Top EPA research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency obligated $48.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, down 8.3% from $53.4M in the preceding 12 months. 26 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 6 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. 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 EPA 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 | Eastern Research Group Inc | $12.7M | $5.6M | 25.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Pegasus Technical Services, Inc | $9.4M | $5.1M | 19.0% | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC | $6.1M | $7.0M | 12.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Research Triangle Institute | $4.8M | $4.9M | 9.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Specpro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC | $4.3M | $3.2M | 8.8% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. | $2.7M | $1.7M | 5.4% | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Aptim Federal Services, LLC | $2.0M | $10.0M | 4.0% | ▼ 6 |
| 8 | Verina Consulting Group LLC | $1.1M | $16K | 2.1% | ▲ 49 |
| 9 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $855K | $1.8M | 1.7% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Consolidated Safety Services Incorporated | $593K | $1.6M | 1.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Biospyder Technologies, Inc. | $542K | $1.8M | 1.1% | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Klaw Industries LLC | $500K | $500K | 1.0% | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Page Technologies, Inc. | $400K | $100K | 0.8% | ▲ 14 |
| 14 | Acadian Research & Development LLC | $400K | $100K | 0.8% | ▲ 14 |
| 15 | Pacific Reclaimed Lumber & Supply, SPC | $400K | $100K | 0.8% | ▲ 14 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Eastern Research Group Inc$5.6M → $12.7M (+$7.2M) · now #1
- Pegasus Technical Services, Inc$5.1M → $9.4M (+$4.3M) · now #2
- Specpro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC$3.2M → $4.3M (+$1.1M) · now #5
Largest declines
- Aptim Federal Services, LLC$10.0M → $2.0M (−$8.0M) · now #7
- Amentum Technology, Inc.$1.8M → −$420K (−$2.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- Biospyder Technologies, Inc.$1.8M → $542K (−$1.3M) · now #11
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Jun 22, 2026 | $60K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Environmental Protection Agency, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | $48.9M | $53.4M | Down $4.4M (8.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68HERC22F0036 | Battelle Memorial Institute NEW STREAMS IV TASK ORDER TITLED: TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND MONITORING TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER (SCMTSC) TOCOR TERRY BURTON, CO CLARE HINGSBERGEN… | $2.2M | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 68HERC22F0002 | EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC TASK ORDER FOR LAB AND FIELD STUDY SUPPORT RELATED TO PFAS RESEARCH OF INNOVATIVE MEASURES FOR CHARACTERIZING CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT SITES; IDENTIFYING, TRACKING, AND CONTROLLING… | $8.3M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 68HERC25F0065 | Research Triangle Institute STREAMS TASK ORDER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL SUPERFUND RESIDENTIAL SOIL LEAD BACKGROUND STUDIES. | $4.5M | Nov 5, 2026 |
| 68HERC24F0559 | Battelle Memorial Institute NEW STREAMS IV TASK ORDER FOR LEAD WATER SAMPLING AND COORDINATION | $2.5M | Nov 15, 2026 |
| 68HERC25F0133 | Specpro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC NEW TO ON IDIQ 68HERC25D0004: TOXICOLOGY AND ECOLOGY RESEARCH SUPPORT POP 12/23/2024 - 12/22/2027 FFP BASE PERIOD PLUS 2 OPTION PERIODS | $3.4M | Dec 22, 2026 |
| 68HERC24F0341 | Aptim Federal Services, LLC CONTRACT #: 68HERC24D0003, NEW TO # 68HERC24F0341: FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE EPA TEST &EVALUATION FACILITY, FULL CONTAINMENT FACILITY, EXPERIMENTAL STREAM FACILITY, &… | $2.0M | May 31, 2027 |
| 68HERC25F0255 | Eastern Research Group Inc AJ15 MACHINE FABRICATION AND ELECTRONICS SHOP | $2.3M | Jun 16, 2027 |
| 68HERC23F0478 | EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT OF THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF DIRECT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO STATES, TRIBES, TERRITORIES, AND COMMUNITIES.… | $14.8M | Aug 19, 2027 |
| 68HERW26F0252 | Pegasus Technical Services, Inc R425 ANALYTICAL AND FIELD SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH ON PFAS, EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AND OTHER AGENCY PRIORITIES | $1.7M | Sep 23, 2027 |
| 68HERC25F0036 | Aptim Federal Services, LLC CONTRACT 68HERC24D0003, TASK ORDER 68HERC25F0036: BIL TECH SUPPORT AT EPAS TEST AND EVALUATION FACILITY | $4.9M | Oct 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top EPA contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, Eastern Research Group Inc ($12.7M), Pegasus Technical Services, Inc ($9.4M), EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC ($6.1M) received the most EPA 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 87.1% of positive obligations, and Eastern Research Group Inc alone held 25.7%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large EPA NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 68HERC22F0036 (Battelle Memorial Institute, $2.2M obligated), ending Oct 27, 2026. 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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