Federal contract market · NAICS 541380
Testing Laboratories (NAICS 541380): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $398M
- Contract awards
- 2,958
- Average award size
- $135K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 30.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $502M |
| FY22 | $575M |
| FY23 | $619M |
| FY24 | $671M |
| FY25 | $574M |
| FY26 | $398M |
Obligations fell 30.7% year over year, from $574M in FY2025 to $398M in FY2026 to date.
Testing Laboratories (NAICS 541380) shows $398M in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The sector recorded 2,958 awards with an average award size of $135K. Obligations fell 30.7% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations trended from $502M in FY21 to $575M in FY22, $619M in FY23, $671M in FY24, $574M in FY25, and $398M in FY26. The Department of Defense led buying activity with $182M in obligations, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $46.7M and the Department of Health and Human Services with $34.1M. AGILE DEFENSE, LLC was the top vendor with $35M in obligations, followed by MERRICK & COMPANY with $28.8M and RAYTHEON COMPANY with $22.4M. These counts and dollar totals describe the market through the fiscal year to date and reflect contract obligations only, not full-year totals or other financial measures.
Who are the biggest federal buyers of NAICS 541380 services?
The Department of Defense obligated $182M for Testing Laboratories services in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $46.7M, and the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $34.1M. The Department of Agriculture obligated $32.5M and the Department of Transportation obligated $28.8M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $182M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $46.7M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $34.1M |
| Department of Agriculture | $32.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $28.8M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $26.9M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $22.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $9.5M |
| Department of Justice | $5.7M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $3.5M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $182M (45.6% of all obligations).
Who are the largest contractors in the NAICS 541380 market?
AGILE DEFENSE, LLC received $35M in obligations in FY2026 to date. MERRICK & COMPANY received $28.8M and RAYTHEON COMPANY received $22.4M. ASTRION GROUP, LLC received $21.7M and THE BIONETICS CORP received $21.1M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| AGILE DEFENSE, LLC | $35M |
| MERRICK & COMPANY | $28.8M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $22.4M |
| ASTRION GROUP, LLC | $21.7M |
| THE BIONETICS CORP | $21.1M |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $21M |
| MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $20.6M |
| TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC | $16.7M |
| TEMPUS AI, INC | $11.1M |
| MCCRONE ASSOCIATES INC | $10.7M |
AGILE DEFENSE, LLC led all vendors with $35M in obligations, 8.8% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGILE DEFENSE, LLC | $35M |
| 2 | MERRICK & COMPANY | $28.8M |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $22.4M |
| 4 | ASTRION GROUP, LLC | $21.7M |
| 5 | THE BIONETICS CORP | $21.1M |
| 6 | GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $21M |
| 7 | MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $20.6M |
| 8 | TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC | $16.7M |
| 9 | TEMPUS AI, INC | $11.1M |
| 10 | MCCRONE ASSOCIATES INC | $10.7M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $204M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | ASTRION GROUP, LLC | $164M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 3 | THE BIONETICS CORP | $77.3M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $74.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | VITALANT | $46.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLC | $42.3M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | EMORY UNIVERSITY | $41.2M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | LOVELACE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $38.8M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC | $36.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 10 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $34.2M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | ALUTIIQ ESSENTIAL SERVICES LLC | $30.1M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 12 | MERRICK & COMPANY | $27M | Department of Agriculture |
| 13 | APPLIED GEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $26M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 14 | THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC | $24.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $20.6M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | MERRICK & COMPANY | $20.1M | Department of Agriculture |
| 17 | MRIGLOBAL | $19.9M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | CONSOLIDATED SAFETY SERVICES INCORPORATED | $19.9M | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 19 | OLH TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | $16.1M | Department of Justice |
| 20 | BONNER ANALYTICAL TESTING CO | $15.5M | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 21 | AZENTA US INC | $14.3M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | BANGHAM ENGINEERING INC | $13.6M | Department of Transportation |
| 23 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $12.9M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $12.8M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 25 | TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC | $12.7M | Department of Transportation |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FA226323C0002 | THE BIONETICS CORP | $77.3M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-30 |
| 2 | 75D30124C18440 | VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLC | $42.3M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-09-14 |
| 3 | 75N92023F00001 | EMORY UNIVERSITY | $41.2M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-03-26 |
| 4 | 75N92020F00001 | THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC | $36.4M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-06-30 |
| 5 | 1232SA25C0028 | MERRICK & COMPANY | $27M | Department of Agriculture | 2026-11-30 |
| 6 | 1232SA26C0001 | MERRICK & COMPANY | $20.1M | Department of Agriculture | 2026-11-30 |
| 7 | 75N92024F00001 | BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | $16.7M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-09-22 |
| 8 | 68HERH21F0030 | BONNER ANALYTICAL TESTING CO | $15.5M | Environmental Protection Agency | 2027-03-09 |
| 9 | 75N91025C00001 | AZENTA US INC | $14.3M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-07-31 |
| 10 | 693KA924C00009 | BANGHAM ENGINEERING INC | $13.6M | Department of Transportation | 2027-03-31 |
| 11 | 75N92020F00001 | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $12.8M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-06-30 |
| 12 | 693JJ923F000296 | TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC | $12.7M | Department of Transportation | 2027-06-30 |
| 13 | 68HERH21F0033 | CHEMTEX ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY, INC. | $12.4M | Environmental Protection Agency | 2027-03-09 |
| 14 | FA855626FB002 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $12.2M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-28 |
| 15 | 75N91022F00001 | RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | $11.4M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-07-31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541380?
The federal government obligated $398M on NAICS 541380 in FY2026 to date. The sector recorded 2,958 awards with an average award size of $135K, and obligations fell 30.7% year over year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541380 services?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $182M on Testing Laboratories services in FY2026 to date. Other major buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs with $46.7M and the Department of Health and Human Services with $34.1M.
Who are the largest NAICS 541380 government contractors?
AGILE DEFENSE, LLC is the largest contractor, receiving $35M in obligations in FY2026 to date. Other top contractors include MERRICK & COMPANY with $28.8M and RAYTHEON COMPANY with $22.4M.
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