01 / Contracting Office Profile
Water, Tribal&Science Division Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 68HERW
Water, Tribal&Science Division is a federal contracting office within ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Water, Tribal&Science Division contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Water, Tribal&Science Division accounts for 1.9% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Water, Tribal&Science Division 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$206.54M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $206.54M | 1,700 | 227 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Water, Tribal&Science Division 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Water, Tribal&Science Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $109.20M | 694 | 27 | 52.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $32.12M | 251 | 22 | 15.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $19.53M | 246 | 24 | 9.5% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $15.94M | 69 | 9 | 7.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $12.66M | 77 | 24 | 6.1% |
| 541110 | OFFICES OF LAWYERS | $3.47M | 13 | 5 | 1.7% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $3.27M | 24 | 10 | 1.6% |
| 541940 | VETERINARY SERVICES | $2.11M | 8 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $1.59M | 9 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $1.17M | 35 | 7 | 0.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Water, Tribal&Science Division buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $82.18M | 523 | 47 | 39.8% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $29.93M | 321 | 15 | 14.5% |
| F999 | OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $16.98M | 152 | 8 | 8.2% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $13.58M | 37 | 14 | 6.6% |
| F115 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT | $12.57M | 46 | 6 | 6.1% |
| AJ15 | GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $9.01M | 70 | 1 | 4.4% |
| B510 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS | $7.94M | 50 | 6 | 3.8% |
| AJ14 | GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $4.73M | 7 | 2 | 2.3% |
| AJ11 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH | $3.99M | 47 | 8 | 1.9% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $3.47M | 13 | 5 | 1.7% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Water, Tribal&Science Division 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. | $44.80M | 93 | 21.7% | NAICS 541620 · PSC R499 |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $33.51M | 380 | 16.2% | NAICS 541620 · PSC F999 |
| THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $18.91M | 137 | 9.2% | NAICS 541620 · PSC R425 |
| SYSTALEX CORPORATION | $13.26M | 24 | 6.4% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA10 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $9.46M | 32 | 4.6% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R425 |
| GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, INC. | $9.06M | 39 | 4.4% | NAICS 541620 · PSC R499 |
| PB&A/CSS JV, LLC. | $8.63M | 34 | 4.2% | NAICS 541620 · PSC AJ11 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $8.05M | 135 | 3.9% | NAICS 541620 · PSC R499 |
| PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $6.69M | 26 | 3.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC R425 |
| SRC INC | $6.31M | 52 | 3.1% | NAICS 541620 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Water, Tribal&Science Division 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 98.9%
Small-business share 7.0%
Set-aside share 16.7%
Average action value $121.5K
Largest recorded action $15.58M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Water, Tribal&Science Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68HERF26F0050 | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $37.6K | 541715 | R425 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
| 68HERW26F0206 | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $781.7K | 541715 | R425 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
| 68HERW26F0254 | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $600.0K | 541715 | AJ15 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
| 68HERH25F0353 | WILLIAMS, ADLEY & COMPANY - DC, LLP | Sep 30, 2026 | $62.3K | 541211 | R699 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
| 68HERW26F0047 | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | Sep 30, 2026 | $90.0K | 541611 | R425 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
| 68HERW26F0264 | BAHFED CORP | Sep 30, 2026 | $140.4K | 541519 | 7A21 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WATER, TRIBAL&SCIENCE DIVISION |
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 Water, Tribal&Science Division represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$206.54M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,700 contract actions and an average action value of $121.5K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. 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 98.9% 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 541620 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.