The Pennsylvania State University Government Contracts
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The Pennsylvania State University government contracts totaled $1.2B across 557 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 42.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 98% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $490,857,729 across 270 awards with activity that year, a change of +42.3% from $345,023,493 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,166,560,842 across 557 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $491M
- Awards in FY2026
- 270
- Change vs FY2025
- +42.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.2B
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.
The Pennsylvania State University federal contracts by year
The Pennsylvania State University federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $490,857,729 | 270 | +42.3% |
| FY2025 | $345,023,493 | 366 | +4.3% |
| FY2024 | $330,679,620 | 375 | n/a |
About The Pennsylvania State University's federal contracts
The Pennsylvania State University's federal contract obligations rose 48% from FY2024 ($331M) to FY2026 ($491M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of The Pennsylvania State University's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (98%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 98% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most The Pennsylvania State University contract work are Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida; Pennsylvania alone accounts for 97%.
Which agencies award The Pennsylvania State University contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to The Pennsylvania State University. The Pennsylvania State University DoD contracts account for 98% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,144,177,739 | 98.1% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $7,491,695 | 0.6% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $7,364,757 | 0.6% |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $3,328,506 | 0.3% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $2,542,913 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $1,142,418 | <0.1% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $557,256 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Smithsonian Institution | $67,490 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Commerce | $64,167 | <0.1% |
The Pennsylvania State University contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on The Pennsylvania State University'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 | $1,143,967,409 | 98.1% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $7,444,729 | 0.6% |
| 3 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $3,776,350 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $3,328,506 | 0.3% |
| 5 | Veterinary ServicesNAICS 541940 | $2,535,773 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Educational Support ServicesNAICS 611710 | $2,315,141 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsNAICS 611310 | $1,073,850 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesNAICS 541720 | $865,597 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Professional and Management Development TrainingNAICS 611430 | $668,616 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $277,650 | <0.1% |
Where The Pennsylvania State University contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $1,129,995,766 | 96.9% |
| 2 | Virginia | $30,949,974 | 2.7% |
| 3 | Florida | $3,776,350 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Iowa | $1,114,791 | <0.1% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $410,160 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Maryland | $248,990 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Colorado | $63,889 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Puerto Rico | $7,140 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to The Pennsylvania State University
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 The Pennsylvania State University contract awards
The latest The Pennsylvania State University contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of AgricultureINTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR PLANT TISSUE SAMPLES | $7,140 | 1240BE26P0097 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Department of AgricultureNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SERVICES, HPAI | $10,000 | 12639526F0820 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseEVALUATING THERMAL IMAGING TO REPLACE FIRE WATCHERS AT PUGET SOUND NAVAL | $600,000 | N0002426F8383 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseSP24 FY26 CLASSIFIED SONAR TEST BED | $600,000 | N0002426F8382 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseEVALUATION OF NON-METALLIC FASTENERS FOR COMPOSITE DECKING | $120,000 | N0002426F8381 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseSIMPLIFIED MANUFACTURING OF HIGH FREQUENCY ACOUSTIC SENSORS FOR TORPEDO USE (S3105) | $150,000 | N0001426FM403 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseHIGH ENERGY LASER (HEL) MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINMENT II | $172,918 | N0002426F8367 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCONTACT METALLIZATION FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE GAN AMPLIFIERS | $54,370 | 80NSSC26P0974 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseSMALL SYNTHETIC APERTURE MINEHUNTER (SSAM) PROCESSOR RETROFIT. | $271,054 | N0002426F8366 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseSP24 FY26 OPN SUPPORT | $5,174,658 | N0002426F8357 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseSP24 FY26 NAVIGATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (NRDC) ENHANCEMENTS - PHASE I | $4,827,000 | N0002426F8351 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Department of DefenseTEST AND EVALUATION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ANALYSIS TOOL (PCBAT)(NSWC - CRANE) | $566,500 | N0002426F8349 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseROMULUS | $526,645 | N0002426F8362 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseSMALL SYNTHETIC APERTURE MINEHUNTER (SSAM) TEST BED SUPPORT | $117,958 | N0002426F8361 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseFY 26 MARK (MK) 18 SMALL SYNTHETIC APERTURE MINEHUNTER (SSAM) SOFTWARE SUPPORT. | $140,005 | N0002426F8360 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseTYPE-XX PERISCOPE SENSOR MODULE PROTOTYPE - FINAL DESIGN | $1,000,000 | N0002426F8359 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseFY26 TEST AND EVALUATION (T&E) SMALL SYNTHETIC APERTURE MINEHUNTER (SSAM) SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT | $463,531 | N0002426F8353 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseGAN VIA FORMATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (S3090) | $250,000 | N0001426FM402 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Department of DefenseONR CODE 35 WARHEAD AND ADVANCE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE& TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT | $28,300,000 | N0002426F8375 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Department of DefensePRECISION ATTACK STRIKE MUNITION (PASM) MASS SIMULATION VEHICLE (MSV) | $1,000,000 | N0002426F8364 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Department of DefensePENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY (PENN STATE ARL) COLUMBIA CLASS PROPULSOR AND SHAFTING SUPPORT FY26-28 | $1,806,790 | N0002426F8352 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Department of DefenseDESIGN, INTEGRATION, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR JOINT PETROLEUM OVER THE SHORE (JPOTS) FAMILY OF SYSTEMS | $1,150,000 | N0002426F8343 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Department of DefenseNAVSEA OMN PMS 394 FY26 | $416,809 | N0002426F8327 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseMK-59 SERVICE AND MATERIAL MODERNIZATION 2026 OTHER PROCUREMENT NAVY (OPN) | $1,149,000 | N0002426F8355 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Department of DefenseICE WIND TUNNEL EVALUATIONS OF INLET COMPONENTS WITH DURABLE ICEPHOBIC COATINGS | $243,667 | N0001426C1512 |
Subcontracting opportunities with The Pennsylvania State University
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does The Pennsylvania State University make from government contracts?
- The Pennsylvania State University received $1.2B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 557 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $491M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with The Pennsylvania State University?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B to The Pennsylvania State University from FY2024 to FY2026, 98% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does The Pennsylvania State University do for the government?
- By contract dollars, The Pennsylvania State University's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710) and custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511).
- Where does The Pennsylvania State University perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most The Pennsylvania State University contract dollars went to work in Pennsylvania ($1.1B), Virginia ($30.9M) and Florida ($3.8M).
- Are The Pennsylvania State University's government contracts growing?
- The Pennsylvania State University's federal contract obligations rose 48% from FY2024 ($331M) to FY2026 ($491M). 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 The Pennsylvania State University?
- Look at the agencies and industries The Pennsylvania State University 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.