Top NSF computer systems design services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the National Science Foundation obligated $106.4M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541512, up 3.3% from $103.0M in the preceding 12 months. 14 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 4 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the National Science Foundation. 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 NSF contractors for NAICS 541512
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 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $53.9M | $53.2M | 50.3% | — |
| 2 | By Light Professional IT Services LLC | $16.4M | $14.6M | 15.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc. | $12.9M | $15.5M | 12.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Accenture Federal Services LLC | $7.9M | $6.6M | 7.3% | — |
| 5 | Emerging Technologies Solutions & Services Stars III LLC | $5.8M | $0 | 5.4% | New |
| 6 | VMD Systems Integrators, LLC | $2.6M | $4.3M | 2.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Penbay Technology Group LLC | $2.4M | $3.5M | 2.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Agility Technologies Inc. | $1.8M | $593K | 1.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Priwils Inc | $1.1M | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 10 | The Building People LLC | $792K | $907K | 0.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Soliel LLC | $772K | $918K | 0.7% | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Federal Management Partners, LLC | $460K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 13 | Scope IT Consulting, LLC | $170K | $490K | 0.2% | — |
| 14 | Riva Solutions Inc | $87K | $83K | 0.1% | ▲ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Emerging Technologies Solutions & Services Stars III LLC$0 → $5.8M (+$5.8M) · now #5
- By Light Professional IT Services LLC$14.6M → $16.4M (+$1.9M) · now #2
- Accenture Federal Services LLC$6.6M → $7.9M (+$1.3M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc.$15.5M → $12.9M (−$2.6M) · now #3
- VMD Systems Integrators, LLC$4.3M → $2.6M (−$1.7M) · now #6
- Creative Business Solutions, Inc.$1.5M → $0 (−$1.5M) · no latest-period obligations
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Technologies Solutions & Services Stars III LLC | Jun 2, 2026 | $5.8M |
| Priwils Inc | Dec 1, 2025 | $1.1M |
| Federal Management Partners, LLC | Jul 16, 2026 | $460K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the National Science Foundation, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | $106.4M | $103.0M | Up $3.4M (3.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47PB5226F0013 | Emerging Technologies Solutions & Services Stars III LLC IT/DATA NETWORK AND WIFI BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES U.S. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BUILDING LOCATION: 401 DULANY STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 | $5.8M | Nov 3, 2026 |
| 49100420F0014 | By Light Professional IT Services LLC IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (ITIS) | $74.4M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 49100426F0089 | VMD Systems Integrators, LLC DIGITAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $1.5M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 49100424F0001 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MISSION APPLICATION SUPPORT | $154.9M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 49100420F0036 | Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc. EDAS | $59.7M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 49100419F1050 | Accenture Federal Services LLC ITRAK CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $30.1M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 49100423F0244 | Penbay Technology Group LLC NCSES WEBSITE SUPPORT SERVICES - LOGICAL FOLLOW-ON | $11.5M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 49100426F0013 | Accenture Federal Services LLC NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CORE FUNCTIONS AND SUPPORT | $7.9M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 49100424F0102 | Soliel LLC ETAP IT SUPPORT SERVICES. | $2.4M | May 27, 2027 |
| 49100423C0050 | Scope IT Consulting, LLC INVESTIGATIONS CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENT | $1.9M | Sep 24, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top NSF contractors for NAICS 541512?
In the latest 12 months, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($53.9M), By Light Professional IT Services LLC ($16.4M), Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc. ($12.9M) received the most NSF obligations for computer systems design services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 96.8% of positive obligations, and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc alone held 50.3%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large NSF NAICS 541512 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 47PB5226F0013 (Emerging Technologies Solutions & Services Stars III LLC, $5.8M obligated), ending Nov 3, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$744.6MFigures 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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