Federal contractor profile
Pennsylvania State University: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-09-07 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $402M
- Contract awards
- 226
- Average award size
- $1.8M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 16.5% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $202M |
| FY22 | $256M |
| FY23 | $314M |
| FY24 | $331M |
| FY25 | $345M |
| FY26 | $402M |
Obligations grew 16.5% year over year, from $345M in FY2025 to $402M in FY2026 to date.
Pennsylvania State University received $402M in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Pennsylvania State University won 226 awards this period, with an average award size of $1.8M, and obligations are up 16.5% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $397M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest market, with $399M in obligations. Fiscal-year obligations show a steady rise: FY21 was $202M, FY22 was $256M, FY23 was $314M, FY24 was $331M, FY25 was $345M, and FY26 is $402M. Other notable buyers include the Department of the Interior at $3M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $2.4M. Other markets with measurable obligations include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $2.4M, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities at $469K, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools at $70.8K, and Veterinary Services at $31.4K.
Who are Pennsylvania State University's biggest federal buyers?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $397M. The Department of the Interior obligated $3M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $2.4M. Other agencies appear with much smaller obligations in the table of top buyers.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $397M |
| Department of the Interior | $3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2.4M |
| Department of Agriculture | $31.4K |
| Department of the Treasury | $0 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $0 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | -$326K |
Department of Defense is Pennsylvania State University's largest federal customer, with $397M obligated (98.7% of the company's federal obligations).
What types of work is Pennsylvania State University doing for the government?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the primary market, with $399M in obligations. Other research categories include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $2.4M and Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities at $469K. Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools account for $70.8K, and Veterinary Services account for $31.4K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $399M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $2.4M |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $469K |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $70.8K |
| Veterinary Services | $31.4K |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $0 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | $0 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | -$6.2K |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | -$248K |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is Pennsylvania State University's largest federal market, with $399M in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N0002423F8401 | $107M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-19 |
| 2 | GSFC0200004DNAS500136 | $81.6M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2027-08-31 |
| 3 | N0002424F8358 | $53.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-08 |
| 4 | N0002423F8379 | $50M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-06 |
| 5 | N0002426F8322 | $44.2M | Department of Defense | 2029-01-26 |
| 6 | N0002422F8361 | $35.9M | Department of Defense | 2025-05-31 |
| 7 | N0002425F8312 | $32.7M | Department of Defense | 2027-12-08 |
| 8 | N0002424F8310 | $31M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 9 | N0002426F8305 | $23.7M | Department of Defense | 2029-02-26 |
| 10 | N0002426F8336 | $23.1M | Department of Defense | 2029-02-26 |
| 11 | N0002423F8342 | $20.3M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 12 | HR001125C0307 | $19.9M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-01 |
| 13 | N0002425F8365 | $19.4M | Department of Defense | 2028-08-18 |
| 14 | N0002423F8377 | $19.1M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-21 |
| 15 | N0001422C1035 | $18.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-24 |
| 16 | 0004 | $16.9M | Department of Defense | 2020-09-30 |
| 17 | N0002425F8348 | $16.6M | Department of Defense | 2028-07-22 |
| 18 | N0002426F8330 | $16.5M | Department of Defense | 2028-01-20 |
| 19 | N0002422F8303 | $12.6M | Department of Defense | 2025-09-30 |
| 20 | HR001120C0067 | $11.5M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 21 | 0005 | $11.3M | Department of Defense | 2012-09-30 |
| 22 | N0002423F8387 | $11.2M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-15 |
| 23 | N0002423F8396 | $11M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-11 |
| 24 | HQ003425F0009 | $10.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-16 |
| 25 | N0001424F7006 | $10.6M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-04 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0002423F8401 | Department of Defense | $107M | 2026-09-19 |
| GSFC0200004DNAS500136 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $81.6M | 2027-08-31 |
| N0002424F8310 | Department of Defense | $31M | 2027-04-23 |
| N0002422F8306 | Department of Defense | $30.7M | 2026-09-30 |
| N0002423F8342 | Department of Defense | $20.3M | 2026-09-30 |
| HR001125C0307 | Department of Defense | $19.9M | 2027-02-01 |
| N0001422C1035 | Department of Defense | $18.1M | 2027-02-24 |
| HR001120C0067 | Department of Defense | $11.5M | 2026-09-30 |
| HQ003425F0009 | Department of Defense | $10.7M | 2026-12-16 |
| N0001424F7006 | Department of Defense | $10.6M | 2027-05-04 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | NPM2J7MSCF61 |
| Headquarters | University Park, PA |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity tax exempt; Educational institution; Higher education; Nonprofit; Other than small business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Pennsylvania State University make from federal contracts?
Pennsylvania State University made $402M in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Pennsylvania State University recorded 226 awards this period with an average award size of $1.8M, and obligations are up 16.5% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Pennsylvania State University?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $397M. Other buying agencies include the Department of the Interior at $3M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $2.4M.
What does Pennsylvania State University sell to the government?
Pennsylvania State University sells research and education services. The largest market is Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at $399M, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $2.4M, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities at $469K, and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools at $70.8K.
Which Pennsylvania State University contracts are expiring soon?
The provided page does not list an expiring-contracts table for Pennsylvania State University. The available tables show current obligations and award totals for FY2026 to date.
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