Top Commerce research and development in the social sciences and humanities contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $32.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541720, down 22.3% from $42.2M in the preceding 12 months. 2 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 1 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 541720
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 | The MITRE Corporation | $32.2M | $42.1M | 98.1% | — |
| 2 | The Regents of the University of Colorado | $620K | $0 | 1.9% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- The Regents of the University of Colorado$0 → $620K (+$620K) · now #2
Largest declines
- The MITRE Corporation$42.1M → $32.2M (−$9.9M) · now #1
- Strategic Analytics, Inc.$86K → $0 (−$86K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Sep 23, 2026 | $620K |
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 Institute of Standards and Technology | $32.2M | $42.1M | Down $9.9M (23.6%) |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $620K | $0 | New |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1333ND25FNB770154 | The MITRE Corporation OU77-25-NEW-146 - AI MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES | $9.9M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 1333ND25FNB770170 | The MITRE Corporation OU77-25-NEW-176 AI ECONOMIC SECURITY CENTER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES | $9.9M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 1333ND26FNB770131 | The MITRE Corporation OU77-FY26-101-NEW NCCOE CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICE | $13.6M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 1333ND26FNB600122 | The MITRE Corporation OU60-FY26-052-NEW AI ECONOMIC SECURITY CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES | $9.8M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 1333ND24FNB770197 | The MITRE Corporation NCCOE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES | $5.2M | Sep 29, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541720?
In the latest 12 months, The MITRE Corporation ($32.2M), The Regents of the University of Colorado ($620K) received the most Commerce obligations for research and development in the social sciences and humanities.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and The MITRE Corporation alone held 98.1%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 541720 contracts ending soon?
5 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1333ND25FNB770154 (The MITRE Corporation, $9.9M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$14.3MFigures 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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