Top HHS colleges, universities, and professional schools contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $12.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 611310, up 198.9% from $4.1M in the preceding 12 months. 31 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 7 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. 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 HHS contractors for NAICS 611310
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 | The Trustees of Princeton University | $2.2M | $0 | 16.0% | New |
| 2 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the | $2.0M | $48K | 15.0% | ▲ 14 |
| 3 | University of Maine System | $2.0M | $0 | 14.6% | New |
| 4 | Cincinnati Univ of | $2.0M | $2.6M | 14.3% | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Purdue University | $1.4M | $0 | 10.0% | New |
| 6 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $831K | $819K | 6.1% | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | West Virginia University Research Corporation | $700K | $0 | 5.1% | New |
| 8 | Universitat ST. Gallen | $435K | $0 | 3.2% | New |
| 9 | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | $174K | $0 | 1.3% | New |
| 10 | Children's Research Institute | $160K | $0 | 1.2% | New |
| 11 | Grambling State University | $151K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 12 | Fayetteville State University | $150K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 13 | Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education | $141K | $131K | 1.0% | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | $127K | −$8K | 0.9% | New |
| 15 | University of Utah | $127K | $146K | 0.9% | ▼ 7 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- The Trustees of Princeton University$0 → $2.2M (+$2.2M) · now #1
- Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the$48K → $2.0M (+$2.0M) · now #2
- University of Maine System$0 → $2.0M (+$2.0M) · now #3
Largest declines
- University of California, SAN Diego$746K → $0 (−$746K) · no latest-period obligations
- University of Arizona$14K → −$729K (−$743K) · no latest-period obligations
- Cincinnati Univ of$2.6M → $2.0M (−$632K) · now #4
New to this market
9 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Princeton University | Sep 29, 2026 | $2.2M |
| University of Maine System | Sep 24, 2026 | $2.0M |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Aug 21, 2026 | $700K |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Jul 22, 2026 | $174K |
| Children's Research Institute | Sep 29, 2026 | $160K |
| Grambling State University | Jul 22, 2026 | $151K |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Jul 22, 2026 | $95K |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Sep 28, 2026 | $35K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $4.0M | $2.6M | Up $1.4M (53.0%) |
| Food and Drug Administration | $3.7M | −$60K | Up $3.8M (6268.4%) |
| National Institutes of Health | $2.8M | $906K | Up $1.9M (206.5%) |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2.2M | $0 | New |
| Indian Health Service | $63K | $100K | Down $37K (36.9%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75N92023P00217 | University of Maryland, Baltimore NIH FELLOWSHIP PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE | $2.0M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 75A50123C00052 | Cincinnati Univ of THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF BIOTIN AS AN IN VIVO LABELLING AGENT FOR RED BLOOD CELLS TO REPLACE CHROMIUM 51 AS THE STANDARD… | $8.4M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 75A50120C00134 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF UPENN'S LUNG-ON-CHIP TECHNOLOGIES, TO EXAMINE CHLORINE-INDUCED RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS AND TO PREDICT THE TOXICITY OF INHALED CHLORINE GAS IN… | $5.4M | Feb 29, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top HHS contractors for NAICS 611310?
In the latest 12 months, The Trustees of Princeton University ($2.2M), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the ($2.0M), University of Maine System ($2.0M) received the most HHS obligations for colleges, universities, and professional schools.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 84.4% of positive obligations, and The Trustees of Princeton University alone held 16.0%. 9 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large HHS NAICS 611310 contracts ending soon?
3 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 75N92023P00217 (University of Maryland, Baltimore, $2.0M obligated), ending Jun 30, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$13.4MFigures 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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