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 2020–FY 2026. 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 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$730.86M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $723.50M | 4,416 | 754 | 91 | — |
| FY 2021 | $801.16M | 4,482 | 759 | 85 | +10.7% |
| FY 2022 | $698.52M | 4,471 | 698 | 78 | −12.8% |
| FY 2023 | $799.54M | 4,444 | 663 | 72 | +14.5% |
| FY 2024 | $678.55M | 4,747 | 686 | 72 | −15.1% |
| FY 2025 | $834.74M | 4,401 | 687 | 70 | +23.0% |
| FY 2026 | $730.86M | 3,385 | 628 | 68 | −12.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.48B | 8,660 | 296 | 28.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.43B | 13,777 | 610 | 27.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.35B | 284 | 13 | 25.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $213.65M | 1,163 | 149 | 4.1% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $185.28M | 301 | 10 | 3.5% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $109.32M | 870 | 144 | 2.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $98.75M | 282 | 42 | 1.9% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $91.03M | 447 | 81 | 1.7% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $44.23M | 140 | 1 | 0.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $30.65M | 702 | 155 | 0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 611310?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER | 892430 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.15B | 214 | 1 | 21.9% |
| NAVY MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL | N0622A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $448.93M | 9,272 | 281 | 8.5% |
| NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND | N3560A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $321.10M | 954 | 89 | 6.1% |
| 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) | 36C249 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $225.66M | 620 | 16 | 4.3% |
| NNSA MO CONTRACTING | 892332 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $193.21M | 17 | 1 | 3.7% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $185.28M | 301 | 10 | 3.5% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $182.35M | 426 | 25 | 3.5% |
| 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) | 36C257 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $139.24M | 532 | 11 | 2.6% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W31P4Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $112.59M | 48 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | 36C246 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $102.65M | 257 | 9 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 611310 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, THE | $1.16B | 219 | 4 | 21.9% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA THE (7788) | $193.21M | 17 | 1 | 3.7% | May 11, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $163.84M | 454 | 15 | 3.1% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $119.53M | 252 | 2 | 2.3% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| CUBRC, INC. | $112.59M | 48 | 1 | 2.1% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS | $91.93M | 111 | 7 | 1.7% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $74.25M | 187 | 9 | 1.4% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, THE | $65.37M | 301 | 3 | 1.2% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | $52.86M | 753 | 3 | 1.0% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE | $51.25M | 117 | 5 | 1.0% | Sep 29, 2026 |
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 | $1.35B | 231 | 2 | 25.6% |
| U005 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES | $1.28B | 13,008 | 462 | 24.2% |
| Q523 | MEDICAL- SURGERY | $350.66M | 1,216 | 61 | 6.7% |
| Q522 | MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY | $186.34M | 643 | 39 | 3.5% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $162.96M | 1,254 | 260 | 3.1% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $137.08M | 1,321 | 265 | 2.6% |
| Q502 | MEDICAL- CARDIO-VASCULAR | $110.60M | 490 | 33 | 2.1% |
| Q509 | MEDICAL- INTERNAL MEDICINE | $103.44M | 241 | 21 | 2.0% |
| Q501 | MEDICAL- ANESTHESIOLOGY | $95.85M | 170 | 9 | 1.8% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $93.40M | 925 | 119 | 1.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 611310?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.56B | 18,289 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $240.85M | 5,922 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.43B | 5,666 |
| BPA CALL | $33.43M | 469 |
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 $5.27B market as addressable.