Top Interior 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 the Interior obligated $8.1M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, up 170.1% from $3.0M in the preceding 12 months. 60 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 11 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of the Interior. 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 Interior 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 | The Aerospace Corporation | $3.5M | $2.0M | 33.1% | — |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $2.1M | $711K | 20.1% | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Asrc Federal Data Solutions, LLC | $883K | $1.1M | 8.4% | — |
| 4 | NMC, Inc. | $370K | $0 | 3.5% | New |
| 5 | Water Mapping LLC | $353K | $0 | 3.4% | New |
| 6 | Mudrock Analytics LLC | $254K | $0 | 2.4% | New |
| 7 | Cornell University | $222K | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 8 | University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $193K | $0 | 1.8% | New |
| 9 | Leidos, Inc. | $189K | $0 | 1.8% | New |
| 10 | Science Systems and Applications, Inc. | $187K | $0 | 1.8% | New |
| 11 | Michigan State University | $184K | $0 | 1.7% | New |
| 12 | University of Utah | $178K | $0 | 1.7% | New |
| 13 | Electric Power Research Institute Inc | $169K | $164K | 1.6% | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Syscom, Inc | $121K | $62K | 1.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Febus Inc | $118K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- New Mexico State University−$4.2M → $0 (+$4.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- The Aerospace Corporation$2.0M → $3.5M (+$1.4M) · now #1
- California Institute of Technology$711K → $2.1M (+$1.4M) · now #2
Largest declines
- Coastal States Stewardship Foundation$700K → −$2.0M (−$2.7M) · no latest-period obligations
- Tactical Electronics and Military Supply L.L.C.$1.6M → $15K (−$1.6M) · now #53
- HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.$0 → −$386K (−$386K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
41 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| NMC, Inc. | Sep 14, 2026 | $370K |
| Water Mapping LLC | Aug 5, 2026 | $353K |
| Mudrock Analytics LLC | Sep 11, 2026 | $254K |
| Cornell University | Dec 16, 2025 | $222K |
| Leidos, Inc. | Dec 16, 2025 | $189K |
| Science Systems and Applications, Inc. | Dec 16, 2025 | $187K |
| Michigan State University | Dec 16, 2025 | $184K |
| University of Utah | Dec 16, 2025 | $178K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of the Interior, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Geological Survey | $8.4M | $297K | Up $8.1M (2742.1%) |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $605K | $351K | Up $254K (72.2%) |
| Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement | $401K | $1.6M | Down $1.2M (75.2%) |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $387K | $29K | Up $358K (1240.0%) |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | $262K | $93K | Up $170K (183.1%) |
| National Park Service | $14K | $111K | Down $97K (87.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140M0122F0030 | HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc. AT-20-05-02 RODEO II TASK 2 | $2.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 80NM0023F0029 | California Institute of Technology NASA AIRBORNE IMAGING SPECTROMETER DATA FOR THE USGS EARTH MAPPING RESOURCES INITIATIVE (EMRI) GEOLOGICAL EARTH MAPPING EXPERIMENT (GEMX) (82-200829 | $5.2M | Aug 7, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Interior contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, The Aerospace Corporation ($3.5M), California Institute of Technology ($2.1M), Asrc Federal Data Solutions, LLC ($883K) received the most Interior 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 74.8% of positive obligations, and The Aerospace Corporation alone held 33.1%. 41 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Interior NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 140M0122F0030 (HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc., $2.2M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. 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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