Federal contract market · NAICS 541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $10.4B
- Contract awards
- 7,982
- Average award size
- $1.3M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 12.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $10.8B |
| FY22 | $11.7B |
| FY23 | $14.4B |
| FY24 | $14.2B |
| FY25 | $11.9B |
| FY26 | $10.4B |
Obligations fell 12.8% year over year, from $11.9B in FY2025 to $10.4B in FY2026 to date.
NAICS 541990 recorded $10.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Award activity reached 7,982 contracts with an average award size of $1.3M. Obligations fell 12.8% year over year. Fiscal-year history shows obligations of $10.8B in FY21, $11.7B in FY22, $14.4B in FY23, $14.2B in FY24, $11.9B in FY25, and $10.4B in FY26. The Department of Defense led buying with $3.7B in obligations, followed by the Department of Energy with $2.4B and the General Services Administration with $1.5B. BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC was the largest vendor with $2.1B in obligations, followed by BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC at $685M and HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP at $611M. This market shows a recent decline from the FY23 peak and concentration among a handful of large buyers and suppliers. Contractors should expect procurement to reflect those major agency budgets and the sizable awards already visible among the top vendors.
How has federal spending on NAICS 541990 changed over recent years?
The fiscal-year series shows a rise to $14.4B in FY23 and then a decline to $10.4B in FY26. Obligations fell 12.8% year over year into FY26. The FY21 through FY26 sequence was $10.8B, $11.7B, $14.4B, $14.2B, $11.9B, and $10.4B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $3.7B |
| Department of Energy | $2.4B |
| General Services Administration | $1.5B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $1.2B |
| Department of Transportation | $551M |
| Agency for International Development | $273M |
| Department of Commerce | $225M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $102M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $92M |
| Department of State | $79.8M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $3.7B (35.4% of all obligations).
Which agencies and contractors account for the largest shares of NAICS 541990 obligations?
The Department of Defense obligated $3.7B, and the Department of Energy obligated $2.4B in FY2026 to date. BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC received $2.1B, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC received $685M, and HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP received $611M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $2.1B |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $685M |
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $611M |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $482M |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $431M |
| PTSI MANAGED SERVICES INC | $354M |
| INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES | $205M |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $192M |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $192M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $165M |
BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC led all vendors with $2.1B in obligations, 20.5% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $2.1B |
| 2 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $685M |
| 3 | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $611M |
| 4 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $482M |
| 5 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $431M |
| 6 | PTSI MANAGED SERVICES INC | $354M |
| 7 | INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES | $205M |
| 8 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $192M |
| 9 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $192M |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $165M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $26.4B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $3.2B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $774M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $768M | General Services Administration |
| 5 | PTSI MANAGED SERVICES INC | $726M | Department of Transportation |
| 6 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $634M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $593M | General Services Administration |
| 8 | BLUESTAQ LLC | $547M | General Services Administration |
| 9 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $520M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $510M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $489M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $449M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $443M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $442M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $414M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | NORIDIAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $407M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $398M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | DAI GLOBAL LLC | $358M | Agency for International Development |
| 19 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $349M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $325M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $324M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $322M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | COVENTBRIDGE (USA) LLC | $320M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 24 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $303M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $300M | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47QFCA24F0037 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $774M | General Services Administration | 2027-09-09 |
| 2 | 47QFCA24F0043 | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $768M | General Services Administration | 2027-09-15 |
| 3 | 47QFCA23F0016 | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $593M | General Services Administration | 2027-02-28 |
| 4 | 47QFCA19C0016 | BLUESTAQ LLC | $547M | General Services Administration | 2027-07-31 |
| 5 | FA870225CB001 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $510M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 6 | N0001924C0005 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $449M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-16 |
| 7 | 75FCMC18F0001 | NORIDIAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $407M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-05-09 |
| 8 | HQ003422F0001 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $325M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-29 |
| 9 | HHSM500T0001 | COVENTBRIDGE (USA) LLC | $320M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-07-18 |
| 10 | FA862025FB029 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $300M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-31 |
| 11 | HHSM500T0002 | SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC | $275M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-02-17 |
| 12 | HQ003424F0002 | INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES | $220M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 13 | HHSM500T0001 | SAFEGUARD SERVICES LLC | $219M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-10-31 |
| 14 | HHSM500T0001 | QLARANT INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS LLC | $214M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-12-31 |
| 15 | H9240221C0005 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $213M | Department of Defense | 2027-07-17 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541990?
The federal government obligated $10.4B on NAICS 541990 in FY2026 to date. Award activity totaled 7,982 contracts with an average award size of $1.3M, and obligations fell 12.8% year over year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541990 services?
The Department of Defense and the Department of Energy are the largest buyers. The Department of Defense obligated $3.7B and the Department of Energy obligated $2.4B in FY2026 to date, followed by the General Services Administration at $1.5B and the Department of Health and Human Services at $1.2B.
Who are the largest NAICS 541990 government contractors?
BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC and several large contractors lead obligations. BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC received $2.1B, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC received $685M, and HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP received $611M in FY2026 to date.
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