01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Naval Research Chicago Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code N62880
Office of Naval Research Chicago 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
Office of Naval Research Chicago contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Office of Naval Research Chicago accounts for 0.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Office of Naval Research Chicago 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-$340
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | -$340 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 34 | 3 | +100.0% |
| FY 2024 | -$166.8K | 25 | 1 | +92.4% |
| FY 2023 | -$2.18M | 139 | 7 | +18.1% |
| FY 2022 | -$2.67M | 180 | 6 | −211.9% |
| FY 2021 | -$854.7K | 86 | 6 | −451.2% |
| FY 2020 | -$155.1K | 30 | 4 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Naval Research Chicago 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 Office of Naval Research Chicago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $0 | 6 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | -$59.8K | 12 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$1.05M | 264 | 8 | 17.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$4.92M | 211 | 8 | 81.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Naval Research Chicago buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE33 | R&D- ECONOMIC GROWTH: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $20.5K | 9 | 1 | -0.3% |
| AC66 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AC62 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| AC51 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: WEAPONS (BASIC RESEARCH) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AZ15 | R&D- OTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AC57 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: WEAPONS (COMMERCIALIZED) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AC22 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: MISSILE/SPACE SYSTEMS (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AC65 | R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| H123 | QUALITY CONTROL- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Naval Research Chicago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541380 · PSC AF12 |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, THE | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AZ12 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD92 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541714 · PSC AD91 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD92 |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | $0 | 3 | 0.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | $0 | 38 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AZ12 |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 611310 · PSC AZ12 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, THE | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AC22 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | -$340 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AD92 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Naval Research Chicago 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 -100.0%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share -10.5%
Average action value -$12.1K
Largest recorded action $41.5K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Naval Research Chicago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0002424F8378 | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | Jun 5, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | AC12 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH CHICAGO |
| N0002422F8369 | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | Jun 5, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | AC12 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH CHICAGO |
| N0001410C0199 | UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | Feb 19, 2026 | -$340 | 541712 | AD92 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH CHICAGO |
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 Office of Naval Research Chicago represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
-$6.03M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 497 contract actions and an average action value of -$12.1K 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 -100.0% 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 541512 and PSC AE33. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.