Applied Research Associates Government Contracts
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Applied Research Associates government contracts totaled $1.3B across 496 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 21.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense accounted for $935M (72% of the total) as the largest buyer over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $358,277,726 across 193 awards with activity that year, a change of -21.6% from $456,907,628 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,291,366,828 across 496 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $358M
- Awards in FY2026
- 193
- Change vs FY2025
- -21.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.3B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Applied Research Associates federal contracts by year
Applied Research Associates federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $358,277,726 | 193 | -21.6% |
| FY2025 | $456,907,628 | 261 | -4% |
| FY2024 | $476,181,473 | 375 | n/a |
About Applied Research Associates's federal contracts
Applied Research Associates's federal contract obligations fell 25% from FY2024 ($476M) to FY2026 ($358M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Applied Research Associates works for at least 9 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 72% of its contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (21%).
Its main line of government work is engineering services (NAICS 541330), 33% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Applied Research Associates contract work are New Mexico, Florida and Virginia; New Mexico alone accounts for 38%.
Which agencies award Applied Research Associates contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Applied Research Associates, Inc.. Applied Research Associates DoD contracts account for 72% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $934,772,423 | 72.4% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $265,632,517 | 20.6% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $62,745,254 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $15,764,105 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $9,789,437 | 0.8% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,900,764 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $471,287 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Smithsonian Institution | $275,992 | <0.1% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $17,530 | <0.1% |
Applied Research Associates contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Applied Research Associates's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $431,859,015 | 33.4% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $381,757,428 | 29.6% |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $268,407,577 | 20.8% |
| 4 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $62,864,304 | 4.9% |
| 5 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $60,956,317 | 4.7% |
| 6 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)NAICS 541714 | $48,741,517 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $17,595,387 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $8,272,762 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $3,801,067 | 0.3% |
| 10 | Other Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541618 | $1,533,638 | 0.1% |
Where Applied Research Associates contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $490,914,936 | 38.0% |
| 2 | Florida | $256,110,307 | 19.8% |
| 3 | Virginia | $245,983,244 | 19.0% |
| 4 | North Carolina | $114,629,660 | 8.9% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $108,928,164 | 8.4% |
| 6 | Maryland | $25,018,828 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Colorado | $13,444,653 | 1.0% |
| 8 | California | $11,878,178 | 0.9% |
| 9 | New Jersey | $9,331,365 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Louisiana | $5,121,162 | 0.4% |
Companies similar to Applied Research Associates
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serco Inc | $3,916,221,255 |
| 2 | Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $3,826,671,430 |
| 3 | Hii Mission Technologies Corp | $3,505,480,208 |
| 4 | International Business Machines Corporation | $2,879,784,273 |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $2,374,088,547 |
Recent Applied Research Associates contract awards
The latest Applied Research Associates contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Department of the InteriorLGM TURBO BOOM AT THE OHMSETT FACILITY. | $36,064 | 140E0126F0082 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DETERMINE THE CONSEQUENCE OF RUPTURED GASEOUS HYDROGEN (GH2) FUEL TANKS FROM IMPACTS ON LOCOMOTIVES AND FUEL TENDERS DURING CRASHES | $527,041 | 693JJ626C000007 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorOHMSETT LIGHTNING PROTECTION | $307,619 | 140E0126F0056 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Department of the InteriorNCP PRODUCT SCHEDULE DISPERSANT TESTING | $283,632 | 140E0126F0050 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUS COAST R&DC 172 - 132 | $94,753 | 140E0126F0062 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUS COAST GUARD OSRT 172 - 142 | $51,576 | 140E0126F0063 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Department of the InteriorEXXONMOBIL DISPERSANT TEST AT OHMSETT | $110,088 | 140E0126F0061 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseAIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX (PCI) SERVICES | $388,064 | W9133L26FA038 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Department of the InteriorDISPERSANT SPRAYER SYSTEM UPGRADE | $9,211 | 140E0126F0049 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorLGM TURBO BOOM F172-135 | $33,771 | 140E0126F0048 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorARETE GLIDER RAO TEST AT OHMSETT | $20,032 | 140E0126F0046 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseNUCLEAR SURVIVABILITY ANALYSIS SUPPORT (NSAS 2026) | $450,273 | HDTRA126FE038 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Department of DefenseBAA 25-0067 WINDSTORM RESILIENCE FOR DOD FACILITIES | $2,299,940 | W9132T26CA003 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Department of DefenseENHANCED NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS DATABASE SYSTEM | $922,876 | HDTRA126FE037 |
| May 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseINTERMEDIATE FORCE CAPABILITIES TO PROTECT CRITICAL ASSETS | $1,400,000 | M6785426F0508 |
| May 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseBALANCED ELECTROMAGNETIC HARDENING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR SYSTEM VULNERABILITY AND ASSESSMENTS | $500,000 | HDTRA126FE024 |
| May 14, 2026 | Department of the InteriorOHMSETT STRUCTURAL PROJECTS 1 AND 4 | $164,309 | 140E0126F0040 |
| May 14, 2026 | Department of the InteriorREFURBISHMENT OF THE OBERLIN FILTRATION | $59,699 | 140E0126F0037 |
| May 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseCENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | $2,499,996 | N0017326F2410 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseENGINEERING AND MODELING AND SIMULATION SERVICES | $1,746,149 | FA930026C6006 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Department of the InteriorMITRE WAVE ENDURANCE TESTING AT OHMSETT - AWARD | $16,330 | 140E0126F0035 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Department of DefenseMEDUSA DMT | $55,159 | W912P826PA005 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Department of the InteriorPREPARATION OF OHMSETT PROTOCOL PAPER AND PRESENTATION OF 2026 INTERNATIONAL OIL SPILL SCIENCE CONFERENCE | $9,466 | 140E0126F0033 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorUSCG TRAINING EVENT AT THE OHMSETT FACILITY | $52,018 | 140E0126F0032 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Department of the InteriorLISST SHIPPING FOR RROB 1181 | $1,303 | 140E0126F0030 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Applied Research Associates
Large prime contractors such as Applied Research Associates buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Applied Research Associates is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Applied Research Associates make from government contracts?
- Applied Research Associates, Inc. received $1.3B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 496 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $358M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Applied Research Associates?
- The Department of Defense obligated $935M to Applied Research Associates from FY2024 to FY2026, 72% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Applied Research Associates do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Applied Research Associates's largest federal contract industries are engineering services (NAICS 541330), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712) and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715).
- Where does Applied Research Associates perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Applied Research Associates contract dollars went to work in New Mexico ($491M), Florida ($256M) and Virginia ($246M).
- Are Applied Research Associates's government contracts growing?
- Applied Research Associates's federal contract obligations fell 25% from FY2024 ($476M) to FY2026 ($358M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Applied Research Associates?
- Look at the agencies and industries Applied Research Associates works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.