Top VA 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 Veterans Affairs obligated $33.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, down 24.2% from $44.4M in the preceding 12 months. 86 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 14 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 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 | LMI Consulting, LLC | $6.6M | $6.4M | 17.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Starlo Innovation, LLC | $5.0M | $0 | 13.2% | New |
| 3 | Guidehouse Inc. | $3.7M | $2.5M | 9.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Regents of the University of California, SAN Francisco, the | $2.1M | $1.1M | 5.7% | ▲ 6 |
| 5 | Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | $2.1M | $1.6M | 5.6% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $2.1M | $2.0M | 5.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. | $1.8M | $1.5M | 4.7% | — |
| 8 | President and Fellows of Harvard College | $1.4M | $900K | 3.7% | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Trustees of Boston University | $1.3M | $910K | 3.4% | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Regents of the University of Michigan | $1.1M | $1.1M | 2.9% | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Rutgers the State University of New Jersey | $963K | $653K | 2.5% | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | $910K | $753K | 2.4% | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | University of Utah | $883K | $931K | 2.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Case Western Reserve University | $870K | $575K | 2.3% | ▲ 4 |
| 15 | Emory University | $672K | $386K | 1.8% | ▲ 6 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Starlo Innovation, LLC$0 → $5.0M (+$5.0M) · now #2
- ECS Federal, LLC−$2.1M → −$828K (+$1.3M) · no latest-period obligations
- Guidehouse Inc.$2.5M → $3.7M (+$1.2M) · now #3
Largest declines
- Abridge AI Inc$15.0M → $340K (−$14.6M) · now #19
- Intelligent Health Solutions, LLC$3.1M → −$11K (−$3.1M) · no latest-period obligations
- JJR Solutions LLC−$389K → −$2.2M (−$1.8M) · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starlo Innovation, LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | $5.0M |
| Virscio, Inc | Sep 29, 2026 | $422K |
| Inhalation Exposure Systems LLC | Sep 8, 2026 | $280K |
| Matrix Design Group, Inc | May 28, 2026 | $273K |
| University of Wisconsin System | Sep 18, 2026 | $179K |
| Pharmaron (SAN Diego) Lab Services LLC | Sep 9, 2026 | $88K |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | May 26, 2026 | $67K |
| Health Center of Southeast Texas | May 18, 2026 | $60K |
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 | $33.6M | $44.4M | Down $10.7M (24.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C10G25N0038 | Guidehouse Inc. 36C10X22D0020 36C10G25N0038 FIELD ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY SUPPORT | $4.4M | Oct 30, 2026 |
| 36C10G25C0011 | Abridge AI Inc CLOUD-HOSTED, COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) AMBIENT DICTATION SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS), UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACT COMPLIANT WITH VA ATO AND FEDRAMP. | $15.3M | Mar 28, 2027 |
| 36C10X26F0102 | Starlo Innovation, LLC VHA OIC FRAUD RAPID RESPONSE CENTER | $5.0M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 36C10B25C0036 | LMI Consulting, LLC A PHASE III SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) CONTRACT IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA), VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND… | $12.9M | Aug 7, 2027 |
| 36C24E22C0033 | University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH STUDY | $2.8M | Sep 20, 2027 |
| 36C10X22P0132 | Advanced Solutions, Inc BIOPRINTING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES | $3.0M | Sep 27, 2027 |
| 36C24523C0156 | The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. WAR RELATED ILLNESS AND INJURY STUDY ON VETERANS AFTER DEPLOYMENT | $4.0M | Sep 28, 2027 |
| 36C24224C0149 | Rutgers the State University of New Jersey HEALTH OUTCOME MILITARY EXPOSURE LIVING EVIDENCE ANALYSIS PROGRAM | $2.2M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 36C10X26N0163 | Guidehouse Inc. EO 14398 | $1.2M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 36C24525C0012 | University of Maryland, Baltimore ADMIN & CLINICAL SUPPORT FOR DEPLETED URANIUM | $5.6M | Sep 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top VA contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, LMI Consulting, LLC ($6.6M), Starlo Innovation, LLC ($5.0M), Guidehouse Inc. ($3.7M) received the most VA 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 65.5% of positive obligations, and LMI Consulting, LLC alone held 17.4%. 18 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large VA 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 36C10G25N0038 (Guidehouse Inc., $4.4M obligated), ending Oct 30, 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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