Research Triangle Institute Government Contracts
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Research Triangle Institute government contracts totaled $1.4B across 678 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 5.6% from FY2025, and the Department of Health and Human Services was the largest buyer, accounting for $907M, or 64% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $381,873,626 across 321 awards with activity that year, a change of +5.6% from $361,544,066 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,406,649,682 across 678 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $382M
- Awards in FY2026
- 321
- Change vs FY2025
- +5.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.4B
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.
Research Triangle Institute federal contracts by year
Research Triangle Institute federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $381,873,626 | 321 | +5.6% |
| FY2025 | $361,544,066 | 463 | -45.5% |
| FY2024 | $663,231,991 | 566 | n/a |
About Research Triangle Institute's federal contracts
Research Triangle Institute's federal contract obligations fell 42% from FY2024 ($663M) to FY2026 ($382M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Research Triangle Institute works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Health and Human Services with 64% of its contract dollars, followed by the Agency for International Development (18%).
Its main line of government work is all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990), 33% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Research Triangle Institute contract work are North Carolina, Maryland and District of Columbia; North Carolina alone accounts for 72%.
Which agencies award Research Triangle Institute contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Research Triangle Institute.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $906,965,053 | 64.5% |
| 2 | Agency for International Development | $253,364,347 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Environmental Protection Agency | $76,614,213 | 5.4% |
| 4 | Department of Education | $61,378,005 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Department of Labor | $40,143,643 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $31,564,141 | 2.2% |
| 7 | National Science Foundation | $25,557,690 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $3,268,839 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Department of Commerce | $2,759,343 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $1,964,313 | 0.1% |
Research Triangle Institute contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Research Triangle Institute's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $465,376,621 | 33.1% |
| 2 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $403,061,596 | 28.7% |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesNAICS 541720 | $142,292,060 | 10.1% |
| 4 | Other Accounting ServicesNAICS 541219 | $96,241,617 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $89,370,931 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $37,327,174 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $36,908,300 | 2.6% |
| 8 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop FarmingNAICS 111998 | $27,000,000 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $23,421,572 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Marketing Research and Public Opinion PollingNAICS 541910 | $20,610,870 | 1.5% |
Where Research Triangle Institute contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $1,013,225,221 | 72.0% |
| 2 | Maryland | $103,221,669 | 7.3% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $39,075,139 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Georgia | $7,964,162 | 0.6% |
| 5 | New York | $3,459,456 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Virginia | $2,574,434 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $1,925,719 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Ohio | $794,607 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Missouri | $402,380 | <0.1% |
| 10 | New Mexico | $197,503 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Research Triangle Institute
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 | Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated | $976,059,254 |
| 3 | Institute for Defense Analyses | $747,027,190 |
| 4 | Dai Global LLC | $741,780,277 |
| 5 | Ptsi Managed Services Inc | $724,881,583 |
Recent Research Triangle Institute contract awards
The latest Research Triangle Institute contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of Health and Human Services4CAST ID: MCHB62 C 7270 TITLE: TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE REVIEWS AND NEWBORN SCREENING PROCESSES AND REPORTS AWARD TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE | $1,993,225 | 75R60226F34001 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCHARACTERIZATION AND STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF ADDITIVES IN ENDS PRODUCTS | $1,319,219 | 75F40126F19010 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesINTEGRATION OF DIABETES SIMULATION MODELS | $299,376 | 7571TE26P00399 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeNIJ-NAMUS | $6,284,294 | 15PNJD26F00000004 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeBJS DATA DISCLOSURE AVOIDANCE SUPPORT PROGRAM | $137,788 | 15PBJS26F00000005 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of AgricultureEVALUATION OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH INITIATIVE (AFRI) STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (SAS) CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRECISION NUTRITION AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE FOOD QUALITY | $402,380 | 1232SA26F0736 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesNATIONAL FEMALE ATHLETE AND EATING DISORDERS RESEARCH AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO SUPPORT A COORDINATED NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ADVANCING RESEARCH, PREVENTION | $950,000 | 7571MN26F80140 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesA COMPARISON OF HEALTH CARE USE AND MORTALITY AMONG DUAL ELIGIBLES IN C-SNPS AND I-SNPS TO THOSE IN OTHER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS - ASPE STUDY THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT ACTION IS TO OBTAIN ANALYTI | $396,073 | 7571MN26F80123 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyR425-CALL ORDER FOR US VIRGIN ISLANDS BASIC WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM (USVI BWQMP) | $349,484 | 68HERW26F0244 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesKCC - ACO REACH AND KCC PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND QUALITY LFO | $16,163,597 | 75FCMC26F0166 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyAJ12 - TASK ORDER (TO) UNDER STREAMS V FOR SUPPORT FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AND LANDFILLING | $649,000 | 68HERW26F0246 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of EducationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PROCUREMENT IS TO PROVIDE EVALUATION OF THE NEXT CYCLE OF RELS AND COMPREHENSIVE CENTERS | $2,091,207 | 91990026F0101 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesSUPPORT SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER BPA 75N94022A00002, TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE (TABA) FOR SBIR/STTR - NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS, AND GSA MULTI | $531,049 | 75N98026F00001 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of AgricultureEVALUATION SERVICES | $475,416 | 1232SA26F0706 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHIS FIRM FIXED PRICE DELIVER ORDER IS AWARDED FOR ECONOMIC AND HEALTHCARE IMPACT ANALYSIS OF NIH SBIR/STTR INITIATIVES. RFQ#: RFQ1834547 PROPOSAL: 40003_38050_2888 | $499,459 | 75N98026F00361 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesNHLBI CATALYZE PROGRAM - PRECLINICAL SERVICES - PROJECTS | $9,999,088 | 75N92026F00001 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of AgricultureERS - FMAP RETAIL SCANNER DATA | $521,540 | 1232SA26P0749 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCATALYZE COORDINATING CENTER - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - YEAR 4 | $1,983,264 | 75N92026F00002 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesNHLBI CATALYZE COORDINATING CENTER (CC)- COORDINATING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES | $3,991,823 | 75N92026F00001 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Science Foundation2026 - 2029 GSS SURVEY | $1,843,206 | 49100426F0162 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyPSC AJ12 - TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF MOUNTAINS, DESERTS AND PLAINS FOR APPLIED SCIENCE IN CRITICAL MINERALS RESEARCH. | $790,159 | 68HERW26F0237 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesEXPERIMENTAL STUDY: ASSESSING CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS | $340,930 | 75F40126F19001 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesNATIONAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE (NCSC) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATING CENTER (TACC) | $979,942 | 7571MN26F80101 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyPSC AJ12 - ANALYTICAL GUIDANCE FOR ALKYL LEAD COMPOUNDS (TEL/TREL/DEL) AT LEADED GASOLINES RELEASES IN INDIAN COUNTRY | $100,000 | 68HERW26F0230 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesACL ADPI TECHNICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR THE NATIONAL ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER NADRC | $1,812,387 | 7571MN26F80089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Research Triangle Institute make from government contracts?
- Research Triangle Institute received $1.4B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 678 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $382M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Research Triangle Institute?
- The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $907M to Research Triangle Institute from FY2024 to FY2026, 64% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Research Triangle Institute do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Research Triangle Institute's largest federal contract industries are all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990), administrative management and general management consulting services (NAICS 541611) and research and development in the social sciences and humanities (NAICS 541720).
- Where does Research Triangle Institute perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Research Triangle Institute contract dollars went to work in North Carolina ($1B), Maryland ($103M) and District of Columbia ($39.1M).
- Are Research Triangle Institute's government contracts growing?
- Research Triangle Institute's federal contract obligations fell 42% from FY2024 ($663M) to FY2026 ($382M). 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 Research Triangle Institute?
- Look at the agencies and industries Research Triangle Institute 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.