Southwest Research Institute Government Contracts
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Southwest Research Institute government contracts totaled $674M across 384 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 46.4% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $358M, or 53% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $142,644,332 across 146 awards with activity that year, a change of -46.4% from $266,266,914 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $674,308,531 across 384 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $143M
- Awards in FY2026
- 146
- Change vs FY2025
- -46.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $674M
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.
Southwest Research Institute federal contracts by year
Southwest Research Institute federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $142,644,332 | 146 | -46.4% |
| FY2025 | $266,266,914 | 226 | +0.3% |
| FY2024 | $265,397,285 | 293 | n/a |
About Southwest Research Institute's federal contracts
Southwest Research Institute's federal contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($265M) to FY2026 ($143M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Southwest Research Institute works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 53% of its contract dollars, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (40%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 43% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Southwest Research Institute contract work are Texas, Utah and Colorado; Texas alone accounts for 84%.
Which agencies award Southwest Research Institute contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Southwest Research Institute. Southwest Research Institute DoD contracts account for 53% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $357,591,862 | 53.0% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $266,455,190 | 39.5% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $29,767,709 | 4.4% |
| 4 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $9,927,919 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $5,811,292 | 0.9% |
| 6 | Environmental Protection Agency | $3,106,235 | 0.5% |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $1,444,614 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $96,311 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $67,126 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Homeland Security | $58,470 | <0.1% |
Southwest Research Institute contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Southwest Research Institute's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $292,782,410 | 43.4% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $133,806,813 | 19.8% |
| 3 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $131,418,997 | 19.5% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $28,656,232 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Electronic Computer ManufacturingNAICS 334111 | $26,829,059 | 4.0% |
| 6 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $15,749,376 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $8,318,340 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $5,413,147 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Other Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingNAICS 334519 | $5,404,947 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $4,634,136 | 0.7% |
Where Southwest Research Institute contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $569,557,377 | 84.5% |
| 2 | Utah | $41,717,219 | 6.2% |
| 3 | Colorado | $19,847,413 | 2.9% |
| 4 | Indiana | $17,201,829 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Michigan | $14,254,564 | 2.1% |
| 6 | South Carolina | $5,162,985 | 0.8% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $4,969,737 | 0.7% |
| 8 | Virginia | $1,182,994 | 0.2% |
| 9 | North Carolina | $118,150 | <0.1% |
| 10 | California | $115,000 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Southwest Research Institute
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,885,087,825 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,822,954 |
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $6,548,514,544 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 5 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
Recent Southwest Research Institute contract awards
The latest Southwest Research 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 EnergyTITLE - TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE FACILITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ARPA-ES COOLERCHIPS PROGRAM | $281,653 | 89703026PAR000041 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED UNDER TESTING AND RAPID PROTOTYPING IN SUPPORT OF INTEROPERABLE AUTOMATION SAFETY TRPIAS IDIQ CONTRACT NO.693JK425D600006 FOR SYSTEMATIC TESTING, EVALUATION, VERIFICATION AND | $2,001,547 | 693JK426F96042N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the TreasuryBOOMERANG V | $789,471 | 2031ZA26C00347 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorHPLC - VALIDATION SERVICES | $25,000 | 140G0226P0312 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityOPEN, INSPECT, REPAIR OF ANTENNA | $11,763 | 70Z08526P39028B00 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROCURE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT ENTITLED, "INVESTIGATING EFFICACY OF AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE LOCOMOTIVE EFFICIENCY." THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS | $350,000 | 693JJ626P000014 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationENABLE SW | $20,000 | 80NSSC26P1633 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsMARKERLESS MOTION SERVICES | $67,126 | 36C24E26F0009 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Nuclear Regulatory CommissionDRY CASK STORAGE MODELING USING GOLDSIM SOFTWARE | $99,707 | 31310026F0084 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseAS140 REPAIR | $301,093 | N6523626FE314 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED UNDER TESTING AND RAPID PROTOTYPING IN SUPPORT OF INTEROPERABLE AUTOMATION SAFETY TRPIAS IDIQ CONTRACT NO.693JK425D600006 FOR SPOOFING INTEGRITY LIBRARY FOR L-BANDS (SILL) - | $499,601 | 693JK426F96023N |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Department of TransportationTITLE: SWRI LABS FMVSS 218 MOTORCYCLE HELMET TESTING PROGRAM | $62,000 | 693JJ926F00029N |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of EnergyHYPERION - SHALL PROVIDE INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TO INCLUDE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. | $1,550,000 | 89233126CNA000450 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF AIR LEAKAGE ON OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF LOCOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC ENGINE START/STOP SYSTEM UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF EXCESSIVE AIR LEAKAGE ON AES | $499,991 | 693JJ626C000015 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseRAPID DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FOR AIR COMBAT COMMAND FEDERAL LABORATORY | $412,524 | FA807526F0010 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Department of TransportationDARWIN (DESIGN ASSESSMENT OF RELIABILITY WITH INSPECTION) CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP | $60,000 | 693KA926P00028 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASGRO DEVELOPMENT PHASE 13 | $115,000 | 80NSSC26P0824 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DEVELOP THE MAIN ELECTRONICS BOX (MEB) CONCEPT AND DEFINE ELECTRICAL, THERMAL, MECHANICAL, FLIGHT SOFTWARE INTERFACES THAT WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS F | $249,534 | 80NSSC26P0805 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Department of DefensePROVIDE SOFTWARE FOR ONE (1) SINGLE SEAT LICENSE(S) FOR SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE NASGRO IN SUPPORT FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS PURPOSES FOR H-53 FST REQUIREMENTS, LAB 977, BUILDING SHACKLEFORD. | $4,900 | N6852026P1036 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF U.S. NAVY T-45 STRUCTURAL FATIGUE LIFE TRACKING LOCATIONS. | $1,157,579 | FA700026F0102 |
| May 29, 2026 | Nuclear Regulatory CommissionMACCS CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS CODE ASSESSMENT | $250,000 | 31310026F0039 |
| May 27, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSPACE WEATHER GEOSTATIONARY (SW GEO) PHOTOSPHERIC MAGNETOGRAPH IMAGER (PHOMI) PHASE A STUDY | $1,500,000 | 80GSFC26C0026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO DEVELOP WELD PROCEDURES, BUILD, AND INSPECT BOTH THE FIFTH WHEEL RISER ASSEMBLIES AND AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) SUPPORT WELD ASSEMBLIES FOR USE ON MODIFIED TRANSPORTER ERECTOR R | $489,173 | FA700026F0079 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseAS-140 REPAIR | $275,976 | N6523626FE138 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNUMERICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM SIMULATION (NPSS) CONSORTIUM SUPPORT FY26 | $31,779 | 80NSSC26P0417 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Southwest Research Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Southwest Research Institute make from government contracts?
- Southwest Research Institute received $674M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 384 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $143M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Southwest Research Institute?
- The Department of Defense obligated $358M to Southwest Research Institute from FY2024 to FY2026, 53% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Southwest Research Institute do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Southwest Research Institute's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), engineering services (NAICS 541330) and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414).
- Where does Southwest Research Institute perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Southwest Research Institute contract dollars went to work in Texas ($570M), Utah ($41.7M) and Colorado ($19.8M).
- Are Southwest Research Institute's government contracts growing?
- Southwest Research Institute's federal contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($265M) to FY2026 ($143M), peaking in FY2025. 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 Southwest Research Institute?
- Look at the agencies and industries Southwest Research 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.