Federal contract market · NAICS 541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (NAICS 541690): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.9B
- Contract awards
- 3,670
- Average award size
- $516K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 12.6% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.9B |
| FY22 | $2B |
| FY23 | $2B |
| FY24 | $2.3B |
| FY25 | $2.2B |
| FY26 | $1.9B |
Obligations fell 12.6% year over year, from $2.2B in FY2025 to $1.9B in FY2026 to date.
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (NAICS 541690) has $1.9B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The market recorded 3,670 awards with an average award size of $516K, and obligations are down 12.6% year over year. Fiscal-year trends show obligations of $1.9B in FY21, $2B in FY22, $2B in FY23, $2.3B in FY24, and $2.2B in FY25 before the current FY26 total of $1.9B. The Department of Defense leads buying with $497M, followed closely by the Department of Health and Human Services with $487M and the Agency for International Development with $447M. DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) is the largest named recipient with $447M, and KELLY SERVICES, INC. follows at $104M. This profile highlights concentrated buying at a few large agencies and a mix of disclosed prime vendors and undisclosed domestic awardees in the FY2026 to date market.
Who are the biggest buyers in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense obligated $497M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $487M, and the Agency for International Development obligated $447M. The Department of Energy, Department of State, and General Services Administration follow with $72.7M, $60.1M, and $59.8M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $497M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $487M |
| Agency for International Development | $447M |
| Department of Energy | $72.7M |
| Department of State | $60.1M |
| General Services Administration | $59.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $56.6M |
| Department of Commerce | $39.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $32.9M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $24.2M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $497M (26.3% of all obligations).
Which vendors lead NAICS 541690 in FY2026 to date?
DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) received $447M in obligations. KELLY SERVICES, INC. received $104M and GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC received $96.3M. SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION and GAP SOLUTIONS, INC. received $59.5M and $46.4M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $447M |
| KELLY SERVICES, INC. | $104M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC | $96.3M |
| SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $59.5M |
| GAP SOLUTIONS, INC. | $46.4M |
| UNWIN CO | $42.5M |
| PUNDIR GROUP, INC | $42.3M |
| PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $41.9M |
| AXLE INFORMATICS, LLC | $37.8M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.8M |
DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) led all vendors with $447M in obligations, 23.6% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $447M |
| 2 | KELLY SERVICES, INC. | $104M |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC | $96.3M |
| 4 | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $59.5M |
| 5 | GAP SOLUTIONS, INC. | $46.4M |
| 6 | UNWIN CO | $42.5M |
| 7 | PUNDIR GROUP, INC | $42.3M |
| 8 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $41.9M |
| 9 | AXLE INFORMATICS, LLC | $37.8M |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $897M | Agency for International Development |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $364M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $271M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | UNWIN CO | $214M | Department of Energy |
| 5 | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | MICHAEL STAPLETON ASSOCIATES, LTD. | $128M | Department of State |
| 7 | AMERESCO SELECT, INC. | $113M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | AMERESCO SELECT, INC. | $101M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $87.8M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $83.9M | Department of State |
| 11 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $76.7M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $74.1M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $70.4M | Agency for International Development |
| 14 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $65.9M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | GLOBAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY INC | $65.2M | Department of Energy |
| 16 | DEPENDABLE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $60.3M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | ESSEX MANAGEMENT LLC | $58.6M | Department of the Interior |
| 18 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $56.9M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | IDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $54.2M | Department of State |
| 20 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $53.6M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | AMERESCO SELECT, INC. | $48.1M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 22 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $45.4M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 23 | VANTOR SERVICES INC. | $45.2M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $43.8M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC | $43.2M | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HR001122C0073 | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $146M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-20 |
| 2 | 19AQMM22F3663 | MICHAEL STAPLETON ASSOCIATES, LTD. | $128M | Department of State | 2027-03-29 |
| 3 | FA448410F0001 | AMERESCO SELECT, INC. | $101M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-31 |
| 4 | HQ085822C0007 | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $87.8M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-25 |
| 5 | FA564125F0011 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $76.7M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 6 | FA564125F0021 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $65.9M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-29 |
| 7 | 72029422C00003 | CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $53M | Agency for International Development | 2027-09-28 |
| 8 | 70T01021F7670N010 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $45.4M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-10-19 |
| 9 | 70T01021F6100N001 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $42.9M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-10-17 |
| 10 | 72011721C00001 | CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $42.3M | Agency for International Development | 2027-03-22 |
| 11 | HDTRA122C0026 | AKIMA DATA MANAGEMENT LLC | $40.2M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-28 |
| 12 | HQ085821C0013 | MOBIUS CONSULTING, LLC | $40.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-07-15 |
| 13 | 89303026CEA000006 | UNWIN CO | $37.4M | Department of Energy | 2027-02-28 |
| 14 | 75Q80123F32002 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $33.7M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-02-20 |
| 15 | HT001122C0016 | KENNELL & ASSOCIATES INC | $33.1M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-17 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541690?
The federal government has obligated $1.9B on NAICS 541690 in FY2026 to date. The market counted 3,670 awards with an average award size of $516K, and obligations are down 12.6% year over year. Historical annual obligations were $1.9B in FY21, $2B in FY22, $2B in FY23, $2.3B in FY24, and $2.2B in FY25.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541690 services?
The top buyers are the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Agency for International Development. The Department of Defense obligated $497M, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $487M, and the Agency for International Development obligated $447M in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest NAICS 541690 government contractors?
DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), KELLY SERVICES, INC., and GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC are the largest contractors by obligations. DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) received $447M, KELLY SERVICES, INC. received $104M, and GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC received $96.3M in FY2026 to date.
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