.8% of reported potential value ($100.7M of $107.4M).

Performance period

96.8%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

93.8%

$100.7M current$107.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 1, 2020.

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

$99.9M is obligated against $100.7M in current reported award value (99.2%).

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

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

PIID 49100420F0014

ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

ADMINISTRATIVE FIXES

$45.0M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of September 30, 2026.

Performance period

99.3%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$54.5M current$54.5M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Apr 1, 2019.

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

$45.0M is obligated against $54.5M in current reported award value (82.6%).

Reported potential end dates: Mar 31, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

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

PIID 49100419F1050

SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC.

ENTERPRISE DATA AND ANALYTIC SERVICES (EDAS) EXERCISE OY 5

$64.3M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of March 31, 2027.

Performance period

92.2%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Mar 31, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

94.9%

$80.3M current$84.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 26, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Mar 31, 2027.

$64.3M is obligated against $80.3M in current reported award value (80.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Mar 31, 2027 → Mar 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2024 → Mar 31, 2027 → Mar 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2027 → Sep 30, 2027 → Mar 31, 2027.

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

PIID 49100420F0036

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.

Base award

This action

+$7.6M

ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CORE FUNCTIONS AND SUPPORT

Why it stands out

One action represented 8.5% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

At $7.6M, the action was large enough to materially affect the latest 12-month market picture.

Award net obligations
$7.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
8.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 8.5% share
+1.2 percentage points · $1.1M net increase; action exceeded it by $6.6M
Funding office
#2 · 24.9% attributed share
+7.5 percentage points · $6.7M net increase; action exceeded it by $950K
Related:Funding office gain
PIID 49100426F0013
Base award

This action

+$5.4M

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS & SERVICES STARS III LLC

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

IT/DATA NETWORK AND WIFI BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES U.S. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BUILDING LOCATION: 401 DULANY STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Why it stands out

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

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

Award net obligations
$5.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 6.1% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#3 · 6.1% attributed share
+6.1 percentage points · $5.4M net increase; action accounted for 99.1%
Related:Largest newly observed contractor
PIID 47PB5226F0013
Modification

This action

+$7.3M

BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC

DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (ITIS) - INCREMENTAL FUNDING

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $7.3M while contractor obligations rose $1.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$99.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
8.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 16.3% share
+1.3 percentage points · $1.1M net increase; action exceeded it by $6.2M
PIID 49100420F0014 · Mod P00053
Modification

This action

+$2.5M

PENBAY TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC

NATL CTR FOR SCIENCE ENGINEER STA

NCSES WEBSITE SUPPORT SERVICES - LOGICAL FOLLOW-ON - OP2

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 2 positions in this market.

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

Award net obligations
$10.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 3.8% share
up 2 ranks · +2.8 percentage points · $2.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $77K
Funding office
#4 · 3.8% attributed share
up 4 ranks · +2.9 percentage points · $2.6M net increase; action accounted for 98.5%
Related:Largest share gain
PIID 49100423F0244 · Mod P00008
Modification

This action

+$17.5M

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MISSION APPLICATION SUPPORT - INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR EDU/DGE

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $17.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $5.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$133.8M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
19.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 47.4% share
$7.1M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 57.3% attributed share
$5.1M net decline despite this positive action
Related:Unusually large action
PIID 49100424F0001 · Mod P00024
Base award

This action

+$1.1M

PRIWILS INC

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION

DATABASE AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT FOR ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER (ERC)

Why it stands out

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

The base action placed the contractor #8 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$1.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#8 · 1.3% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#7 · 1.3% attributed share
+1.3 percentage points · $1.1M net increase; action accounted for 100.0%
PIID 49100426C0001
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. SCOPE IT CONSULTING, LLCModification · PIID 49100423C0050
    Action+$170K
    Award net obligations$1.9M
  2. BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLCModification · PIID 49100420F0014
    Action+$110K
    Award net obligations$99.9M
  3. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS & SERVICES STARS III LLCModification · PIID 47PB5226F0013
    Action+$49K
    Award net obligations$5.8M
  4. VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLCModification · PIID 49100426F0089
    Action+$917K
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  5. OLH TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLCDeobligation · PIID 49100422C0003
    Action−$176K
    Award net obligations$2.8M
  6. VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLCDeobligation · PIID 49100422F0024
    Action−$102K
    Award net obligations$2.9M
  7. VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLCDeobligation · PIID 49100421F0016
    Action−$192K
    Award net obligations$13.6M
  8. VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLCDeobligation · PIID 49100426F0091
    Action−$44K
    Award net obligations$44K
  9. RIVA SOLUTIONS INCBase award · PIID 49100426F0121
    Action+$87K
    Award net obligations$87K
  10. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLCBase award · PIID 49100426F0103
    Action+$460K
    Award net obligations$460K

NSF computer systems design services market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top NSF computer systems design services contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC, and SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC. were the leading NSF computer systems design services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC

    $42,357,451 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC

    $14,563,742 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC.

    $8,789,347 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did NSF contract obligations decrease in the computer systems design services market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported NSF activity in the computer systems design services market decreased 0.5% from $88,968,412 in the preceding 12 months to $88,530,227 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$88,530,227
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$88,968,412
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−0.5%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent NSF contract award activity was reported in the computer systems design services market?

Recent NSF contract award activity reported in the computer systems design services market included actions for ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS & SERVICES STARS III LLC, and BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

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

Which procurement methods were reported for NSF contracts under NAICS 541512?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, NSF reported 17 positive-obligation awards for computer systems design services under NAICS 541512. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
17
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
70.8% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
89% of positive obligations
Full and open
56.3%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
98%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
Alliant 2, CIO-SP3 SB, and 8(a) STARS III
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which NSF computer systems design services awards may warrant recompete research?

3 NSF computer systems design services awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC, ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC.

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

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