01 / Contracting Office Profile
Naval Research Laboratory Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code N00173
Naval Research Laboratory is a federal contracting office within DEPT OF THE NAVY. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Naval Research Laboratory contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Naval Research Laboratory accounts for 0.4% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Naval Research Laboratory contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$435.62M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $435.62M | 1,284 | 562 | −41.0% |
| FY 2025 | $738.40M | 2,152 | 811 | +18.9% |
| FY 2024 | $620.87M | 2,139 | 793 | −3.6% |
| FY 2023 | $644.15M | 2,311 | 849 | +33.7% |
| FY 2022 | $481.86M | 1,975 | 718 | +0.7% |
| FY 2021 | $478.62M | 2,157 | 801 | +8.1% |
| FY 2020 | $442.93M | 1,646 | 589 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Naval Research Laboratory 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 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Naval Research Laboratory 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) | $2.15B | 3,153 | 174 | 55.9% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $685.33M | 1,652 | 52 | 17.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $279.13M | 861 | 96 | 7.3% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $78.80M | 1,150 | 438 | 2.1% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $74.46M | 167 | 41 | 1.9% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $63.71M | 94 | 7 | 1.7% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $49.13M | 437 | 155 | 1.3% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $45.16M | 54 | 17 | 1.2% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $40.57M | 529 | 112 | 1.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $30.64M | 164 | 55 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Naval Research Laboratory buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ13 | GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $617.86M | 1,187 | 32 | 16.1% |
| AJ12 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $381.46M | 877 | 59 | 9.9% |
| AR23 | R&D- SPACE: SCIENCE/APPLICATIONS (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $324.92M | 255 | 3 | 8.5% |
| AJ43 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $318.89M | 405 | 16 | 8.3% |
| AJ11 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH | $242.60M | 326 | 24 | 6.3% |
| AR13 | SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $210.81M | 332 | 6 | 5.5% |
| AC33 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $192.00M | 253 | 15 | 5.0% |
| AC63 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $190.69M | 248 | 17 | 5.0% |
| AC32 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $160.81M | 178 | 10 | 4.2% |
| AJ15 | GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $109.33M | 94 | 5 | 2.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Naval Research Laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSURANCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $589.92M | 368 | 15.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ43 |
| SPACE GROUND SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, INC | $253.32M | 158 | 6.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AR23 |
| ENVISIONEERING, INC. | $236.82M | 438 | 6.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ12 |
| TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CORPORATION | $214.05M | 264 | 5.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC32 |
| NEXGEN COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $131.64M | 49 | 3.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ11 |
| PERATON INC. | $123.11M | 196 | 3.2% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AC63 |
| EXCET, INC. | $120.68M | 314 | 3.1% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ13 |
| ASRC FEDERAL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, LLC | $108.30M | 86 | 2.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ15 |
| ANALEX CORPORATION | $95.25M | 92 | 2.5% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AC63 |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY | $91.08M | 56 | 2.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Naval Research Laboratory 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 88.2%
Small-business share 2.7%
Set-aside share 55.4%
Average action value $281.2K
Largest recorded action $35.50M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Naval Research Laboratory award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017325F5112 | ANSYS INC | Jul 1, 2026 | $19.3K | 513210 | 7B22 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| N0017323F2016 | TCS INTERPRETING, INC. | Jul 1, 2026 | $102.6K | 541930 | R608 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| N0017326P5829 | UIC SCIENCE, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $49.1K | 541990 | B529 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| N0017322P0140 | MOUSER ELECTRONICS, INC. | Jul 1, 2026 | -$344 | 332312 | 5680 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| N0017326P2407 | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 | 513120 | 7630 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| N0017326P0349 | CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $65.0K | 811210 | J066 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
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 Naval Research Laboratory represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.84B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 13,664 contract actions and an average action value of $281.2K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DEPT OF THE NAVY 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 88.2% 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 AJ13. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.