University of Dayton Government Contracts
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University of Dayton government contracts totaled $620M across 134 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In the latest year, obligations were down 22.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $580M (94% of the total) in obligations.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $190,500,184 across 67 awards with activity that year, a change of -22.4% from $245,351,546 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $620,009,736 across 134 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $191M
- Awards in FY2026
- 67
- Change vs FY2025
- -22.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $620M
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.
University of Dayton federal contracts by year
University of Dayton federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $190,500,184 | 67 | -22.4% |
| FY2025 | $245,351,546 | 95 | +33.2% |
| FY2024 | $184,158,005 | 113 | n/a |
About University of Dayton's federal contracts
University of Dayton's federal contract obligations rose 3% from FY2024 ($184M) to FY2026 ($191M), 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 University of Dayton's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (94%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 85% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most University of Dayton contract work are Ohio, Florida and Virginia; Ohio alone accounts for 98%.
Which agencies award University of Dayton contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to University of Dayton. University of Dayton DoD contracts account for 94% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $580,083,547 | 93.6% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $39,921,530 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Environmental Protection Agency | $3,754 | <0.1% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $906 | <0.1% |
University of Dayton contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on University of Dayton'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 | $528,346,711 | 85.2% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $50,854,893 | 8.2% |
| 3 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsNAICS 611310 | $15,159,605 | 2.4% |
| 4 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $13,268,916 | 2.1% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $10,561,573 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Professional and Management Development TrainingNAICS 611430 | $1,818,038 | 0.3% |
Where University of Dayton contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to University of Dayton
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 University of Dayton contract awards
The latest University of Dayton contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Department of Defense8512224102!HANDLE,DOOR | $160,216 | SPE4A726PD589 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseRAPID OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES AND MANUFACTURING FOR OPTIMIZED READINESS (ROCMOR) TASK ORDER (TO) 02, EZP SERVICES | $7,232,976 | FA868426FB003 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Department of DefenseMULTIDISCIPLINARY, AERODYNAMICS, AND STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH (MASTR) | $14,989 | FA239126FB010 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Department of DefenseRAPID OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES AND MANUFACTURING FOR OPTIMIZED READINESS (ROCMOR) TASK ORDER (TO) 01 | $59,480,303 | FA868426FB001 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Department of DefensePERVASIVE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION FOR COMPLEX-SOLUTIONS IN OPERATIONAL AND URGENT SYSTEMS TASK ORDER 004 | $5,695,513 | FA239426FB001 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Department of DefenseCOUNTER-TARGETING ENHANCEMENT RESEARCH (COUNTER), TASK ORDER 3 (BDAM) | $1,329,375 | FA238426FB002 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseSCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER. | $500 | HQ085926FF820 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Department of DefenseCOUNTER-TARGETING ENHANCEMENT RESEARCH (COUNTER), TASK ORDER 2 (BOBCAT) | $1,068,000 | FA238426FB001 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Environmental Protection AgencyR499 - DEVELOPMENT OF DRONE-BASED AERIAL SAMPLING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND AIR QUALITY MAINTENANCE | $135,943 | 68HERC26F0026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Department of DefensePRECIOUS TASK ORDER 0003 ONERRING | $11,931,932 | FA239425FB016 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Department of DefenseHYBRID ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERED OPERATIONALLY RELEVANT AND EXPLAINABLE (HAARDCORE) | $16,535,633 | FA239125CB010 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Department of DefenseCOUNTER-TARGETING ENHANCEMENT RESEARCH (COUNTER) - TASK ORDER 1 | $3,396,946 | FA238425FB002 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Department of DefenseF-15 SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SERVICES (SES) | $2,818,867 | FA850525F0005 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS PROJECT WILL LEVERAGE ADVANCEMENTS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, EXPEDITIONARY SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND LOGIT TO ADDRESS TECHNICAL AND MANUFACTURING GAPS, ENHANCE OPERATIONAL READINESS, AND MITIGATE | $10,967,436 | FA868425CB006 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Department of DefensePRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEERING SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION TASK ORDER OFF OF RAPID SUSTAINMENT OFFICE MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ (FA8003-24-D-0026) | $13,107,700 | FA868425FB001 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Department of DefenseAFRL SUPERVISORY ACCELERATION PROGRAM (ASAP) AND ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SUPERVISORS (ADPS) | $1,136,772 | FA239625CB010 |
| May 22, 2025 | Department of DefensePERVASIVE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION FOR COMPLEX-SOLUTIONS IN OPERATIONAL AND URGENT SYSTEMS TASK ORDER 0002 | $8,444,834 | FA239425FB015 |
| May 22, 2025 | Department of DefensePERVASIVE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION FOR COMPLEX-SOLUTIONS IN OPERATIONAL AND URGENT SYSTEMS TASK ORDER 0001 | $64,275,092 | FA239425FB014 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Department of Defense8511270217!ENGINEERING | $16,297 | SPE4AX25F3695 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseCHARACTERIZATION OF ADVANCED COMPOSITES (CAC) | $3,637,794 | FA239425FB001 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHOPKINSON BAR TESTING OF ARTIFICIAL BIRD PROJECTILES | $906 | 80NSSC25PA277 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Department of DefenseF-35 WIND TUNNEL (WT) MODEL FINITE ELEMENT MODELING (FEM) AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT | $363,770 | FA248624FB017 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Department of DefenseACDC UDRI VELCRO R&D | $457,935 | W911W624C0009 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Department of DefenseRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AUTONOMOUS SENSING AND INFORMATION FUSION - BAA | $863,444 | W911QX24C0027 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Department of DefenseSMALL EXPENDABLE TURBINE (SET) PHASE II RISK REDUCTION EXPERIMENTATION | $15,158,699 | FA868424CB026 |
Subcontracting opportunities with University of Dayton
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does University of Dayton make from government contracts?
- University of Dayton received $620M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 134 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $191M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with University of Dayton?
- The Department of Defense obligated $580M to University of Dayton from FY2024 to FY2026, 94% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does University of Dayton do for the government?
- By contract dollars, University of Dayton'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 colleges, universities, and professional schools (NAICS 611310).
- Where does University of Dayton perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most University of Dayton contract dollars went to work in Ohio ($605M), Florida ($10.4M) and Virginia ($4.3M).
- Are University of Dayton's government contracts growing?
- University of Dayton's federal contract obligations rose 3% from FY2024 ($184M) to FY2026 ($191M), 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 University of Dayton?
- Look at the agencies and industries University of Dayton 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.