Top DHS research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security obligated $6.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541712, down 11.0% from $7.1M in the preceding 12 months. 3 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Homeland Security. 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 DHS 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 | Tecolote Research, Inc. | $4.9M | $5.2M | 55.5% | — |
| 2 | Applied Research Associates, Inc. | $3.9M | $3.8M | 44.4% | — |
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $10K | −$96K | 0.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- The MITRE Corporation−$588K → −$255K (+$333K) · no latest-period obligations
- MCR Federal, LLC−$255K → $0 (+$255K) · no latest-period obligations
- National Academy of Sciences−$175K → $0 (+$175K) · no latest-period obligations
Largest declines
- Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc.−$686K → −$2.2M (−$1.6M) · no latest-period obligations
- Tecolote Research, Inc.$5.2M → $4.9M (−$303K) · now #1
- Serco Inc$55K → −$64 (−$56K) · no latest-period obligations
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | $1.9M | −$158K | Up $2.1M (1337.1%) |
| Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology | $1.7M | $2.9M | Down $1.2M (42.3%) |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $1.2M | $1.2M | Down $46K (3.8%) |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $769K | $1.5M | Down $760K (49.7%) |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $488K | $883K | Down $395K (44.8%) |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer | $457K | $445K | Up $12K (2.6%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70Z04424FESD20002 | Tecolote Research, Inc. LIFE CYCLE COST ESTIMATION SERVICES (LCCE II) FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD, COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, COMPUTER, CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE SERVICE CENTER (C5ISC), PORTSMOUTH, VA | $1.2M | Jun 22, 2027 |
| 70RSAT22FR0000034 | Applied Research Associates, Inc. EXPLOSIVES THREAT ASSESSMENT, CHARACTERIZATION, AND DETECTION SYSTEM DATA COLLECTION SUPPORT SERVICES | $21.2M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 70FA4024F00000327 | Tecolote Research, Inc. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROCURE SERVICES TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT FEMA'S ENTERPRISE DATA ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE (EDAMI) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO), AND… | $2.3M | Jul 15, 2027 |
| 70RCSJ26FC0000020 | Tecolote Research, Inc. COST ESTIMATING SERVICES | $1.9M | Sep 26, 2027 |
| 70B02C23F00001223 | Tecolote Research, Inc. COST ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES | $5.0M | Sep 28, 2027 |
| 70RDA124FC0000006 | Tecolote Research, Inc. COST ANALYSIS PROGRAM SUPPORT RECOMPETE | $1.7M | Feb 25, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top DHS contractors for NAICS 541712?
In the latest 12 months, Tecolote Research, Inc. ($4.9M), Applied Research Associates, Inc. ($3.9M), The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC ($10K) received the most DHS 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 Tecolote Research, Inc. alone held 55.5%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DHS NAICS 541712 contracts ending soon?
6 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 70Z04424FESD20002 (Tecolote Research, Inc., $1.2M obligated), ending Jun 22, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$12.9MFigures 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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