01 / Contracting Office Profile
Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code HR0011
Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy is a federal contracting office within DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA). This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy accounts for 100.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’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$1.82B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.82B | 1,870 | 283 | +0.5% |
| FY 2024 | $1.81B | 1,831 | 300 | +11.3% |
| FY 2023 | $1.62B | 1,615 | 260 | −2.7% |
| FY 2022 | $1.67B | 1,779 | 277 | +9.0% |
| FY 2021 | $1.53B | 1,446 | 269 | +22.1% |
| FY 2020 | $1.25B | 1,273 | 247 | +43.5% |
| FY 2019 | $874.27M | 1,108 | 240 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $7.10B | 7,310 | 399 | 67.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $871.71M | 632 | 11 | 8.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $798.47M | 1,217 | 106 | 7.5% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $551.78M | 73 | 2 | 5.2% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $337.05M | 564 | 63 | 3.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $167.19M | 177 | 10 | 1.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $121.46M | 65 | 22 | 1.1% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $107.52M | 37 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $98.88M | 29 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $72.61M | 229 | 15 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC13 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $2.39B | 1,574 | 105 | 22.6% |
| AD93 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $2.05B | 1,235 | 99 | 19.3% |
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.35B | 1,990 | 158 | 12.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.21B | 1,204 | 53 | 11.4% |
| AD92 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $1.19B | 2,087 | 148 | 11.2% |
| D301 | IT AND TELECOM- FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE | $757.86M | 138 | 3 | 7.2% |
| AC11 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | $750.98M | 932 | 52 | 7.1% |
| AD91 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (BASIC RESEARCH) | $310.33M | 724 | 70 | 2.9% |
| AC15 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $162.48M | 387 | 94 | 1.5% |
| R430 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING | $67.99M | 29 | 2 | 0.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $916.73M | 129 | 8.7% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE | $809.01M | 1,107 | 7.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11 |
| SECURIGENCE LLC | $551.47M | 72 | 5.2% | NAICS 541511 · PSC D301 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $410.95M | 172 | 3.9% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AD93 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $364.22M | 252 | 3.4% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC | $260.26M | 261 | 2.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC. | $230.66M | 158 | 2.2% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| SRI INTERNATIONAL | $229.26M | 390 | 2.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD92 |
| APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP. | $215.26M | 89 | 2.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD93 |
| AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION | $199.95M | 68 | 1.9% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 99.1%
Small-business share 0.3%
Set-aside share 82.0%
Average action value $968.9K
Largest recorded action $108.23M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy 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.
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 Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$10.58B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 10,922 contract actions and an average action value of $968.9K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) and DEPT OF DEFENSE. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 99.1% 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 541715 and PSC AC13. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.