01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 611310 Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 611310
Federal contract activity classified under Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 611310 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 611310 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$834.74M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $680.83M | 4,473 | 671 | 94 | — |
| FY 2020 | $723.50M | 4,416 | 754 | 91 | +6.3% |
| FY 2021 | $801.16M | 4,482 | 759 | 85 | +10.7% |
| FY 2022 | $698.52M | 4,471 | 698 | 78 | −12.8% |
| FY 2023 | $799.50M | 4,444 | 663 | 72 | +14.5% |
| FY 2024 | $678.55M | 4,746 | 686 | 72 | −15.1% |
| FY 2025 | $834.74M | 4,400 | 687 | 70 | +23.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.42B | 8,471 | 310 | 27.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.39B | 301 | 17 | 26.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.38B | 14,516 | 628 | 26.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $204.49M | 1,238 | 170 | 3.9% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $197.33M | 320 | 11 | 3.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $106.70M | 291 | 48 | 2.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $106.29M | 802 | 142 | 2.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $104.74M | 534 | 91 | 2.0% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $49.12M | 150 | 1 | 0.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $33.03M | 751 | 165 | 0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 611310?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER | 892430 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.10B | 217 | 1 | 21.0% |
| NAVY MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL | N0622A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $454.88M | 9,840 | 265 | 8.7% |
| NNSA MO CONTRACTING | 892332 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $288.48M | 15 | 1 | 5.5% |
| 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) | 36C249 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $200.53M | 569 | 17 | 3.8% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $197.33M | 320 | 11 | 3.8% |
| NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND | N3560A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $183.01M | 666 | 88 | 3.5% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $156.01M | 408 | 24 | 3.0% |
| 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) | 36C257 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $145.54M | 551 | 9 | 2.8% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W31P4Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $109.76M | 46 | 3 | 2.1% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $104.74M | 534 | 91 | 2.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 611310 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, THE | $1.10B | 223 | 4 | 21.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA THE (7788) | $288.48M | 15 | 1 | 5.5% | May 5, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $177.48M | 493 | 17 | 3.4% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| CUBRC, INC. | $109.76M | 44 | 1 | 2.1% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $98.62M | 240 | 3 | 1.9% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS | $92.72M | 107 | 7 | 1.8% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $73.89M | 194 | 9 | 1.4% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, THE | $66.38M | 316 | 3 | 1.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | $61.22M | 42 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | $51.30M | 721 | 3 | 1.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 611310?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M181 | OPER OF GOVT R&D GOCO FACILITIES | $1.39B | 232 | 2 | 26.6% |
| U005 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES | $1.22B | 13,688 | 459 | 23.4% |
| Q523 | MEDICAL- SURGERY | $303.50M | 1,149 | 62 | 5.8% |
| Q522 | MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY | $185.22M | 617 | 44 | 3.6% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $183.62M | 1,427 | 280 | 3.5% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $118.89M | 1,366 | 292 | 2.3% |
| Q509 | MEDICAL- INTERNAL MEDICINE | $111.73M | 247 | 22 | 2.1% |
| Q502 | MEDICAL- CARDIO-VASCULAR | $107.16M | 486 | 33 | 2.1% |
| Q501 | MEDICAL- ANESTHESIOLOGY | $98.92M | 183 | 9 | 1.9% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $85.22M | 941 | 130 | 1.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 611310?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.44B | 18,778 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $239.96M | 6,367 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.51B | 5,772 |
| BPA CALL | $30.49M | 515 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 611310?
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 $5.22B market as addressable.