01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Naval Research Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code N00014
Office of Naval Research 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 contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Office of Naval Research 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
Office of Naval Research 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$765.62M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $765.62M | 1,447 | 314 | −23.6% |
| FY 2024 | $1.00B | 1,796 | 358 | +6.0% |
| FY 2023 | $945.43M | 1,655 | 329 | +13.0% |
| FY 2022 | $836.72M | 1,856 | 350 | +12.5% |
| FY 2021 | $743.83M | 1,662 | 334 | −7.8% |
| FY 2020 | $806.62M | 1,993 | 351 | +10.8% |
| FY 2019 | $727.78M | 1,945 | 377 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Naval Research 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 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) | $3.87B | 5,788 | 450 | 66.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $695.85M | 3,035 | 7 | 11.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $493.19M | 784 | 39 | 8.5% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $445.27M | 1,715 | 192 | 7.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $52.91M | 118 | 6 | 0.9% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $47.05M | 22 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $41.98M | 57 | 8 | 0.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $29.95M | 144 | 30 | 0.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $23.85M | 71 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $19.31M | 6 | 2 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Naval Research 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 | $1.57B | 1,592 | 152 | 26.9% |
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $924.07M | 1,497 | 216 | 15.9% |
| AD92 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $916.38M | 2,305 | 257 | 15.7% |
| B541 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | $691.97M | 3,015 | 2 | 11.9% |
| AD93 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $584.93M | 1,098 | 126 | 10.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $457.03M | 749 | 36 | 7.8% |
| AE33 | R&D- ECONOMIC GROWTH: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $172.07M | 554 | 5 | 3.0% |
| AD94 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT) | $97.76M | 80 | 13 | 1.7% |
| AC11 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | $73.64M | 110 | 19 | 1.3% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $57.10M | 154 | 17 | 1.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Naval Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA CORPORATION, THE | $691.56M | 3,012 | 11.9% | NAICS 541990 · PSC B541 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $232.91M | 741 | 4.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AE33 |
| INNOVATIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $206.16M | 50 | 3.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $188.01M | 43 | 3.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $147.34M | 137 | 2.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD93 |
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | $144.71M | 378 | 2.5% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AD92 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $137.94M | 171 | 2.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD93 |
| MARTIN DEFENSE GROUP, LLC | $127.19M | 107 | 2.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD92 |
| AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $103.64M | 130 | 1.8% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R408 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $89.60M | 90 | 1.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Naval Research 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 2.7%
Set-aside share 75.7%
Average action value $471.8K
Largest recorded action $44.52M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Naval Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0001424FT151 | CNA CORPORATION, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541990 | B541 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| N0001422C1042 | INNOVATIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $2.20M | 541715 | AC13 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| N0001419C2017 | MAYO CLINIC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | AD92 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| N0001422FB004 | CNA CORPORATION, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | $185.8K | 541990 | B541 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| N0001425C2410 | FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN & MACHINE COGNITION INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $7.3K | 541715 | AC12 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| N0001416F4006 | DIGITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$264.8K | 541512 | R408 | DEPT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
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 represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$5.83B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 12,354 contract actions and an average action value of $471.8K 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 541715 and PSC AC13. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.