Top DOJ 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 Justice obligated $40.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, up 1362.9% from $2.8M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Justice. 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 DOJ 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 | OLD Harbor Solutions LLC | $24.1M | $0 | 58.7% | New |
| 2 | Protection Strategies Inc | $14.5M | $0 | 35.4% | New |
| 3 | Cyntel Technologies LLC | $862K | $1.1M | 2.1% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Global Dimensions, LLC | $702K | $1.4M | 1.7% | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Deftec Corporation | $391K | $379K | 0.9% | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Anavation, LLC | $387K | $0 | 0.9% | New |
| 7 | A-P-T Research, Inc. | $50K | $0 | 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
- OLD Harbor Solutions LLC$0 → $24.1M (+$24.1M) · now #1
- Protection Strategies Inc$0 → $14.5M (+$14.5M) · now #2
- Anavation, LLC$0 → $387K (+$387K) · now #6
Largest declines
- Global Dimensions, LLC$1.4M → $702K (−$675K) · now #4
- Cyntel Technologies LLC$1.1M → $862K (−$234K) · now #3
- Respec Company, LLC$0 → −$183K (−$183K) · no latest-period obligations
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OLD Harbor Solutions LLC | Jul 24, 2026 | $24.1M |
| Protection Strategies Inc | Nov 6, 2025 | $14.5M |
| Anavation, LLC | Jun 26, 2026 | $387K |
| A-P-T Research, Inc. | Sep 18, 2026 | $50K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Justice, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | $24.1M | $0 | New |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $16.9M | $2.8M | Up $14.0M (496.4%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A00026FAQA00154 | OLD Harbor Solutions LLC NIBIN OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES CORRECT TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE | $24.1M | Jul 29, 2027 |
| 15F06725F0000789 | Global Dimensions, LLC OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST AND TARGETING SPECIALIST | $2.1M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| 15F06726F0001099 | Protection Strategies Inc OTD SECURITY MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES QUANTICO, STAFFORD, FREDERICKSBURG, AND NEWINGTON, VA. | $1.1M | Sep 2, 2027 |
| 15F06725F0001054 | Cyntel Technologies LLC DATA ANALYSTS | $2.0M | Sep 14, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOJ contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, OLD Harbor Solutions LLC ($24.1M), Protection Strategies Inc ($14.5M), Cyntel Technologies LLC ($862K) received the most DOJ 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 100.0% of positive obligations, and OLD Harbor Solutions LLC alone held 58.7%. 4 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOJ NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 15A00026FAQA00154 (OLD Harbor Solutions LLC, $24.1M obligated), ending Jul 29, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$48.9MFigures 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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