Federal contract market · NAICS 541618
Other Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541618): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $147M
- Contract awards
- 560
- Average award size
- $262K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 82.6% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $537M |
| FY22 | $913M |
| FY23 | $864M |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $843M |
| FY26 | $147M |
Obligations fell 82.6% year over year, from $843M in FY2025 to $147M in FY2026 to date.
Other Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541618) shows reduced federal contract activity in FY2026 to date. Total obligations are $147M across 560 awards, with an average award size of $262K. Obligations fell 82.6% year over year. Historic obligations peaked in FY24 at $1.3B and then dropped to $843M in FY25 before reaching the current FY26 to date total of $147M. The Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services are the largest buying agencies so far, with obligations of $52.7M and $46.8M respectively. ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC, PALANTIR USG INC, and BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE lead vendors by obligations in FY2026 to date, holding $52.4M, $27.1M, and $14.4M respectively. Buyers and vendors beyond the top few show much smaller FY2026 to date obligations, with the General Services Administration at $3.5M and the tenth-ranked vendor at $3.8M. This snapshot covers fiscal-year-to-date obligations and reflects partial-year totals.
What explains the year-over-year decline in obligations?
The timing of contract awards and demand shifts explain the lower FY2026 to date total. Fiscal history shows obligations of $1.3B in FY24 and $843M in FY25 before the current total of $147M in FY26 to date. Concentration of large awards in prior years makes the current partial-year comparison appear sharply lower. Agency buying patterns, where the Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services account for the largest shares so far, also affect year-over-year totals.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $52.7M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $46.8M |
| Department of State | $18.1M |
| Department of Energy | $12.9M |
| General Services Administration | $3.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $2.9M |
| Department of Commerce | $2.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $1.7M |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $1.3M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $52.7M (35.9% of all obligations).
Which agencies and vendors matter most for bidders now?
The Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services matter most, with obligations of $52.7M and $46.8M respectively in FY2026 to date. ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC and PALANTIR USG INC matter most among vendors, with obligations of $52.4M and $27.1M respectively. Other agencies and vendors show much smaller FY2026 to date obligations, so competition and opportunity differ by buyer and incumbent presence. Monitoring award activity by those top buyers and vendors will show where current dollars are concentrated.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC | $52.4M |
| PALANTIR USG INC | $27.1M |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $14.4M |
| KADIAK LLC | $11.5M |
| ALLIANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $10.4M |
| ANGAYUT, LLC | $7.4M |
| ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS, LLC | $7.2M |
| NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS ALLIANCE, INC. | $6.3M |
| SGI GLOBAL LLC | $5.7M |
| CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INC | $3.8M |
ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC led all vendors with $52.4M in obligations, 35.7% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC | $52.4M |
| 2 | PALANTIR USG INC | $27.1M |
| 3 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $14.4M |
| 4 | KADIAK LLC | $11.5M |
| 5 | ALLIANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $10.4M |
| 6 | ANGAYUT, LLC | $7.4M |
| 7 | ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS, LLC | $7.2M |
| 8 | NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS ALLIANCE, INC. | $6.3M |
| 9 | SGI GLOBAL LLC | $5.7M |
| 10 | CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INC | $3.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OHIO KEPRO, LLC | $512M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 2 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $194M | Department of State |
| 3 | KADIAK LLC | $87.4M | Department of Energy |
| 4 | ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS, LLC | $81.3M | Department of State |
| 5 | HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | $78.6M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | TMF HEALTH QUALITY INSTITUTE | $77.1M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | HEALTH QUALITY INNOVATORS | $76.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | TELLIGEN, INC | $73.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | ALLIANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $70.2M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 10 | CSRA LLC | $50.8M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC | $49.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 12 | PALANTIR USG INC | $46.6M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SUPERIOR HEALTH QUALITY ALLIANCE INC | $45.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 14 | COMAGINE HEALTH | $44.6M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 15 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $43.1M | Department of State |
| 16 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $35.3M | Department of State |
| 17 | ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC | $31.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 18 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $28.1M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 19 | INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY | $23.8M | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| 20 | MOUNTAIN PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH | $23.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $21.8M | Department of State |
| 22 | SOCIAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $20.9M | Agency for International Development |
| 23 | COMAGINE HEALTH | $18.2M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 24 | SINCERUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC. | $17M | Department of State |
| 25 | IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE | $16.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19AQMM19F0009 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $194M | Department of State | 2026-09-26 |
| 2 | 19AQMM22F2329 | ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS, LLC | $81.3M | Department of State | 2026-09-30 |
| 3 | 19AQMM23F2781 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $79.9M | Department of State | 2027-06-24 |
| 4 | 75FCMC23C0010 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $28.1M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-02-26 |
| 5 | 19AQMM24F1629 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $21.8M | Department of State | 2026-12-25 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541618?
The federal government obligated $147M on NAICS 541618 in FY2026 to date. That total comes from 560 awards and an average award size of $262K, and obligations fell 82.6% year over year. Historical context shows obligations of $1.3B in FY24 and $843M in FY25 prior to the current partial-year total.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541618 services?
The Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of State buy the most NAICS 541618 services in FY2026 to date. Those agencies obligated $52.7M, $46.8M, and $18.1M respectively in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest NAICS 541618 government contractors?
ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC, PALANTIR USG INC, and BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE are the largest NAICS 541618 government contractors in FY2026 to date. Those vendors obligated $52.4M, $27.1M, and $14.4M respectively in FY2026 to date.
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