Top VA research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $33.5M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541714, up 26.2% from $26.5M in the preceding 12 months. 53 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 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 VA contractors for NAICS 541714
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 | Personalis, Inc. | $18.3M | $13.8M | 53.7% | — |
| 2 | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $8.1M | $7.4M | 23.9% | — |
| 3 | Red Duke Strategies LLC | $1.5M | $0 | 4.4% | New |
| 4 | Capital I LLC | $1.4M | $1.3M | 4.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Duke University | $909K | $738K | 2.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | The Regents of the University of Colorado | $571K | $378K | 1.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | University of Illinois | $282K | $454K | 0.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | University of Washington | $255K | $412K | 0.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | $207K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 10 | University of Florida | $198K | $86K | 0.6% | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Virscio, Inc | $186K | $0 | 0.5% | New |
| 12 | New York Genome Center, Inc. | $150K | −$13K | 0.4% | New |
| 13 | Trustees of Boston University | $149K | $43K | 0.4% | ▲ 14 |
| 14 | Altarum Institute | $128K | $623K | 0.4% | ▼ 9 |
| 15 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $122K | $174K | 0.4% | ▼ 4 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Personalis, Inc.$13.8M → $18.3M (+$4.5M) · now #1
- Red Duke Strategies LLC$0 → $1.5M (+$1.5M) · now #3
- The Leland Stanford Junior University$7.4M → $8.1M (+$781K) · now #2
Largest declines
- Altarum Institute$623K → $128K (−$495K) · now #14
- University of Wisconsin System$227K → −$175K (−$402K) · no latest-period obligations
- 10x Genomics, Inc.$255K → −$342 (−$255K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
18 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Red Duke Strategies LLC | Sep 23, 2026 | $1.5M |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | Aug 25, 2026 | $207K |
| Virscio, Inc | Jun 5, 2026 | $186K |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. | Apr 16, 2026 | $113K |
| Sapient Bioanalytics, LLC | Jan 20, 2026 | $100K |
| Zymo Research Corporation | Aug 27, 2026 | $81K |
| K & M Transportation Services LLC | Mar 11, 2026 | $73K |
| The Broad Institute, Inc | Jun 15, 2026 | $65K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 Veterans Affairs | $33.5M | $26.5M | Up $7.0M (26.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24E26N0092 | The Leland Stanford Junior University GENOMIC SUPPORT SERVICES | $8.1M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 36C24623P1586 | Duke University BRAIN TISSUE PROCESSING WITH DUKE UNIVERSITY | $2.3M | Sep 12, 2027 |
| 36C10X25F0060 | Capital I LLC SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS | $2.7M | Sep 17, 2027 |
| 36C24E26N0234 | Personalis, Inc. EO 14398 | $18.3M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 36C24E26P0069 | Red Duke Strategies LLC C02 SENSOR PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT | $1.5M | Sep 29, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top VA contractors for NAICS 541714?
In the latest 12 months, Personalis, Inc. ($18.3M), The Leland Stanford Junior University ($8.1M), Red Duke Strategies LLC ($1.5M) received the most VA obligations for research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 92.1% of positive obligations, and Personalis, Inc. alone held 53.7%. 18 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large VA NAICS 541714 contracts ending soon?
5 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 36C24E26N0092 (The Leland Stanford Junior University, $8.1M obligated), ending Mar 31, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$22.3MFigures 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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