National Science Foundation Contracts
Agency code NSF ยท Contracts awarded by this agency
National Science Foundation contracts totaled $2.1B across 1,171 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 12.5% in FY2026 vs FY2025, while Leidos, Inc. received $867M (41% of the total) and Facilities Support Services accounted for $1B (48% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $622,406,219 across 506 awards with activity that year, a change of -12.5% from $711,037,985 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,109,106,306 across 1,171 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $622M
- Awards in FY2026
- 506
- Change vs FY2025
- -12.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
NSF contract spending by year
NSF contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $622,406,219 | 506 | -12.5% |
| FY2025 | $711,037,985 | 625 | -8.3% |
| FY2024 | $775,662,103 | 815 | n/a |
About NSF contract spending
NSF contract obligations fell 20% from FY2024 ($776M) to FY2026 ($622M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 56% of the total. The largest NSF contractor, Leidos, Inc., received $867M (41%).
What NSF buys most is facilities support services (48%), computer systems design services (14%) and administrative management and general management consulting services (10%).
The states with the most NSF contract work are Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.
Top NSF contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the National Science Foundation: the largest NSF contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leidos, Inc. | $866,559,388 | 41.1% |
| 2 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $164,733,280 | 7.8% |
| 3 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $141,654,644 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Directviz Solutions, LLC | $57,021,191 | 2.7% |
| 5 | By Light Professional IT Services LLC | $45,170,616 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc. | $43,485,095 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Icf Incorporated, L.l.c. | $27,664,054 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Spatial Front Inc | $27,095,361 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Research Triangle Institute | $25,557,690 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Accenture Federal Services LLC | $22,157,788 | 1.1% |
What NSF buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on NSF contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $1,021,134,373 | 48.4% |
| 2 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $304,176,726 | 14.4% |
| 3 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $203,847,219 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $170,311,526 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $150,372,053 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $46,819,346 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $41,772,772 | 2.0% |
| 8 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $36,216,088 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Marketing Consulting ServicesNAICS 541613 | $25,436,876 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Offices of Certified Public AccountantsNAICS 541211 | $10,945,524 | 0.5% |
Where NSF contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $851,512,576 | 40.4% |
| 2 | Ohio | $144,818,666 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Maryland | $40,163,332 | 1.9% |
| 4 | California | $29,478,614 | 1.4% |
| 5 | Illinois | $26,844,046 | 1.3% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $26,748,880 | 1.3% |
| 7 | North Carolina | $23,632,804 | 1.1% |
| 8 | New Mexico | $15,568,940 | 0.7% |
| 9 | New Jersey | $13,095,532 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Florida | $10,401,452 | 0.5% |
Recent NSF contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the National Science Foundation, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | National Science FoundationQUALTRICS | $159,634 | 49100426F0209 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | National Science FoundationZETAFRAME CABINET 8 EA | $29,056 | 49100426F0210 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Premier Group Services Inc | National Science FoundationTASK #11 - INCURRED COST AUDIT SERVICES OF GMTO | $54,165 | 49100426F0202 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Premier Group Services Inc | National Science FoundationTASK #11 - INCURRED COST AUDIT SERVICES FOR GMTO | $99,187 | 49100426F0200 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Agility Technologies Inc. | National Science FoundationSALESFORCE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES | $1,007,374 | 49100426F0193 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | National Science FoundationDST DEMOLITION AND MERCURY REMEDIATION OVERSIGHT SUPPORT | $307,031 | 49100426F0206 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Simulocity LLC | National Science FoundationDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIST AND BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST | $391,238 | 49100426F0204 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Icf Incorporated, L.l.c. | National Science FoundationSCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ANALYTICAL, AND TECHNICAL (SEATS) SUPPORT SERVICES | $9,562,050 | 49100426F0203 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Standard-Blazar, LLC | National Science FoundationSAYARI GRAPH SOFTWARE | $196,737 | 49100426F0197 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Dynamic Systems Inc | National Science FoundationORACLE ANALYTICS SERVER | $109,163 | 49100426F0194 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Aptive Resources LLC | National Science FoundationNSF'S STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND EXPANSION SUPPORT FOR THE NSF TECH ACCELERATORS INITIATIVE. | $2,412,832 | 49100426F0176 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Heritage Interiors LLC | National Science FoundationTO# 46 - MOVE SUPPORT - INTERIOR OUTFITTING AND OFFICE MOVE SERVICES IDIQ SUPPORT SERVICES | $49,284 | 49100426F0208 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Lcor Alexandria LLC | National Science FoundationNSF ALEXANDRIA HQ BUILDING RESTROOM FLOOR REFINISHING - 401 DULANY ST | $308,597 | 49100426P0027 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | GBS Solutions Corp | National Science FoundationBROAD-BASED TECHNOLOGY AND WEB PROJECT CONTRACT SUPPORT OPEX #1 | $1,635,851 | 49100426F0195 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Agility Technologies Inc. | National Science FoundationSALESFORCE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES | $789,676 | 49100426F0192 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Lawelawe Technology Services, Inc. | National Science FoundationNSF OIG SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ - INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST | $227,827 | 49100426F0201 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Lawelawe Technology Services, Inc. | National Science FoundationNSF OIG SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ - LABOR CATEGORY CHANGE | $267,763 | 49100426F0198 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | National Academy of Public Administration | National Science FoundationOIG AI GOVERNANCE SERVICES | $347,884 | 49100426F0196 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Gartner, Inc. | National Science FoundationGARTNER IT & HR SUBSCRIPTIONS | $152,260 | 49100426F0190 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Executive Information Systems, L.l.c. | National Science FoundationSAS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RENEWAL | $57,550 | 49100426F0186 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Advanced Computer Concepts, Inc. | National Science FoundationITEXT ANNUAL RENEWAL | $84,938 | 49100426F0182 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lcor Alexandria LLC | National Science FoundationNSF ALEXANDRIA HQ BUILDING MINOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE - 401 DULANY ST | $350,000 | 49100426P0026 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alpha Development Inc. | National Science FoundationFY27 SAC PEAK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR EFFORTS. | $1,372,730 | 49100426F0178 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Research Triangle Institute | National Science Foundation2026 - 2029 GSS SURVEY | $1,843,206 | 49100426F0162 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Lawelawe Technology Services, Inc. | National Science FoundationNSF OIG SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ - IT SPECIALIST - HELP DESK | $143,841 | 49100426F0180 |
How to win NSF contracts
NSF contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, the free government site for federal bids. To bid, your business needs a free SAM.gov registration. Many NSF small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does NSF spend on contracts?
- The National Science Foundation obligated $2.1B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1,171 contract awards, including $622M in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest NSF contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Leidos, Inc. ($867M), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($165M) and Battelle Memorial Institute ($142M).
- What does NSF buy the most?
- By contract dollars, NSF spends the most on facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $1B), computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $304M) and administrative management and general management consulting services (NAICS 541611, $204M).
- Where is NSF contract work performed?
- The most NSF contract dollars went to work performed in Virginia ($852M), Ohio ($145M) and Maryland ($40.2M).
- Is NSF contract spending growing?
- NSF contract obligations fell 20% from FY2024 ($776M) to FY2026 ($622M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does NSF award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, NSF sets aside contracts for small businesses and has small business goals. Its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can explain how it buys, and its open opportunities are posted on SAM.gov.