01 / Contracting Office Profile
Nswc Dahlgren Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code N00178
Nswc Dahlgren 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
Nswc Dahlgren contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Nswc Dahlgren accounts for 0.6% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Nswc Dahlgren 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$795.33M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $795.33M | 2,649 | 576 | −18.2% |
| FY 2025 | $972.68M | 4,935 | 1,720 | +1.0% |
| FY 2024 | $963.31M | 5,310 | 2,206 | +9.9% |
| FY 2023 | $876.26M | 3,790 | 805 | +13.7% |
| FY 2022 | $770.96M | 3,977 | 822 | −12.6% |
| FY 2021 | $881.68M | 4,623 | 1,436 | −0.3% |
| FY 2020 | $884.60M | 3,985 | 780 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Nswc Dahlgren 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 Nswc Dahlgren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $4.90B | 17,843 | 3,451 | 79.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $221.61M | 3,012 | 168 | 3.6% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $81.47M | 961 | 158 | 1.3% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $72.02M | 387 | 23 | 1.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $65.53M | 340 | 19 | 1.1% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $62.33M | 707 | 117 | 1.0% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $61.05M | 331 | 20 | 1.0% |
| 336415 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PROPULSION UNIT AND PROPULSION UNIT PARTS MANUFACTURING | $51.08M | 46 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $47.25M | 189 | 54 | 0.8% |
| 332721 | PRECISION TURNED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $45.43M | 210 | 16 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Nswc Dahlgren buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $2.73B | 6,472 | 80 | 44.4% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $559.59M | 870 | 12 | 9.1% |
| B541 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | $212.49M | 866 | 14 | 3.5% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $175.07M | 395 | 15 | 2.8% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $147.34M | 1,558 | 219 | 2.4% |
| K099 | MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS | $145.51M | 322 | 7 | 2.4% |
| D302 | IT AND TELECOM- SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT | $109.81M | 367 | 5 | 1.8% |
| H249 | EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT | $91.20M | 225 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 5342 | HARDWARE, WEAPON SYSTEM | $87.91M | 385 | 13 | 1.4% |
| AC13 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $86.12M | 236 | 9 | 1.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Nswc Dahlgren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $479.83M | 318 | 7.8% | NAICS 541330 · PSC U008 |
| SIMVENTIONS, INC. | $442.55M | 1,047 | 7.2% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $322.48M | 1,149 | 5.2% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | $314.13M | 945 | 5.1% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC | $283.51M | 589 | 4.6% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $221.08M | 484 | 3.6% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| HII TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION | $178.80M | 192 | 2.9% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| TATITLEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $176.57M | 372 | 2.9% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $161.03M | 360 | 2.6% | NAICS 541330 · PSC N020 |
| BOWHEAD PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $147.65M | 667 | 2.4% | NAICS 541330 · PSC D316 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Nswc Dahlgren 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 97.8%
Small-business share 4.1%
Set-aside share 20.2%
Average action value $209.9K
Largest recorded action $28.85M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Nswc Dahlgren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017822F3029 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | Jul 1, 2026 | $1.40M | 541330 | R425 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
| N0017823F3015 | HII TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION | Jul 1, 2026 | $170.0K | 541330 | R425 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
| N0017826FS842 | NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | Jul 1, 2026 | $307.6K | 541519 | 6130 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
| N0017826P6774 | SOURCE CODE LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $45.0K | 334111 | 7B20 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
| N0017826F3107 | BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $105.0K | 541330 | AC34 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
| N0017826P6742 | UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS LLC | Jul 1, 2026 | $122.4K | 513210 | DA10 | DEPT OF THE NAVY NSWC DAHLGREN |
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 Nswc Dahlgren represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$6.14B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 29,269 contract actions and an average action value of $209.9K 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 97.8% 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 541330 and PSC R425. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.