Top DOT research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $12.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541712, up 119.1% from $5.9M in the preceding 12 months. 4 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. 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 DOT 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 | Spectrum Software Technology Inc | $7.1M | $8.0M | 52.2% | — |
| 2 | Micro Systems Consultants, Inc. | $3.7M | $4.0M | 27.3% | — |
| 3 | University of Texas at Austin | $1.7M | $639K | 12.3% | — |
| 4 | Parsons Government Services Inc. | $1.1M | −$5.6M | 8.2% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Parsons Government Services Inc.−$5.6M → $1.1M (+$6.7M) · now #4
- University of Texas at Austin$639K → $1.7M (+$1.0M) · now #3
- Regents of the University of Michigan−$304K → $0 (+$304K) · no latest-period obligations
Largest declines
- Spectrum Software Technology Inc$8.0M → $7.1M (−$836K) · now #1
- Micro Systems Consultants, Inc.$4.0M → $3.7M (−$293K) · now #2
- Applied Research Associates, Inc.−$72K → −$249K (−$177K) · no latest-period obligations
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $11.8M | $6.4M | Up $5.5M (86.1%) |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $1.7M | $621K | Up $1.1M (170.6%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 692M1523F00042 | Spectrum Software Technology Inc THE AFTIL PROVIDES REALISTIC MODELING, SIMULATIONS, AND AIR TRAFFIC SCENARIOS TO SUPPORT THE VISUAL VALIDATION OF PLANNED MODIFICATIONS TO AIRPORTS (E.G., AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL… | $7.1M | Feb 26, 2027 |
| 693KA923F00049 | Micro Systems Consultants, Inc. EFAST PA 23-020-CS AIRPORTS ENGINEERING SUPPORT | $6.2M | Mar 30, 2027 |
| 692M1524F00061 | Spectrum Software Technology Inc NAVIGATION TEST & EVALUATION (T&E) SUPPORT | $15.6M | Jun 2, 2027 |
| 693KA925F00127 | Micro Systems Consultants, Inc. EFAST PA 25-001-CS ARP BUSINESS PROCESS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICES | $3.6M | Sep 14, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 541712?
In the latest 12 months, Spectrum Software Technology Inc ($7.1M), Micro Systems Consultants, Inc. ($3.7M), University of Texas at Austin ($1.7M) received the most DOT 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 Spectrum Software Technology Inc alone held 52.2%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOT NAICS 541712 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 692M1523F00042 (Spectrum Software Technology Inc, $7.1M obligated), ending Feb 26, 2027. 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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