Massachusetts Institute of Technology Government Contracts
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology government contracts totaled $4.3B across 28 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligated contract spending was down 3.3% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $4.3B, or 100% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,395,723,677 across 28 awards with activity that year, a change of -3.3% from $1,442,690,440 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $4,299,323,853 across 28 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 28
- Change vs FY2025
- -3.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $4.3B
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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology federal contracts by year
Massachusetts Institute of Technology federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,395,723,677 | 28 | -3.3% |
| FY2025 | $1,442,690,440 | 27 | -1.2% |
| FY2024 | $1,460,909,737 | 23 | n/a |
About Massachusetts Institute of Technology's federal contracts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's federal contract obligations fell 4% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($1.4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), 93% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Massachusetts Institute of Technology contract work are Massachusetts; Massachusetts alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award Massachusetts Institute of Technology contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $4,299,323,853 | 100.0% |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Massachusetts Institute of Technology's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $4,006,698,870 | 93.2% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $292,634,499 | 6.8% |
Where Massachusetts Institute of Technology contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $4,299,323,853 | 100.0% |
Companies similar to Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torch Technologies Inc | $1,919,571,237 |
| 2 | Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. | $1,310,055,532 |
| 3 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $1,204,972,276 |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,104,292,593 |
| 5 | Aerojet Rocketdyne of De, Inc | $1,002,996,522 |
Recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology contract awards
The latest Massachusetts Institute of Technology contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Department of DefenseOPERATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER. | $17,450,000 | FA870226FB001 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseOPERATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER. | $29,422,131 | FA870225FB005 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Department of DefenseOPERATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER. | $11,487,411 | FA870225FB006 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Department of DefenseOPERATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, LINCOLN LABORATORY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $1,799,974 | FA870225FB004 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Department of DefenseOPERATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER. | $232,474,983 | FA870225FB003 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Department of DefenseMIT LINCOLN LABORATORY: MASSACHUSSETTS INSTITUTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. | $380,758,724 | FA870224F0003 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Department of DefenseMASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $185,932,088 | FA870224F0002 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Department of DefenseMASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $280,595,343 | FA870224F0001 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Department of DefenseMASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $683,646,688 | FA870223F0001 |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $1,502,998,392 | FA870219F0001 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $1,016,660,320 | FA870218F0004 |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $274,253,114 | FA870218F0001 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: LINCOLN LABORATORY RESERACH AND DEVELOPMENT | $328,948,472 | FA870217F0005 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF TRANSITION OF SEVERABLE PROJECTS | $245,002,543 | FA870217F0004 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MIT LL LINE FUNDING TRANSITION | $406,589,541 | FA870217F0003 |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $906,622,484 | FA870217F0001 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MIT LL NON-SEVERABLE TASK ORDER CREATION FOR NEW START PROGRAMS | $397,651,914 | 0012 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MIT LL NON-SEVERABLE TASK ORDER PROGRAM 1815 | $1,206,886,459 | 0010 |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ADDING SEVERABLE PROGRAM 2844 | $6,856,457 | 0009 |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ADDING PROGRAM 2837 | $105,244,808 | 0008 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF TRANSITION OF PROGRAMS FROM MIT LL CONTRACT FA8721-05-C-0002 TO MIT LL CONTRACT FA8702-15-D-0001 | $1,594,085,021 | 0007 |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MIT-LL FY16 CONTINUATION CONTRACT | $633,583,589 | FA870216C0007 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ADD MIT-LL PROJECT 2739 | $877,933,999 | 0006 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ADD PROJECT 2743 | $236,763,506 | 0005 |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF ADD PROJECT 2728 | $105,084,934 | 0004 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Large prime contractors such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology make from government contracts?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology received $4.3B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 28 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $1.4B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- The Department of Defense obligated $4.3B to Massachusetts Institute of Technology from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712) and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715).
- Where does Massachusetts Institute of Technology perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Massachusetts Institute of Technology contract dollars went to work in Massachusetts ($4.3B).
- Are Massachusetts Institute of Technology's government contracts growing?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology's federal contract obligations fell 4% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($1.4B). 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- Look at the agencies and industries Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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.