Top Commerce research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $37.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541712, down 34.1% from $57.5M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Commerce. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541712
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Science & Technology, LLC | $17.6M | $10.1M | 46.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 2 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC | $9.8M | $13.1M | 25.6% | — |
| 3 | Science & Technology Corporation | $7.3M | $10.4M | 19.2% | — |
| 4 | Data Networks, Inc. | $1.5M | $16.2M | 4.0% | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. | $1.0M | $2.0M | 2.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Groundswell Corporation | $812K | $4.9M | 2.1% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Syneren Technologies Corporation | $109K | $106K | 0.3% | ▲ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Global Science & Technology, LLC$10.1M → $17.6M (+$7.5M) · now #1
- The Aerospace Corporation−$157K → −$91K (+$66K) · no latest-period obligations
- Syneren Technologies Corporation$106K → $109K (+$2K) · now #7
Largest declines
- Data Networks, Inc.$16.2M → $1.5M (−$14.6M) · now #4
- Groundswell Corporation$4.9M → $812K (−$4.1M) · now #6
- Earth Resources Technology, LLC$13.1M → $9.8M (−$3.3M) · now #2
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Commerce, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $37.9M | $57.5M | Down $19.6M (34.1%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1332KP22FNEEP0026 | Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. EARTH OBSERVATION REQUIREMENT EVALUATION SERVICES & ANALYSIS TASK ORDER | $8.6M | Dec 10, 2026 |
| 1332KP22FNEEA0001 | Science & Technology Corporation SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES (SES) | $36.2M | Jan 9, 2027 |
| 1332KP20FNEEA0030 | Global Science & Technology, LLC BUSINESS OPERATION SUPPORT TASK ORDER AWARD | $42.2M | Mar 20, 2027 |
| 1305M221FNWWX0092 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES | $16.7M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 1332KP22FNEED0042 | Global Science & Technology, LLC OCEAN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS TASK 2.0 (OSTA 2.0) | $37.2M | Jun 19, 2027 |
| 1305M322FNWWX0076 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC CLIMATE PREDICATION CENTER SUPPLEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES | $5.8M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 1332KP22FNEEB0036 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC SEARCH AND RESCUE SATELLITE-AIDED TRACKING UNITED STATES MISSION CONTROL CENTER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT | $32.5M | Sep 21, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541712?
In the latest 12 months, Global Science & Technology, LLC ($17.6M), Earth Resources Technology, LLC ($9.8M), Science & Technology Corporation ($7.3M) received the most Commerce obligations for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Global Science & Technology, LLC alone held 46.1%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 541712 contracts ending soon?
7 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1332KP22FNEEP0026 (Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc., $8.6M obligated), ending Dec 10, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$6.3MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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