Institute for Defense Analyses Government Contracts
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Institute for Defense Analyses government contracts totaled $747M across 76 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 7.1% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $714M (96% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $229,469,662 across 25 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.1% from $246,917,575 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $747,027,190 across 76 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $229M
- Awards in FY2026
- 25
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $747M
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.
Institute for Defense Analyses federal contracts by year
Institute for Defense Analyses federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $229,469,662 | 25 | -7.1% |
| FY2025 | $246,917,575 | 45 | -8.8% |
| FY2024 | $270,639,953 | 64 | n/a |
About Institute for Defense Analyses's federal contracts
Institute for Defense Analyses's federal contract obligations fell 15% from FY2024 ($271M) to FY2026 ($229M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Institute for Defense Analyses's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (96%).
Its main line of government work is all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Institute for Defense Analyses contract work are District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland; District of Columbia alone accounts for 97%.
Which agencies award Institute for Defense Analyses contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Institute for Defense Analyses. Institute for Defense Analyses DoD contracts account for 96% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $713,778,125 | 95.5% |
| 2 | National Science Foundation | $17,154,659 | 2.3% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $11,300,000 | 1.5% |
| 4 | Executive Office of the President | $1,107,284 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,029,302 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $819,044 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $750,000 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $677,098 | <0.1% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $249,869 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Energy | $170,577 | <0.1% |
Institute for Defense Analyses contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Institute for Defense Analyses's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $747,043,120 | 100.0% |
Where Institute for Defense Analyses contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $723,057,584 | 96.8% |
| 2 | Virginia | $23,275,584 | 3.1% |
| 3 | Maryland | $702,789 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Institute for Defense Analyses
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | $2,394,985,696 |
| 2 | Research Triangle Institute | $1,406,649,682 |
| 3 | Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated | $976,059,254 |
| 4 | Dai Global LLC | $741,780,277 |
| 5 | Ptsi Managed Services Inc | $724,881,583 |
Recent Institute for Defense Analyses contract awards
The latest Institute for Defense Analyses contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SPACE RISK ANALYSIS SERVICES. | $3,200,000 | 70RCSJ26FR0000032 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO PROVIDE NATIONAL RISK REGISTER SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF CISA NRMC. | $4,600,000 | 70RCSJ26FR0000031 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUS WILDLAND FIRE SERVICE FORUMS | $338,549 | 140D0426F0995 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Department of CommerceOU73-FY26-110-NEW AI IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES | $250,000 | 1333ND26FNB730181 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUS WILDLAND FIRE SERVICE FORUMS | $338,549 | 140D0426F0181 |
| May 12, 2026 | Department of CommerceSWPC SPACE WEATHER SCALES REVISION SOCIALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOW ON TO IDIQ CONTRACT #NSFOIA0408601, ORDER #1305M324F0018 | $250,000 | 1305M326F0075 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Department of DefenseFEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, JOINT STAFF, DEFENSE AGENCIES, AND OTHER USERS SPECIFIED IN THE SP | $149,489,823 | HQ003426FE005 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SPACE RISK ANALYSIS SERVICES. | $1,400,000 | 70RCSJ25FR0000053 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE CISA RISK MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE - RISK ASSESSMENTS. | $2,100,000 | 70RCSJ25FR0000051 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Executive Office of the PresidentASSESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO INFORM ILLICIT DRUG PRODUCTION TO SHAPE DRUG CONTROL POLICY | $522,900 | 11316025F0010OND |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Department of AgricultureEO 14308 EMPOWERING COMMONSENSE WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE | $750,000 | 12314425F0281 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Department of DefenseRESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDIES SUPPORT SERVICES. | $137,876,365 | HQ003425F0021 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Executive Office of the PresidentSUPPORT SERVICES | $249,000 | 11316024F0008OND |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Executive Office of the PresidentSUPPORT SERVICES | $500,000 | 11316024F0004NCD |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesNICHD: SERVICES : OSPRA EVALUATION SUPPORT SERVICES | $1,159,000 | 75N94024F00148 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTASK ORDER TITLE: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ANALYTIC SUPPORT FOR CCCTS CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVITIES | $279,086 | 75N91024F00128 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Department of DefenseFEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, JOINT STAFF, DEFENSE AGENCIES, AND OTHER USERS SPECIFIED IN THE SP | $219,362,997 | HQ003424F0422 |
| May 13, 2024 | National Science FoundationEVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF THE RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING MODULES FOR THE U.S. RESEARCH COMMUNITY | $200,000 | 49100424F0095 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesEVALUATION AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, ANALYSIS, AND EVALUATION (OPAE), NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING (NIA). | $179,000 | 75N95024F00080 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | National Science FoundationSUPPORTING THE U.S. SCIENTIFIC OCEAN DRILLING PROGRAM: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES AND ASSOCIATED COSTNG | $500,000 | 49100424F0043 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Department of EnergyTHE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL (NSTC) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE (RDI) SUBCOMMITTEE (SC) CO-CHAIRS ARE CONDUCTING AN ASSESSMENT OF THE U.S. COMPETITIVE POSITION ON RESEARCH A | $250,000 | 89243124FSC400612 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | National Science FoundationSTUDY OF AI RESEARCH CAPACITY | $700,000 | 49100424F0013 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | National Science FoundationEO14042 | $2,177,434 | 49100424F0015 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Department of CommerceTHIS PROJECT WILL REVIEW, REVISE, AND MAKE AVAILABLE, AS APPROPRIATE, THE SPACE WEATHER SCALES (SWS) FOR USE BY THE UNITED STATES, OTHER NATIONS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE WEATHER COMMUNITY. | $750,000 | 1305M324F0018 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Department of DefenseINSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSIS, FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES | $219,722,247 | HQ003424F0002 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Institute for Defense Analyses make from government contracts?
- Institute for Defense Analyses received $747M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 76 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $229M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Institute for Defense Analyses?
- The Department of Defense obligated $714M to Institute for Defense Analyses from FY2024 to FY2026, 96% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Institute for Defense Analyses do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Institute for Defense Analyses's largest federal contract industries are all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990).
- Where does Institute for Defense Analyses perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Institute for Defense Analyses contract dollars went to work in District of Columbia ($723M), Virginia ($23.3M) and Maryland ($703K).
- Are Institute for Defense Analyses's government contracts growing?
- Institute for Defense Analyses's federal contract obligations fell 15% from FY2024 ($271M) to FY2026 ($229M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Institute for Defense Analyses?
- Look at the agencies and industries Institute for Defense Analyses works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.