How much does the federal government spend on Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)?
$47.7B awarded FY2024–FY2026
Awards 20,096 · Median $250.0K · Open now 316
Federal award records (FPDS), as of Sep 9, 2026 UTC
Part of: Professional services
How much does the federal government spend on Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)?
Federal agencies obligated $47.7B across 20,096 contract awards under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)) in FY2024–FY2026, per FPDS award records.
How many contracts were awarded under NAICS 541715?
20,096 federal contract awards were recorded under NAICS 541715 in the counted window, per FPDS.
What is the typical contract size?
The median award value under NAICS 541715 is $250.0K.
Are there open opportunities right now?
Yes — 316 open opportunities are currently posted under NAICS 541715.