Data / Federal awards / NAICS 541712 / Department of Defense
Department of Defense contracts under NAICS 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology): $17.1 billion to 766 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Department of Defense obligated $17.1 billion under NAICS 541712, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), across 5,003 contract awards to 766 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ($3.9 billion), TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC ($1.4 billion), ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. ($1.2 billion).
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- Agency
- Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contract awards
- 5,003
- Obligated
- $17.1 billion
- Named recipients
- 766
- Small business share of obligations
- 42%
- Full and open competition share
- 73%
- Set aside share
- 8%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-25
Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Other Than Small Business | 23 | $3.91 billion | 22.8% |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Small Business | 75 | $1.36 billion | 7.9% |
| ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | Small Business | 33 | $1.16 billion | 6.8% |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 49 | $983.1 million | 5.7% |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 64 | $840.2 million | 4.9% |
| APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. | Small Business | 7 | $661.2 million | 3.9% |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $507.1 million | 3.0% |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS GLOBAL FORCE, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 9 | $479.1 million | 2.8% |
| OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC | Small Business | 9 | $453.7 million | 2.6% |
| INTREPID LLC | Small Business | 11 | $438.9 million | 2.6% |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Other Than Small Business | 520 | $366.8 million | 2.1% |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | Small Business | 34 | $364.4 million | 2.1% |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 68 | $360.6 million | 2.1% |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 8 | $320.9 million | 1.9% |
| MAG DS CORP | Other Than Small Business | 12 | $303.1 million | 1.8% |
| P E SYSTEMS, INC. | Small Business | 9 | $283.8 million | 1.7% |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | Other Than Small Business | 104 | $259.3 million | 1.5% |
| QED SYSTEMS, LLC | Small Business | 17 | $226 million | 1.3% |
| COLSA CORP | Small Business | 11 | $215.6 million | 1.3% |
| DCS CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 25 | $209.5 million | 1.2% |
| SIGMATECH INC | Small Business | 18 | $199.5 million | 1.2% |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC | Small Business | 28 | $184.4 million | 1.1% |
| SUMARIA SYSTEMS, LLC | Small Business | 6 | $172.5 million | 1.0% |
| LEIDOS, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 50 | $139.6 million | 0.8% |
| SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP INC | Small Business | 13 | $137.2 million | 0.8% |
| TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $133.9 million | 0.8% |
| HX5 LLC | Small Business | 16 | $132.9 million | 0.8% |
| SEV1TECH, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 6 | $127.3 million | 0.7% |
| LEIDOS, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 24 | $116 million | 0.7% |
| SERCO INC | Other Than Small Business | 23 | $105.7 million | 0.6% |
| ASRC FEDERAL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $102.4 million | 0.6% |
| IAP WORLD SERVICES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $83.6 million | 0.5% |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 28 | $80.3 million | 0.5% |
| INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | Small Business | 11 | $74.2 million | 0.4% |
| MCR FEDERAL, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $74.1 million | 0.4% |
| UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL RESOURCE SERVICES INC | Small Business | 13 | $73.8 million | 0.4% |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 11 | $73 million | 0.4% |
| LEIDOS, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 15 | $69.5 million | 0.4% |
| DATA SYSTEMS ANALYSTS INC | Small Business | 6 | $65.5 million | 0.4% |
| STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC. | Small Business | 2 | $57.3 million | 0.3% |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 16 | $53.8 million | 0.3% |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 10 | $50.3 million | 0.3% |
| QUANTECH SERVICES INC. | Small Business | 7 | $45.9 million | 0.3% |
| PEERLESS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Small Business | 3 | $45.2 million | 0.3% |
| SERCO INC. | Other Than Small Business | 10 | $44.8 million | 0.3% |
| ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC. | Small Business | 14 | $42.1 million | 0.2% |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 22 | $41.3 million | 0.2% |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $40.9 million | 0.2% |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | Other Than Small Business | 9 | $39 million | 0.2% |
| MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | Small Business | 10 | $39 million | 0.2% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 724 | $9.82 billion |
| Department of the Army | 1,187 | $5.11 billion |
| Missile Defense Agency | 162 | $1.01 billion |
| Department of the Navy | 897 | $589.6 million |
| Defense Threat Reduction Agency | 99 | $441.4 million |
| Washington Headquarters Services | 10 | $75.4 million |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | 38 | $45.3 million |
| Defense Health Agency | 53 | $27.6 million |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | 75 | $20.3 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 7 | $4.9 million |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $6.53 billion |
| FY2025 | $6.36 billion |
| FY2026 | $4.23 billion |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| R425 | Support- Professional: Engineering/technical | 484 | $4.81 billion |
| AC61 | R&d- Defense System: Electronics/communication Equipment (basic Research) | 113 | $2.73 billion |
| AC31 | National Defense R&d Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research | 14 | $1.51 billion |
| AC13 | National Defense R&d Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development | 91 | $1.35 billion |
| R707 | Support- Management: Contract/procurement/acquisition Support | 39 | $1.23 billion |
