Top Commerce research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $162.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, up 30.1% from $124.6M in the preceding 12 months. 53 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 12 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 541715
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 | Data Networks, Inc. | $27.9M | $13.5M | 17.2% | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | The Aerospace Corporation | $16.2M | $19.3M | 10.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Science & Technology Corporation | $15.8M | $13.5M | 9.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $14.5M | $14.4M | 8.9% | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC | $12.7M | $9.8M | 7.8% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Consolidated Safety Services Incorporated | $9.3M | $0 | 5.7% | New |
| 7 | Innovim, LLC | $7.1M | $3.6M | 4.4% | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Asrc Federal Advanced Research, LLC | $7.1M | $0 | 4.3% | New |
| 9 | Lynker Corporation | $7.0M | $0 | 4.3% | New |
| 10 | University of Oklahoma | $6.8M | $240K | 4.2% | ▲ 18 |
| 11 | Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. | $5.0M | $3.1M | 3.1% | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | International Business Sales and Services Corp | $4.7M | $3.8M | 2.9% | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Global Science & Technology, LLC | $4.6M | $5.2M | 2.8% | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $4.2M | $0 | 2.6% | New |
| 15 | Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc. | $3.0M | $750K | 1.8% | ▲ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Data Networks, Inc.$13.5M → $27.9M (+$14.4M) · now #1
- Consolidated Safety Services Incorporated$0 → $9.3M (+$9.3M) · now #6
- Asrc Federal Advanced Research, LLC$0 → $7.1M (+$7.1M) · now #8
Largest declines
- KBR Wyle Services, LLC$11.3M → $0 (−$11.3M) · no latest-period obligations
- Riverside Technology Inc$7.2M → $0 (−$7.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- A.I.S., Inc.$3.2M → −$162K (−$3.3M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
13 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Safety Services Incorporated | Jan 30, 2026 | $9.3M |
| Asrc Federal Advanced Research, LLC | Aug 6, 2026 | $7.1M |
| Lynker Corporation | Sep 17, 2026 | $7.0M |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | Sep 1, 2026 | $4.2M |
| Lindahl Reed, Inc. | Jun 17, 2026 | $1.3M |
| The Tomorrow Companies Inc. | Jan 9, 2026 | $899K |
| Icatch, Inc. | Sep 22, 2026 | $701K |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Feb 24, 2026 | $599K |
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 | $151.6M | $123.5M | Up $28.1M (22.8%) |
| U.S. Census Bureau | $7.1M | $0 | New |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | $3.5M | $1.7M | Up $1.8M (108.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1305M222FNEEO0100 | University Corporation for Atmospheric Research COSMIC-PGD SYSTEM (COSMIC-2) | $7.4M | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 1332KP24F0003 | Global Science & Technology, LLC LEO AND OSPO REQUIRE SCIENTIFIC SERVICES SUPPORT (5), ENGINEERING SERVICES (11.5), ANALYTICAL (2), AND PROGRAM OPERATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (4). THESE FTES WILL BE SUPPORTING… | $9.3M | Dec 20, 2026 |
| 1332KP26F0005 | Data Networks, Inc. ENGINEERING AND MISSION OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES (EMOSS VII) | $12.7M | Mar 28, 2027 |
| 1332KP26F0015 | Data Networks, Inc. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC), NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICES (NESDIS) PROVIDES… | $8.5M | Mar 29, 2027 |
| 1332KP25F0008 | Science & Technology Corporation ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES | $10.4M | Mar 30, 2027 |
| 1332KP23FNEEB0012 | The Aerospace Corporation SPACE SYSTEMS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT / ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR OSPO | $9.9M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 1332KP24F0055 | Earth Resources Technology, LLC SENSOR SCIENCE AND CROSSCUTTING TECHNOLOGY (SENSORS 2.0) - THE SENSOR SCIENCE AND CROSS-CUTTING TECHNOLOGY TASK WILL EMPLOY TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE, AND… | $17.4M | Aug 22, 2027 |
| 1332KP24F0056 | Science & Technology Corporation THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 2.0 ACQUISITION SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NOAAS SATELLITE-BASED ATMOSPHERIC AND LAND… | $18.2M | Sep 5, 2027 |
| 1305M424F0260 | The Aerospace Corporation TRAFFIC COORDINATION SYSTEM FOR SPACE (TRACSS) SUPPORT SERVICES | $8.3M | Sep 25, 2027 |
| 1332KP24F0017 | Consolidated Safety Services Incorporated NCEI SCIENCE SUPPORT | $20.5M | Feb 3, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, Data Networks, Inc. ($27.9M), The Aerospace Corporation ($16.2M), Science & Technology Corporation ($15.8M) received the most Commerce obligations for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 68.1% of positive obligations, and Data Networks, Inc. alone held 17.2%. 13 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1305M222FNEEO0100 (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, $7.4M obligated), ending Nov 1, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$47.8MFigures 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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