01 / Contracting Agency Profile
National Science Foundation Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 4900
National Science Foundation is a federal contracting agency within NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
National Science Foundation contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, National Science Foundation accounts for 100.0% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 1 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
National Science Foundation contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$711.04M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $711.04M | 948 | 274 | −8.3% |
| FY 2024 | $775.66M | 1,060 | 322 | +22.9% |
| FY 2023 | $631.13M | 1,007 | 340 | +9.3% |
| FY 2022 | $577.52M | 1,131 | 320 | +15.9% |
| FY 2021 | $498.10M | 890 | 311 | −1.0% |
| FY 2020 | $503.34M | 760 | 271 | −0.6% |
| FY 2019 | $506.24M | 805 | 283 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through National Science Foundation?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most National Science Foundation contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $2.08B | 222 | 16 | 49.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $487.28M | 1,661 | 112 | 11.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $452.72M | 494 | 38 | 10.8% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $408.67M | 363 | 33 | 9.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $244.83M | 1,274 | 132 | 5.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $79.95M | 270 | 21 | 1.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $54.09M | 78 | 24 | 1.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $46.72M | 99 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $39.84M | 81 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $35.25M | 133 | 16 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Science Foundation buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1HA | OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED (GOCO) R&D FACILITIES | $1.78B | 83 | 1 | 42.4% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $441.70M | 190 | 18 | 10.5% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $300.60M | 1,047 | 133 | 7.2% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $259.25M | 237 | 22 | 6.2% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $236.27M | 35 | 3 | 5.6% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $118.95M | 305 | 37 | 2.8% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $113.38M | 147 | 18 | 2.7% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $105.60M | 329 | 29 | 2.5% |
| B599 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | $76.65M | 299 | 10 | 1.8% |
| AJ11 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH | $61.99M | 99 | 41 | 1.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Science Foundation obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS INNOVATIONS CORPORATION | $1.78B | 83 | 42.4% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1HA |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $402.94M | 98 | 9.6% | NAICS 541511 · PSC D318 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $240.61M | 38 | 5.7% | NAICS 561210 · PSC R706 |
| BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC | $86.44M | 46 | 2.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D318 |
| SYNECTICS FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, INC. | $79.12M | 61 | 1.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D399 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $56.46M | 111 | 1.3% | NAICS 541611 · PSC B529 |
| NTT DATA SERVICES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LLC | $47.00M | 95 | 1.1% | NAICS 518210 · PSC 7E20 |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $46.36M | 45 | 1.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D318 |
| INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES INCORPORATED | $45.46M | 103 | 1.1% | NAICS 541990 · PSC AJ96 |
| DIRECTVIZ SOLUTIONS LLC | $44.38M | 24 | 1.1% | NAICS 541511 · PSC DA01 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Science Foundation award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 91.1%
Small-business share 9.0%
Set-aside share 64.8%
Average action value $636.7K
Largest recorded action $161.56M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Science Foundation award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49100419P1095 | KING STREET STATION HOTEL ASSOCIATES LESSEE LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$5.6K | 721110 | X1AB | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
| 49100421F0209 | NTOUCH-BCT STRATEGIES, LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$64.3K | 541611 | R499 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
| 49100421F0120 | AGILE BUSINESS CONCEPTS LLC | Sep 26, 2025 | -$4 | 541611 | R408 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
| 49100421C0036 | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | Sep 26, 2025 | -$10.5K | 541715 | AJ11 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
| 49100424F0247 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | Sep 26, 2025 | $0 | 541519 | R408 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
| 49100421C0026 | TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE | Sep 26, 2025 | -$47.5K | 541720 | AJ13 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether National Science Foundation represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$4.20B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 6,601 contract actions and an average action value of $636.7K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 1 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 91.1% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 561210 and PSC M1HA. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.