Top DHS 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 Homeland Security obligated $321.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, up 110.7% from $152.6M in the preceding 12 months. 75 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 19 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 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 | The MITRE Corporation | $106.3M | $47.0M | 32.9% | — |
| 2 | Koniag Services, Inc. | $17.5M | $0 | 5.4% | New |
| 3 | Science Applications International Corporation | $16.6M | $13.1M | 5.1% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | $14.6M | $0 | 4.5% | New |
| 5 | Black Cape, Inc. | $11.6M | $0 | 3.6% | New |
| 6 | SNA International LLC | $10.4M | $6.2M | 3.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Netcentric Technology, LLC | $10.2M | $0 | 3.2% | New |
| 8 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $10.2M | $6.0M | 3.1% | — |
| 9 | Mississippi State University | $7.5M | −$5K | 2.3% | New |
| 10 | JJR Solutions LLC | $7.1M | $6.5M | 2.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | D&G Support Services LLC | $7.0M | $7.1M | 2.2% | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Signature Science LLC | $6.5M | $4.4M | 2.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Underwriters Laboratories Inc | $6.4M | $9.2M | 2.0% | ▼ 9 |
| 14 | R & K Enterprise Solutions Inc | $6.3M | $1.5M | 1.9% | ▲ 4 |
| 15 | Archimedes Global, Inc | $4.9M | $2.2M | 1.5% | ▼ 1 |
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$47.0M → $106.3M (+$59.2M) · now #1
- Koniag Services, Inc.$0 → $17.5M (+$17.5M) · now #2
- Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.$0 → $14.6M (+$14.6M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Auburn University$9.3M → $0 (−$9.3M) · no latest-period obligations
- Micro-X Inc$4.8M → $1.5M (−$3.3M) · now #34
- Underwriters Laboratories Inc$9.2M → $6.4M (−$2.8M) · now #13
New to this market
20 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Koniag Services, Inc. | Jul 28, 2026 | $17.5M |
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | Sep 30, 2026 | $14.6M |
| Black Cape, Inc. | Sep 30, 2026 | $11.6M |
| Netcentric Technology, LLC | Sep 24, 2026 | $10.2M |
| Sancorp Consulting, LLC | Sep 15, 2026 | $4.2M |
| Sherpa 6 Inc | Sep 29, 2026 | $4.0M |
| Garud Technology Services, Inc. | Feb 17, 2026 | $3.4M |
| Texas A&M University System, the | Sep 30, 2026 | $3.0M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology | $104.3M | $74.1M | Up $30.3M (40.9%) |
| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | $52.5M | $4.1M | Up $48.4M (1176.6%) |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $47.1M | $15.8M | Up $31.3M (197.9%) |
| Transportation Security Administration | $25.6M | $3.2M | Up $22.5M (710.0%) |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $25.4M | $16.7M | Up $8.6M (51.5%) |
| Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction | $15.6M | $7.3M | Up $8.3M (112.9%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70RSAT21CB0000008 | Syzygy Integration LLC SOTER LRBAA | $15.1M | Nov 14, 2026 |
| 70RSAT22CB0000002 | Auburn University NEW PROJECT THAT INCORPORATES APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT WILL DRIVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANINE TECHNOLOGIES. | $21.9M | Jan 10, 2027 |
| 70CMSD26FR0000024 | The MITRE Corporation THIS TASK ORDER SUPPORTS ONGOING RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW CAPABILITIES FOR DHS CYBER CRIMES CENTER'S CYBERCRIME EFFORTS. | $11.5M | Mar 22, 2027 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000034 | Koniag Services, Inc. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS 287G NATIONAL COORDINATION CENTER | $17.5M | Aug 5, 2027 |
| 70RSAT24CB0000006 | Battelle Memorial Institute DETECTION CANINE SOLUTIONS AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT LRBAA AWARD | $11.3M | Aug 14, 2027 |
| 70RCSJ26FR0000029 | The MITRE Corporation COORDINATED VULNERABILITIES AND EXPOSURES (CVE) AND COMMON WEAKNESSES ENUMERATION (CWE) PROGRAMS | $11.8M | Aug 27, 2027 |
| 70RCSJ26FR0000038 | The MITRE Corporation CB ENGINEERING AND LAB SUPPORT SERVICES | $13.5M | Sep 25, 2027 |
| 47QFLA26F0041 | Black Cape, Inc. KESTREL TO 3 | $11.6M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 70T04026C7573N004 | Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. FOOTWEAR SCREENING IS A TARGETED AREA OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN TSAS ON-PERSON SCREENING INITIATIVES, AIMING TO ENHANCE THE DETECTION AND RESOLUTION OF CONCEALED THREATS IN FOOTWEAR. | $11.3M | Dec 29, 2027 |
| 70RSAT21CB0000016 | Micro-X Inc MICRO-X - PASSENGER SELF SCREENING BAA CALL TTA 1 | $12.5M | Mar 29, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top DHS contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, The MITRE Corporation ($106.3M), Koniag Services, Inc. ($17.5M), Science Applications International Corporation ($16.6M) received the most DHS 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 61.1% of positive obligations, and The MITRE Corporation alone held 32.9%. 20 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DHS 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 70RSAT21CB0000008 (Syzygy Integration LLC, $15.1M obligated), ending Nov 14, 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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