Federal contract market · NAICS 621511
Medical Laboratories (NAICS 621511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $250M
- Contract awards
- 2,353
- Average award size
- $106K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 45.6% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.6B |
| FY22 | $1.7B |
| FY23 | $418M |
| FY24 | $398M |
| FY25 | $460M |
| FY26 | $250M |
Obligations fell 45.6% year over year, from $460M in FY2025 to $250M in FY2026 to date.
Medical Laboratories (NAICS 621511) has $250M in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Medical Laboratories recorded 2,353 awards this fiscal year to date, with an average award size of $106K. Medical Laboratories obligations are down 45.6% year over year. Medical Laboratories spending peaked in FY21 at $2.6B and then declined to $1.7B in FY22, before dropping to $418M in FY23 and remaining in the $398M to $460M range through FY24 and FY25. Medical Laboratories obligations in FY26 so far are $250M. Medical Laboratories sales to the Department of Veterans Affairs totaled $230M in FY2026 to date. Medical Laboratories sales to the Department of Defense totaled $126M in FY2026 to date. Medical Laboratories work for the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State totaled $7.5M, $3.3M, and $2.2M respectively in FY2026 to date. Medical Laboratories top vendors in FY2026 to date include LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA at $62.8M and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED at $55.3M.
How has federal spending on Medical Laboratories changed recently?
Medical Laboratories obligations fell 45.6% year over year. Medical Laboratories obligations moved from $2.6B in FY21 down to $1.7B in FY22, then to $418M in FY23 and $398M in FY24, before rising to $460M in FY25 and settling at $250M in FY26 to date. Medical Laboratories obligations show a long-term decline from FY21 to FY26 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $230M |
| Department of Defense | $126M |
| Department of Justice | $7.5M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $3.3M |
| Department of State | $2.2M |
| Department of Transportation | $734K |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $696K |
| Department of Agriculture | $116K |
| Department of Commerce | $100K |
| Peace Corps | $4K |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top buyer, obligating $230M (92.2% of all obligations).
Who are the biggest buyers and contractors in this market?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer, with $230M in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the second largest buyer at $126M in FY2026 to date. LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED are the top vendors in FY2026 to date at $62.8M and $55.3M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $62.8M |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $55.3M |
| FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $19.2M |
| SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $18.5M |
| CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $13.6M |
| ARUP LABORATORIES INC | $11.2M |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $10.1M |
| COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | $9.7M |
| MAYO COLLABORATIVE SERVICES, INC. | $6.9M |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | $6.1M |
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA led all vendors with $62.8M in obligations, 25.2% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $62.8M |
| 2 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $55.3M |
| 3 | FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $19.2M |
| 4 | SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $18.5M |
| 5 | CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $13.6M |
| 6 | ARUP LABORATORIES INC | $11.2M |
| 7 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $10.1M |
| 8 | COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | $9.7M |
| 9 | MAYO COLLABORATIVE SERVICES, INC. | $6.9M |
| 10 | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | $6.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $82M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC. | $37.8M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC. | $33.4M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $32.3M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $27.1M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | PEMBROOKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, INC. | $25.9M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $22M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 8 | FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $21.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 9 | COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | $18.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 10 | AEGIS SCIENCES CORPORATION | $18M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | HELIX OPCO LLC | $13.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 12 | FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL | $12.8M | Department of State |
| 13 | CHEROKEE NATION OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. | $10.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 14 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | $9.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 15 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $8.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 16 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $8.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 17 | TATITLEK FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $8.4M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $7.9M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $7.8M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $7.6M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $7.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | PEMBROOKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, INC. | $7.2M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $7.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 24 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $6.8M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $6.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ003422C0053 | SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | $82M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-20 |
| 2 | 36C10G26F0017 | FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $22M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-09-12 |
| 3 | 36C10G25C0001 | COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | $18.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-02 |
| 4 | 36C10X25N0264 | BAYLOR MIRACA GENETICS LABORATORIES LLC | $11.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-29 |
| 5 | 75D30123C17958 | CHEROKEE NATION OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. | $10.7M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-09-28 |
| 6 | 36C24125P0577 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $8.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-30 |
| 7 | N0018926FZ035 | CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $7.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-19 |
| 8 | W81K0026FA133 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $7.6M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 9 | HQ003425C0015 | PEMBROOKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, INC. | $7.2M | Department of Defense | 2027-02-19 |
| 10 | 36C24726P0300 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $6.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-10-31 |
| 11 | 36C10X25N0265 | FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC | $6.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-29 |
| 12 | W81K0426FA088 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $6.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-31 |
| 13 | 36C10G24N0060 | TEMPUS AI, INC | $6M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-27 |
| 14 | 36C25926N0071 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $5.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-30 |
| 15 | 36C10G26N0028 | TEMPUS AI, INC | $5.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-27 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 621511?
The federal government spent $250M on NAICS 621511 in FY2026 to date. Total obligations for Medical Laboratories were $250M this fiscal year to date, with 2,353 awards and an average award size of $106K.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 621511 services?
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense buy the most NAICS 621511 services. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $230M in FY2026 to date and the Department of Defense obligated $126M in FY2026 to date. Other buyers in FY2026 to date include the Department of Justice at $7.5M, the Department of Homeland Security at $3.3M, and the Department of State at $2.2M.
Who are the largest NAICS 621511 government contractors?
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED are the largest NAICS 621511 government contractors in FY2026 to date. LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA received $62.8M and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED received $55.3M in obligations in FY2026 to date.
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