Top DOE 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 Energy obligated $3.6B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, down 9.6% from $4.0B in the preceding 12 months. 13 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Energy. 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 DOE 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 | Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC | $1.9B | $1.7B | 53.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC | $774.3M | $1.7B | 21.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC | $324.5M | $302.2M | 8.9% | — |
| 4 | Suratech LLC | $310.3M | $0 | 8.5% | New |
| 5 | Leidos, Inc. | $159.0M | $174.6M | 4.4% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | General Atomics | $48.0M | $40.9M | 1.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | The Aerospace Corporation | $36.8M | $38.1M | 1.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Asrc Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC | $18.5M | $0 | 0.5% | New |
| 9 | BVG & Co Consulting LLC | $15.4M | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 10 | Nevada System of Higher Education | $4.1M | $1.7M | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Electric Power Research Institute Inc | $2.0M | $5.0M | 0.1% | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Merrick-Smsi Joint Venture LLP | $300K | $500K | 0.0% | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | California Institute of Technology | $181K | $142K | 0.0% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Suratech LLC$0 → $310.3M (+$310.3M) · now #4
- Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC$1.7B → $1.9B (+$217.7M) · now #1
- Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC$302.2M → $324.5M (+$22.3M) · now #3
Largest declines
- Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC$1.7B → $774.3M (−$959.5M) · now #2
- Leidos, Inc.$174.6M → $159.0M (−$15.7M) · now #5
- Electric Power Research Institute Inc$5.0M → $2.0M (−$3.0M) · now #11
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Suratech LLC | May 28, 2026 | $310.3M |
| Asrc Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $18.5M |
| BVG & Co Consulting LLC | Mar 18, 2026 | $15.4M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Energy, 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 Energy | $3.6B | $4.0B | Down $386.9M (9.6%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89233126CNA000441 | BVG & Co Consulting LLC NA-80 PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15.4M | Mar 17, 2027 |
| 89233122CNA000255 | Nevada System of Higher Education TECHNICAL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (TREDS) II SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) - NEVADA FIELD… | $17.8M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 89233125FNA400697 | The Aerospace Corporation SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION (SE&I) SUPPORT AND INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL AND PROGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS FOR THE OFFICES OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION AND DEFENSE PROGRAMS | $41.8M | May 31, 2027 |
| 89233125FNA400696 | The Aerospace Corporation SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION (SE&I) SUPPORT AND INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL AND PROGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS FOR THE OFFICES OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION (DNN - NA-20) | $20.5M | May 31, 2027 |
| 89233126FNA400791 | The Aerospace Corporation SYSTEM ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION (SE&I) DIGITAL TWINS (DT) CAPABILITIES FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS | $1.6M | Jun 14, 2027 |
| 89233123CNA000311 | Merrick-Smsi Joint Venture LLP GLOVEBOX DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM | $5.8M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 89243326CFE000107 | Asrc Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC ALASKA NORTH SLOPE GAS HYDRATE PRODUCTION TEST PROJECT 2.0 | $18.5M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOE contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC ($1.9B), Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC ($774.3M), Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC ($324.5M) received the most DOE 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 99.4% of positive obligations, and Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC alone held 53.4%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOE NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
7 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 89233126CNA000441 (BVG & Co Consulting LLC, $15.4M obligated), ending Mar 17, 2027. 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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