Federal contractor profile
Applied Research Associates: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-09-05 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $320M
- Contract awards
- 177
- Average award size
- $1.8M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 30.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $309M |
| FY22 | $378M |
| FY23 | $533M |
| FY24 | $476M |
| FY25 | $457M |
| FY26 | $320M |
Obligations fell 30.0% year over year, from $457M in FY2025 to $320M in FY2026 to date.
Applied Research Associates reported $320M in contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates won 177 awards so far, with an average award size of $1.8M. Applied Research Associates obligations fell 30.0% year over year. Applied Research Associates obligations in FY26 follow a multi-year pattern that includes $309M in FY21, $378M in FY22, $533M in FY23, $476M in FY24, and $457M in FY25. Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $239M to Applied Research Associates in FY2026 to date. General Services Administration obligated $62.4M and Department of Homeland Security obligated $11.7M. Engineering Services and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences are the largest NAICS markets for Applied Research Associates, with $108M and $104M in obligations respectively in FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates also shows $64.5M in a related research and development NAICS, and smaller totals across professional services, biotechnology R&D, and facilities support. The current-year totals are partial and reflect fiscal year to date activity.
Who are the biggest federal buyers of Applied Research Associates?
Department of Defense is the biggest buyer, obligating $239M in FY2026 to date. General Services Administration is the second-largest buyer, obligating $62.4M. Department of Homeland Security, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other agencies account for the remaining obligations, with DHS at $11.7M and NASA at $17.5K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $239M |
| General Services Administration | $62.4M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $11.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $4.1M |
| Department of Transportation | $2.3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $17.5K |
| Department of Energy | $0 |
| Department of Commerce | $0 |
| Smithsonian Institution | -$8.5K |
Department of Defense is Applied Research Associates's largest federal customer, with $239M obligated (74.9% of the company's federal obligations).
What markets drive Applied Research Associates revenue from the government?
Engineering Services is the largest market, with $108M in FY2026 to date. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is also a major market, with $104M and a related NAICS showing $64.5M. Applied Research Associates has smaller obligations in biotechnology R&D, professional services, and facilities support.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $108M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $104M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $64.5M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $20.6M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $10.5M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $5.5M |
| Facilities Support Services | $4.5M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $1.2M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.2M |
| Other Management Consulting Services | $257K |
Engineering Services is Applied Research Associates's largest federal market, with $108M in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47QFCA20F0022 | $411M | General Services Administration | 2026-03-29 |
| 2 | HDTRA119F0005 | $171M | Department of Defense | 2026-05-21 |
| 3 | 70RSAT22FR0000104 | $124M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-01-15 |
| 4 | FA861123F0022 | $81.4M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-15 |
| 5 | HDTRA119F0026 | $77.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-02 |
| 6 | HDTRA123F0037 | $63.3M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-02 |
| 7 | 47QFCA26F0015 | $53.7M | General Services Administration | 2026-09-29 |
| 8 | HDTRA121F0040 | $52.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-02 |
| 9 | HDTRA123F0029 | $51.6M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-02 |
| 10 | FA868125FB063 | $47.4M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-06 |
| 11 | HDTRA125F0001 | $41M | Department of Defense | 2029-12-07 |
| 12 | HDTRA122F0045 | $40.4M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-01 |
| 13 | HQ003422F0198 | $37.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-12 |
| 14 | HDTRA119F0010 | $29.6M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 15 | FA868423C4050 | $27M | Department of Defense | 2026-04-23 |
| 16 | 70RSAT22FR0000022 | $24.3M | Department of Homeland Security | 2022-12-31 |
| 17 | HQ003419F0437 | $24.2M | Department of Defense | 2025-09-23 |
| 18 | HDTRA124F0026 | $21.6M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-10 |
| 19 | 70RSAT22FR0000034 | $21.2M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-06-30 |
| 20 | HDTRA119F0029 | $19.7M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 21 | HDTRA119F0042 | $19.3M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 22 | FA865020C1132 | $17.9M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-30 |
| 23 | HDTRA126FE015 | $17.8M | Department of Defense | 2028-02-22 |
| 24 | HDTRA222F0005 | $17.3M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-25 |
| 25 | W911NF24F0019 | $17M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-22 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70RSAT22FR0000104 | Department of Homeland Security | $124M | 2027-01-15 |
| FA861123F0022 | Department of Defense | $81.4M | 2027-05-15 |
| HDTRA123F0037 | Department of Defense | $63.3M | 2027-04-02 |
| 47QFCA26F0015 | General Services Administration | $53.7M | 2026-09-29 |
| HQ003422F0198 | Department of Defense | $37.1M | 2027-05-12 |
| HDTRA124F0026 | Department of Defense | $21.6M | 2027-04-10 |
| 70RSAT22FR0000034 | Department of Homeland Security | $21.2M | 2027-06-30 |
| HDTRA222F0005 | Department of Defense | $17.3M | 2027-08-25 |
| W911NF24F0019 | Department of Defense | $17M | 2027-03-22 |
| HDTRA123F0015 | Department of Defense | $16.3M | 2026-12-02 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | LTMGBJ76B9D8 |
| Headquarters | Albuquerque, NM |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity not tax exempt; Other than small business; Special designations; Subchapter s corporation; Us owned business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Applied Research Associates make from federal contracts?
Applied Research Associates makes $320M from federal contracts in FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates won 177 awards so far in FY2026 to date, with an average award size of $1.8M. Applied Research Associates obligations fell 30.0% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Applied Research Associates?
The Department of Defense buys the most from Applied Research Associates, obligating $239M in FY2026 to date. The General Services Administration obligated $62.4M and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $11.7M. Other agencies with FY2026 to date obligations include Department of the Interior at $4.1M and National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $17.5K.
What does Applied Research Associates sell to the government?
Applied Research Associates sells engineering and research services to the government. Engineering Services generated $108M and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences generated $104M in FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates also recorded $64.5M in a related research and development NAICS and smaller totals in biotechnology R&D, professional services, and facilities support.
Which Applied Research Associates contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring contracts are listed for FY2026 to date. The available FY2026 to date figures do not include a separate expiring-contracts table or listed expiring contract values.
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