How much does Uchicago Argonne make from government contracts?

Uchicago Argonne, LLC received $3.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1 contract award. In FY2026 alone it received $1.2B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.

Which agency spends the most with Uchicago Argonne?

The Department of Energy obligated $3.6B to Uchicago Argonne from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.

What does Uchicago Argonne do for the government?

By contract dollars, Uchicago Argonne's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710).

Where does Uchicago Argonne perform its government contracts?

By place of performance, the most Uchicago Argonne contract dollars went to work in Illinois ($3.6B).

How can a small business subcontract with Uchicago Argonne?

Look at the agencies and industries Uchicago Argonne 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.

Uchicago Argonne Government Contracts

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Uchicago Argonne government contracts totaled $3.6B from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1 contract award. In FY2026, obligations were $1.2B, down 4.3% from FY2025. Its largest customer was the Department of Energy ($3.6B). Most of its contract dollars were in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710).

Key figures

In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,203,093,895 across 1 awards with activity that year, a change of -4.3% from $1,256,550,705 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,624,693,141 across 1 awards.

Obligated in FY2026: $1.2B
Awards in FY2026: 1
Change vs FY2025: -4.3%
Total, FY2024 to FY2026: $3.6B

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.

Uchicago Argonne federal contracts by year

Uchicago Argonne federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.

Uchicago Argonne, LLC: contract obligations and awards by fiscal year
Fiscal year	Obligated	Awards	Change
FY2026	$1,203,093,895	1	-4.3%
FY2025	$1,256,550,705	1	+7.9%
FY2024	$1,165,048,541	1	n/a

About Uchicago Argonne's federal contracts

Uchicago Argonne's federal contract obligations rose 3% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($1.2B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.

Nearly all of Uchicago Argonne's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Energy (100%).

Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710), 100% of its federal contract dollars.

The states with the most Uchicago Argonne contract work are Illinois; Illinois alone accounts for 100%.

Which agencies award Uchicago Argonne contracts

Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Uchicago Argonne, LLC.

Which agencies award Uchicago Argonne contracts, FY2024 to FY2026
#	Agency	Obligated	Share
1	Department of Energy	$3,624,693,141	100.0%

Uchicago Argonne contracts by industry (NAICS)

The industry codes on Uchicago Argonne's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.

Uchicago Argonne contracts by industry (NAICS), FY2024 to FY2026
#	Industry	Obligated	Share
1	Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710	$3,624,693,141	100.0%

Where Uchicago Argonne contract work is performed

States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.

Where Uchicago Argonne contract work is performed, FY2024 to FY2026
#	State	Obligated	Share
1	Illinois	$3,624,693,141	100.0%

Companies similar to Uchicago Argonne

Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (NAICS 541710), ranked by total contract dollars.

Companies similar to Uchicago Argonne, FY2024 to FY2026
#	Contractor	Obligated
1	The Regents of the University of California	$4,002,909,180
2	The Leland Stanford Junior University	$2,234,385,620

Recent Uchicago Argonne contract awards

The latest Uchicago Argonne contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.

Most recent contract awards, Uchicago Argonne, LLC
Start date	Agency and description	Amount	Record
Jul 31, 2006	Department of EnergyPERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY	$17,730,321,031	DEAC0206CH11357

Subcontracting opportunities with Uchicago Argonne

Large prime contractors such as Uchicago Argonne buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Uchicago Argonne is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Uchicago Argonne make from government contracts?: Uchicago Argonne, LLC received $3.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1 contract award. In FY2026 alone it received $1.2B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
Which agency spends the most with Uchicago Argonne?: The Department of Energy obligated $3.6B to Uchicago Argonne from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
What does Uchicago Argonne do for the government?: By contract dollars, Uchicago Argonne's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710).
Where does Uchicago Argonne perform its government contracts?: By place of performance, the most Uchicago Argonne contract dollars went to work in Illinois ($3.6B).
Are Uchicago Argonne's government contracts growing?: Uchicago Argonne's federal contract obligations rose 3% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($1.2B), 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 Uchicago Argonne?: Look at the agencies and industries Uchicago Argonne 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.