Top DoD research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $4.7B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541712, down 31.3% from $6.9B in the preceding 12 months. 92 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 17 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.1B | $1.4B | 22.2% | — |
| 2 | Torch Technologies Inc | $420.4M | $485.5M | 8.8% | — |
| 3 | Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. | $347.6M | $418.0M | 7.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Amentum Technology, Inc. | $285.8M | $388.6M | 6.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $265.0M | $254.3M | 5.5% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Applied Research Solutions, Inc. | $222.0M | $239.9M | 4.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Science Applications International Corporation | $212.6M | $483.7M | 4.5% | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Tecolote Research, Inc. | $159.4M | $183.6M | 3.3% | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Oasis Systems, LLC | $141.6M | $158.6M | 3.0% | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $135.4M | $147.3M | 2.8% | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Raytheon Company | $125.2M | $237.5M | 2.6% | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | General Dynamics Global Force, LLC | $103.4M | $174.6M | 2.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | University of Texas at Austin | $96.1M | $136.9M | 2.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | P E Systems, Inc. | $84.4M | $128.1M | 1.8% | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Leidos, Inc. | $78.3M | $108.0M | 1.6% | ▲ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- The Boeing Company−$29.6M → $15.8M (+$45.4M) · now #37
- CACI, Inc. - Federal−$16.1M → −$215K (+$15.9M) · no latest-period obligations
- Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.$254.3M → $265.0M (+$10.7M) · now #5
Largest declines
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology$1.4B → $1.1B (−$326.0M) · now #1
- Science Applications International Corporation$483.7M → $212.6M (−$271.1M) · now #7
- Intrepid LLC$220.4M → $899K (−$219.5M) · now #71
New to this market
4 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Semiconductor LLC | Jun 4, 2026 | $1.5M |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | May 4, 2026 | $94K |
| Dynport Vaccine Company LLC | Jan 23, 2026 | $6K |
| BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc | Nov 25, 2025 | $2 |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $3.1B | $4.1B | Down $967.0M (23.6%) |
| Department of the Army | $988.9M | $1.7B | Down $750.0M (43.1%) |
| Missile Defense Agency | $341.7M | $484.5M | Down $142.8M (29.5%) |
| Department of the Navy | $170.7M | $327.5M | Down $156.8M (47.9%) |
| Defense Threat Reduction Agency | $60.8M | $154.4M | Down $93.6M (60.6%) |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense | $30.5M | $37.4M | Down $7.0M (18.6%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W31P4Q21F0054 | Torch Technologies Inc SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB (POOL 5B) FOR ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORTING AVIATION AND MISSILE ELEMENT MODELS, SIMULATIONS, AND ANALYSIS FOR THE CCDC… | $359.2M | Nov 11, 2026 |
| FA880710C0001 | Raytheon Company GPS ADVANCED CONTROL SEGMENT (OCX) PHASE B BLOCKS 1 AND 2 | $886.0M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| FA862222F8449 | Sumaria Systems, LLC SCAT 1 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (EPASS) FOR INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE RECONNAISSANCE/SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (ISR/SOF) DIRECTORATE MEDIUM… | $219.7M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| 47QFPA22F0028 | Science Applications International Corporation PNT SEI FOLLOW ON | $241.6M | Mar 15, 2027 |
| FA872124F0001 | Applied Research Solutions, Inc. FOR ACQUISITION OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (EPASS) IN SUPPORT OF DIRECTORATE HN. | $469.3M | Mar 28, 2027 |
| W9126024F5009 | Intrepid LLC ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - BUSINESS INITIATIVES II | $306.6M | May 12, 2027 |
| 47QFPA22F0007 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc REMOTE SENSING SE&I | $220.9M | Jun 18, 2027 |
| 47QFCA20F0016 | Mantech Advanced Systems International, Inc. IGF:OT:IGF TASK ORDER AWARD FOR MPRA REQUIREMENT. | $349.3M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| W31P4Q21F0038 | Torch Technologies Inc SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB R POOL 5B FOR HWIL SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS TO ACQUIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE AVIATION AND MISSILE CENTER, S3I DIRECTORATE, HWIL / VIRTUAL… | $608.6M | Jul 1, 2027 |
| W31P4Q21F0052 | Torch Technologies Inc SINGLE AWARD TO AGAINST GSA OASIS SB R POOL 5B FOR HWIL MISSILE TO ACQUIRE SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS/SIMULATION ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER RESOURCE ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR THE AVIATION AND… | $431.3M | Sep 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 541712?
In the latest 12 months, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($1.1B), Torch Technologies Inc ($420.4M), Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. ($347.6M) received the most DoD obligations for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 62.3% of positive obligations, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alone held 22.2%. 4 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 541712 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W31P4Q21F0054 (Torch Technologies Inc, $359.2M obligated), ending Nov 11, 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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