Top DoD research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $340.7M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541714, down 22.0% from $436.7M in the preceding 12 months. 89 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 19 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 541714
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 | l3 Technologies, Inc. | $117.5M | $71.3M | 34.3% | — |
| 2 | Leidos, Inc. | $17.0M | $29.4M | 5.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | SNA International LLC | $16.8M | $21.0M | 4.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Avian, LLC | $14.5M | $13.4M | 4.2% | ▲ 4 |
| 5 | Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC | $14.0M | $5.4M | 4.1% | ▲ 12 |
| 6 | Applied Research Associates, Inc. | $10.2M | $20.1M | 3.0% | — |
| 7 | Knowesis, Inc. | $10.1M | $6.4M | 3.0% | ▲ 7 |
| 8 | Kapili Services, LLC | $10.1M | $7.9M | 3.0% | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Advanced Systems Supportability Engineering Technologies and Tools, Inc | $8.9M | $0 | 2.6% | New |
| 10 | Goldbelt c6, LLC | $7.6M | $13.8M | 2.2% | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $7.5M | $2.4M | 2.2% | ▲ 23 |
| 12 | Raytheon Company | $6.7M | $5.8M | 1.9% | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Science Applications International Corporation | $5.6M | $0 | 1.6% | New |
| 14 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $5.6M | $2.2M | 1.6% | ▲ 22 |
| 15 | Culmen International, LLC | $5.4M | $1.7M | 1.6% | ▲ 29 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- l3 Technologies, Inc.$71.3M → $117.5M (+$46.2M) · now #1
- Advanced Systems Supportability Engineering Technologies and Tools, Inc$0 → $8.9M (+$8.9M) · now #9
- Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC$5.4M → $14.0M (+$8.6M) · now #5
Largest declines
- The Boeing Company$64.5M → $4.6M (−$59.9M) · now #18
- Battelle Memorial Institute$20.9M → $2.9M (−$18.0M) · now #25
- Leidos, Inc.$29.4M → $17.0M (−$12.4M) · now #2
New to this market
19 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Systems Supportability Engineering Technologies and Tools, Inc | Jan 5, 2026 | $8.9M |
| Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC | May 19, 2026 | $4.4M |
| Patchplus Consulting Inc | May 28, 2026 | $1.6M |
| Solvus Global LLC | Oct 23, 2025 | $1000K |
| Inneos LLC | Mar 5, 2026 | $1000K |
| Atmo, Inc. | Feb 10, 2026 | $987K |
| Primary Bioscience, Inc. | Sep 23, 2026 | $939K |
| Council on Strategic Risks (the) | Oct 21, 2025 | $357K |
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 Navy | $185.1M | $135.2M | Up $50.0M (37.0%) |
| Defense Health Agency | $103.7M | $122.7M | Down $19.0M (15.5%) |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $16.1M | $67.7M | Down $51.6M (76.2%) |
| Defense Threat Reduction Agency | $13.7M | $23.3M | Down $9.6M (41.3%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $12.7M | $10.9M | Up $1.8M (16.6%) |
| Missile Defense Agency | $5.1M | $64.5M | Down $59.4M (92.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR001122C0134 | University of Hawaii REEFENSE PROGRAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP A SOLUTION THAT RAPIDLY PROVIDES PROTECTION FOR US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE. | $22.3M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| N0001423C1015 | Applied Physical Sciences Corp THIS EFFORT WILL DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES TO MEET THE UNIQUE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR SUBMARINES AND PROVIDE PLATFORM CAPABILITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUPERIORITY FOR UNDERSEA… | $22.5M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| N0002425C6113 | Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC ENGINEERING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | $20.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| HT001124F0029 | Goldbelt c6, LLC HEARING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES | $16.0M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| HT001124F0001 | Knowesis, Inc. RESEARCH PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES | $12.1M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| N0042122C0020 | Avian, LLC UNFUNDED LABOR | $65.5M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| N0001424C1320 | GE Energy Power Conversion Naval Systems Inc. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EFFORT IS TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND VALIDATE AN 8MW HYBRID MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTER (HMMC) PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATOR TARGETED FOR NAVY / MARINE PROPULSION… | $16.2M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| HDTRA222F0004 | Applied Research Associates, Inc. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS AND EXPLOSIVES SUPPORT | $11.9M | Aug 18, 2027 |
| HDTRA222F0005 | Applied Research Associates, Inc. PENETRATING WEAPONS EVALUATION TESTS AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT | $16.1M | Aug 25, 2027 |
| N0001424C1103 | Raytheon Company RASP WILL DEVELOP ENHANCED RADAR SP CAPABILITIES THAT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEXT GENERATION RECEIVERS/EXCITERS AND COMPUTING ACCELERATORS FOR TRANSITION INTO SHIPBOARD RADARS THAT… | $19.4M | Jan 31, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 541714?
In the latest 12 months, l3 Technologies, Inc. ($117.5M), Leidos, Inc. ($17.0M), SNA International LLC ($16.8M) received the most DoD obligations for research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 61.3% of positive obligations, and l3 Technologies, Inc. alone held 34.3%. 19 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 541714 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is HR001122C0134 (University of Hawaii, $22.3M obligated), ending Nov 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$22.3MFigures 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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