Federal contract market · NAICS 621511
Medical Laboratories (NAICS 621511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $87.9M
- Contract awards
- 249
- Average award size
- $353K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 69.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $1.7B |
| FY23 | $418M |
| FY24 | $398M |
| FY25 | $460M |
| FY26 | $287M |
| FY27 | $87.9M |
Obligations fell 69.4% year over year, from $287M in FY2026 to $87.9M in FY2027 to date.
Medical Laboratories (NAICS 621511) federal obligations total $87.9M for FY2027 to date. The market shows 249 awards with an average award size of $353K, and obligations fell 69.4% year over year. Annual history shows a FY22 high of $1.7B, followed by $418M in FY23, $398M in FY24, $460M in FY25, and $287M in FY26. The current-year total is partial because the fiscal year is not complete. Buyers are concentrated, led by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $88.7M in obligations, followed by the Department of Justice with $581K and the Department of State with $19.8K. Vendors concentrate most obligations among a few large laboratory providers, with QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED and LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA combining for the majority of FY2027 to date obligations. Contracting officers and industry teams should treat the FY2027 total as a year-to-date snapshot, not a full-year figure.
How did obligations change year over year?
Obligations fell 69.4% year over year. Fiscal-year history highlights a FY22 high of $1.7B followed by $418M in FY23, $398M in FY24, $460M in FY25, and $287M in FY26. The FY2027 to date total is $87.9M and represents a partial-year figure.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $88.7M |
| Department of Justice | $581K |
| Department of State | $19.8K |
| Department of Homeland Security | -$272 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | -$84.3K |
| Department of Labor | -$1.3M |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top buyer, obligating $88.7M (100.9% of all obligations).
Who are the main buyers and vendors in FY2027 to date?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer with $88.7M in obligations. The Department of Justice recorded $581K and the Department of State recorded $19.8K. QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED and LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA are the top vendors with $48.4M and $21.9M respectively, followed by NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. at $2.8M and others listed in the top vendors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $48.4M |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $21.9M |
| NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. | $2.8M |
| ARUP LABORATORIES INC | $1.8M |
| AVMEDICAL LLC | $1.4M |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AUTHORITY | $1.4M |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $998K |
| CYTOPATH BIOPSY LAB INC | $835K |
| DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES, INC. | $823K |
| IOWA PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C. | $650K |
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED led all vendors with $48.4M in obligations, 55.1% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $48.4M |
| 2 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $21.9M |
| 3 | NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. | $2.8M |
| 4 | ARUP LABORATORIES INC | $1.8M |
| 5 | AVMEDICAL LLC | $1.4M |
| 6 | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AUTHORITY | $1.4M |
| 7 | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $998K |
| 8 | CYTOPATH BIOPSY LAB INC | $835K |
| 9 | DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES, INC. | $823K |
| 10 | IOWA PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C. | $650K |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $10.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 2 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $7.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 3 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $4.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 4 | AVMEDICAL LLC | $4.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 5 | MCI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LLC | $3.5M | Department of Labor |
| 6 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $3.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 7 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 8 | NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. | $2.8M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 9 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 10 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 11 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 12 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 13 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 14 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2.5M | Department of Labor |
| 15 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 16 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 17 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 18 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 21 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $1.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $1.8M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | ARUP LABORATORIES INC | $1.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 24 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $1.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 25 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $1.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ003422C0053 | SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $82M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-20 |
| 2 | 36C10G26F0017 | FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $22M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-09-12 |
| 3 | 36C10G25C0001 | COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | $18.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-02 |
| 4 | 36C10X26N0164 | BAYLOR MIRACA GENETICS LABORATORIES LLC | $11.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-09-29 |
| 5 | HQ003425C0015 | PEMBROOKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, INC. | $11.3M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-19 |
| 6 | 75D30123C17958 | CHEROKEE NATION OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. | $10.7M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-09-28 |
| 7 | 36C24125P0577 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $10.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-12-31 |
| 8 | N0018926FZ035 | CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $7.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-19 |
| 9 | W81K0026FA133 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $7.6M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 10 | 36C24426N1083 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $7.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-02-28 |
| 11 | 36C25227N0098 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $7.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-06-30 |
| 12 | 36C24726P0300 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $6.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-10-31 |
| 13 | W81K0426FA088 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $6.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 14 | 36C10G24N0060 | TEMPUS AI, INC | $6M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-27 |
| 15 | 36C10G26N0028 | TEMPUS AI, INC | $5.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-27 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 621511?
Federal obligations for NAICS 621511 total $87.9M year to date. The market recorded 249 awards with an average award size of $353K, and obligations fell 69.4% year over year. Annual obligations were $1.7B in FY22, $418M in FY23, $398M in FY24, $460M in FY25, and $287M in FY26.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 621511 services?
The Department of Veterans Affairs buys the most NAICS 621511 services with $88.7M in obligations. The Department of Justice recorded $581K and the Department of State recorded $19.8K in FY2027 to date.
Who are the largest NAICS 621511 government contractors?
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED is the largest NAICS 621511 government contractor with $48.4M in obligations. Other top contractors are LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA with $21.9M, NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. with $2.8M, ARUP LABORATORIES INC with $1.8M, and AVMEDICAL LLC with $1.4M.
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