Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Government Contracts
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory government contracts totaled $6.5B across 2,004 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. The total was down 7.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $5.1B (77% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,179,523,080 across 877 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.8% from $2,363,755,170 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $6,548,514,544 across 2,004 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 877
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $6.5B
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.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory federal contracts by year
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,179,523,080 | 877 | -7.8% |
| FY2025 | $2,363,755,170 | 1,216 | +17.9% |
| FY2024 | $2,005,236,294 | 1,407 | n/a |
About Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's federal contracts
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's federal contract obligations rose 9% from FY2024 ($2B) to FY2026 ($2.2B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory works for at least 9 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 77% of its contract dollars, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (21%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), 84% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contract work are Maryland, District of Columbia and Alabama; Maryland alone accounts for 97%.
Which agencies award Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory DoD contracts account for 77% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $5,055,422,686 | 77.2% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,347,621,262 | 20.6% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $93,085,696 | 1.4% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $37,032,890 | 0.6% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $7,346,043 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $4,208,654 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $2,623,126 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $1,119,189 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $54,998 | <0.1% |
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $5,522,885,092 | 84.3% |
| 2 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $489,787,340 | 7.5% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $305,189,629 | 4.7% |
| 4 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $108,713,474 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $40,771,660 | 0.6% |
| 6 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $29,139,705 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $27,550,868 | 0.4% |
| 8 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)NAICS 541714 | $16,319,314 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $13,800,000 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Testing Laboratories and ServicesNAICS 541380 | $7,480,000 | 0.1% |
Where Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $6,331,296,918 | 96.7% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $62,025,659 | 0.9% |
| 3 | Alabama | $35,581,258 | 0.5% |
| 4 | Utah | $35,578,773 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Virginia | $28,739,707 | 0.4% |
| 6 | Florida | $23,270,749 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Georgia | $13,105,714 | 0.2% |
| 8 | California | $4,900,000 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Colorado | $3,594,975 | <0.1% |
| 10 | New Mexico | $3,285,000 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,885,087,825 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,822,954 |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4,418,587,014 |
| 4 | The MITRE Corporation | $4,324,109,690 |
| 5 | The Aerospace Corporation | $3,855,420,439 |
Recent Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contract awards
The latest Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityBASE PERIOD AWARD FOR R&D PROJECT: BIOWATCH SPECIAL EVENTS TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION. | $1,342,797 | 70RWMD26C00000006 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE NASA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER | $680,483 | 80MSFC26F7052 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHIS ACQUISITION IS FOR SPACE WEATHER GEOSTATIONARY (SW GEO) PHOTOSPHERIC MAGNETOGRAPH IMAGER (PHOMI) PHASE A STUDY IN SUPPORT OF NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, GEO SPACE WEATHER FOLLOW-ON (SWFO) P | $1,499,000 | 80GSFC26C0034 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Commerce1332KP26D0003/TO3 - TASK ORDER 3: SSEMP SUPPORT TO SWO | $249,610 | 1332KP26F0090 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Commerce1332KP26D0003/TO2 - TASK ORDER 2: SUPPORT TO SATELLITE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMS (SSEMP) SUPPORT TO OFFICE OF SPACE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS (SWO) | $3,310,959 | 1332KP26F0089 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 3. THIS CONTRACT IS MIGRATING FROM A PREVIOUS CONTRACT SYSTEM, 70RWMD23C00000021. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY | $4,893,039 | 70FA9026C00000002 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDIFFRACTIVE SOLAR SAIL | $546,925 | 80MSFC26F7033 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Department of Commerce1332KP26D0003/TO1 - TASK ORDER 1: SSEMP SUPPORT TO SWO | $648,085 | 1332KP26F0073 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMISSION MANAGER SUPPORT FOR EHPD MISSIONS | $104,000 | 80MSFC26F7035 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration80MSFC26F7031 SCOP TRANSLATION TO MATLAB ARTEMIS III TASK | $62,227 | 80MSFC26F7031 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSITE-AGNOSTIC ENERGETIC LUNAR ION AND NEUTRON ENVIRONMENT (SELINE) | $4,716,000 | 80MSFC26F7017 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPLANETARY DEFENSE STUDIES | $100,000 | 80MSFC26F7030 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Department of DefensePROMETHEAN CLAY SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE JOHNS HOPKINS (JHU)/ APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) | $414,790 | HR001126FE051 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationBOLT0 RISK REDUCTION/ A PHASED CAMPAIGN TO ESTABLISH COORDINATED LUNAR TIME. | $5,000,000 | 80MSFC26F7025 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseFLEET EXERCISE ENGINEERING-FLIGHT PREDICTION AND ANALYSIS-SM TDA 2026 | $2,429,000 | N0002426F8077 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseNAVAIR PMA-263 DEAD CENTER PAYLOADS SAR FY26 | $3,750,000 | N0002426F8149 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseAIR WARFARE SYSTEMS | $1,500,000 | FA865626FB009 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHE SCOPE OF THIS EFFORT IS TO CONTINUE THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND JHU/APL, BY PROCURING ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIA | $31,323,302 | FA820426FB008 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseJMC19 U.S. MARINE CORPS STUDIES AND ANALYSIS | $400,000 | N0002426F8137 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseSTANDARD MISSILE ENGINEERING AND EVALUATION FOR SM02 BLK IIICU | $1,538,548 | N0002426F8112 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefensePROVIDE ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE TO IDENTIFY AND MATURE APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVELOP OPERATIONAL PROTOTYPES FOR THE RAPID TRANSITION OF MATURING TECHNOLOGIES TO MEET WARFIGHTERS NE | $105,000 | HY023326FE017 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR ECM AND CUXS | $5,597,597 | H9240226FE034 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseREVOLUTIONIZING ANALYSIS PERFORMANCE TRADES THROUGH OPTIMIZATION RESEARCH | $335,537 | N0002426F8125 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseDOCUMENTATION AND DECISION SUPPORT CHALLENGE (D2C) EFFORT UNDER THE JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU)/APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) SUPPORT SERVICES. | $800,000 | HR001126FE063 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseCOLLABORATIVE AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC ENGAGEMENT (CARE) EFFORT UNDER THE JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU)/APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) SUPPORT SERVICES. | $489,989 | HR001126FE062 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory make from government contracts?
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC received $6.5B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,004 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $2.2B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory?
- The Department of Defense obligated $5.1B to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory from FY2024 to FY2026, 77% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990) and engineering services (NAICS 541330).
- Where does Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contract dollars went to work in Maryland ($6.3B), District of Columbia ($62M) and Alabama ($35.6M).
- Are Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's government contracts growing?
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's federal contract obligations rose 9% from FY2024 ($2B) to FY2026 ($2.2B), peaking in FY2025. 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 Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory?
- Look at the agencies and industries Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 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.