| AC24 | National Defense R&d Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&d Administrative Expenses | 13 | $957.8 million |
| AC32 | National Defense R&d Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research | 458 | $673.2 million |
| AC14 | National Defense R&d Services; Department of Defense - Military; R&d Administrative Expenses | 20 | $575.3 million |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA870223F0001 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $638,331,313 | $1,517,521,571 | June 9, 2023 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| FA880710C0001 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | Department of Defense | Definitive Contract | 541712 | GPS ADVANCED CONTROL SEGMENT (OCX) PHASE B BLOCKS 1 AND 2 | $507,117,827 | $864,686,212 | February 25, 2010 | November 30, 2026 | Aurora, CO | usaspending.gov |
| FA870219F0001 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $501,346,144 | $1,755,691,525 | February 26, 2019 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W31P4Q21F0095 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | SINGLE AWARD TASK ORDER AGAINST GSA OASIS UR (POOL 4) FOR HWIL AND M&S DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE FULL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT F | $479,556,928 | $857,666,400 | March 3, 2021 | September 23, 2028 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| FA872124F0001 | APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | FOR ACQUISITION OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (EPASS) IN SUPPORT OF DIRECTORATE HN. | $469,328,463 | $577,589,686 | February 1, 2025 | March 28, 2027 | Hanscom Afb, MA | usaspending.gov |
| FA872124FB004 | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HB DIRECTORATE. | $442,113,479 | $628,569,178 | July 18, 2024 | July 18, 2028 | Hanscom Afb, MA | usaspending.gov |
| FA870224F0003 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | MIT LINCOLN LABORATORY: MASSACHUSSETTS INSTITUTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. | $373,144,111 | $1,125,080,314 | August 13, 2024 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W31P4Q21F0038 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB R POOL 5B FOR HWIL SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS TO ACQUIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE AVIATION AND MISSILE CENT | $351,337,918 | $664,968,549 | January 15, 2021 | July 1, 2027 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| HQ085722F8003 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | DELIVER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND IT SERVICES TO MDA FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASSIFIED NETWORKS. UTILIZING THE CUSTOMER-FOCUSED SERVICE MODEL | $338,253,240 | $538,722,462 | September 5, 2022 | September 1, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO | usaspending.gov |
| FA248622FA003 | OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES (TMAS 2) 96TH CTG | $325,013,089 | $596,664,067 | October 1, 2022 | September 30, 2026 | Eglin Afb, FL | usaspending.gov |
| 0010 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF MIT LL NON-SEVERABLE TASK ORDER PROGRAM 1815 | $322,327,693 | $1,515,172,311 | July 14, 2016 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W9126024F5009 | INTREPID LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - BUSINESS INITIATIVES II | $306,576,507 | $445,816,492 | May 13, 2024 | May 12, 2027 | Arlington, VA | usaspending.gov |
| FA862224F2407 | P E SYSTEMS, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | SCAT 1 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (EPASS) IN SUPPORT OF AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER AGILE COMBA | $292,689,123 | $245,228,395 | March 1, 2024 | February 28, 2029 | Fairfax, VA | usaspending.gov |
| FA248622FA005 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES (TMAS) 2 TENANTS | $276,666,858 | $510,275,669 | October 1, 2022 | September 30, 2026 | Eglin Afb, FL | usaspending.gov |
| FA870224F0001 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $274,684,049 | $1,003,375,006 | December 6, 2023 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W31P4Q21F0052 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB R POOL 5B FOR HWIL MISSILE TO ACQUIRE SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS/SIMULATION ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER RESOURCE ENG | $267,890,969 | $463,961,345 | February 1, 2021 | September 30, 2027 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| FA870218F0004 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $260,510,894 | $1,476,295,561 | June 14, 2018 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| 0006 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF ADD MIT-LL PROJECT 2739 | $232,895,614 | $2,041,580,359 | August 27, 2015 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| FA872124FB001 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GB DIRECTORATE. | $214,171,394 | $279,577,252 | April 1, 2024 | March 31, 2027 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| FA870220F0001 | CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE FFRDC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $203,541,089 | $804,390,448 | February 10, 2020 | June 29, 2030 | Pittsburgh, PA | usaspending.gov |
| HQ085825FE004 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | THIS TASK ORDER WILL SUPPORT THE MDA CIOS MISSION TO ENSURE THE IT SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE ADMINISTERED, ACQUIRED, MANAGED, OPERATED, AND | $194,184,243 | $238,599,333 | August 9, 2025 | February 8, 2027 | Colorado Springs, CO | usaspending.gov |
| FA870224F0002 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $185,911,930 | $528,843,670 | April 4, 2024 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W31P4Q21F0054 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB (POOL 5B) FOR ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORTING AVIATION AND MISSILE ELEMENT MODELS, SIM | $183,570,836 | $369,266,434 | January 20, 2021 | November 11, 2026 | Huntsville, AL | usaspending.gov |
| FA870217F0001 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $180,056,101 | $1,254,579,171 | October 18, 2016 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
| 0002 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 541712 | IGF::OT::IGF TASK ORDER 0002 | $177,227,461 | $1,378,288,532 | May 20, 2015 | February 28, 2030 | Lexington, MA | usaspending.gov |
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