01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541711 Research And Development In Biotechnology Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541711
Federal contract activity classified under Research And Development In Biotechnology across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541711 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541711 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.32B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $2.07B | 1,197 | 338 | 23 | — |
| FY 2021 | $1.22B | 933 | 288 | 19 | −40.9% |
| FY 2022 | $945.33M | 851 | 228 | 19 | −22.5% |
| FY 2023 | $1.85B | 568 | 149 | 19 | +95.5% |
| FY 2024 | $1.27B | 530 | 121 | 17 | −31.4% |
| FY 2025 | $699.30M | 268 | 83 | 13 | −44.8% |
| FY 2026 | $1.32B | 178 | 63 | 10 | +88.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $6.38B | 295 | 1 | 68.1% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $2.37B | 740 | 72 | 25.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $401.16M | 2,124 | 226 | 4.3% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $93.22M | 209 | 29 | 1.0% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $39.61M | 209 | 30 | 0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $25.66M | 56 | 6 | 0.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $24.72M | 316 | 75 | 0.3% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $15.90M | 107 | 36 | 0.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $7.23M | 47 | 16 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $6.39M | 54 | 12 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541711?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE | 892434 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $6.38B | 295 | 1 | 68.1% |
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $2.37B | 740 | 72 | 25.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID | 75N930 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $337.75M | 1,404 | 116 | 3.6% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $93.22M | 189 | 16 | 1.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD | 75N940 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $59.41M | 116 | 12 | 0.6% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $39.61M | 209 | 30 | 0.4% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $25.41M | 51 | 3 | 0.3% |
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $17.02M | 182 | 43 | 0.2% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY | HDTRA1 | DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | $15.90M | 107 | 36 | 0.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA | 75N950 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $10.80M | 217 | 26 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541711 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLC | $6.38B | 295 | 1 | 68.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. | $963.94M | 37 | 2 | 10.3% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $912.55M | 27 | 1 | 9.7% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. | $202.71M | 13 | 2 | 2.2% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | $93.25M | 166 | 1 | 1.0% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| CERUS CORPORATION | $82.02M | 24 | 1 | 0.9% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| TECHNICAL RESOURCES INC | $80.40M | 50 | 2 | 0.9% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION | $79.84M | 33 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC. | $70.68M | 14 | 1 | 0.8% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| EMMES CORPORATION, THE | $48.25M | 44 | 2 | 0.5% | Sep 2, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541711?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M181 | OPER OF GOVT R&D GOCO FACILITIES | $6.38B | 295 | 1 | 68.1% |
| AN13 | HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $1.32B | 637 | 70 | 14.1% |
| AN12 | HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.12B | 651 | 67 | 12.0% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $153.36M | 71 | 28 | 1.6% |
| AN11 | HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH | $86.44M | 1,145 | 131 | 0.9% |
| AJ56 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: LIFE SCIENCES (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $79.78M | 30 | 1 | 0.9% |
| AJ11 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH | $66.63M | 74 | 6 | 0.7% |
| R416 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE | $28.25M | 36 | 4 | 0.3% |
| AD92 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $27.59M | 209 | 55 | 0.3% |
| AJ53 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: LIFE SCIENCES (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $24.54M | 20 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541711?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $451.51M | 2,239 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $8.91B | 1,826 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | -$2.10M | 287 |
| BPA CALL | $900.8K | 173 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541711?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $9.36B market as addressable.