Federal contractor profile
Applied Research Associates: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-09-05 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $320M
- Contract awards
- 177
- Average award size
- $1.8M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 30.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $309M |
| FY22 | $378M |
| FY23 | $533M |
| FY24 | $476M |
| FY25 | $457M |
| FY26 | $320M |
Obligations fell 30.0% year over year, from $457M in FY2025 to $320M in FY2026 to date.
Applied Research Associates has $320M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates won 177 awards this fiscal year to date, with an average award size of $1.8M, and obligations are down 30.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $239M, and the General Services Administration follows with $62.4M. Engineering Services is the largest market by obligation at $108M, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at $104M and a related R&D category at $64.5M. Fiscal-year trends show obligations peaked in FY23 at $533M and declined to $320M in FY26. Other buying agencies include the Department of Homeland Security at $11.7M and the Department of the Interior at $4.1M. Smaller FY26 obligations include the Department of Transportation at $2.3M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $17.5K. Current-year totals are partial because FY2026 is year to date.
Who are Applied Research Associates biggest federal buyers?
The Department of Defense obligated $239M to Applied Research Associates in FY2026 to date. The General Services Administration obligated $62.4M, the Department of Homeland Security obligated $11.7M, and the Department of the Interior obligated $4.1M. Other noted buyers include the Department of Transportation at $2.3M and NASA at $17.5K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $239M |
| General Services Administration | $62.4M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $11.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $4.1M |
| Department of Transportation | $2.3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $17.5K |
| Department of Energy | $0 |
| Department of Commerce | $0 |
| Smithsonian Institution | -$8.5K |
Department of Defense is Applied Research Associates's largest federal customer, with $239M obligated (74.9% of the company's federal obligations).
What markets and services drive Applied Research Associates revenue from government work?
Engineering Services accounts for $108M of obligations and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) accounts for $104M. A related R&D category accounts for $64.5M, and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services accounts for $20.6M. Additional markets include Research and Development in Biotechnology at $10.5M and Facilities Support Services at $4.5M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $108M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $104M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $64.5M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $20.6M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $10.5M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $5.5M |
| Facilities Support Services | $4.5M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $1.2M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.2M |
| Other Management Consulting Services | $257K |
Engineering Services is Applied Research Associates's largest federal market, with $108M in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47QFCA20F0022 | $411M | General Services Administration | 2026-03-29 |
| 2 | HDTRA119F0005 | $171M | Department of Defense | 2026-05-21 |
| 3 | 70RSAT22FR0000104 | $124M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-01-15 |
| 4 | FA861123F0022 | $81.4M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-15 |
| 5 | HDTRA119F0026 | $77.8M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-02 |
| 6 | HDTRA123F0037 | $63.3M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-02 |
| 7 | 47QFCA26F0015 | $53.7M | General Services Administration | 2026-09-29 |
| 8 | HDTRA121F0040 | $52.7M | Department of Defense | 2026-08-02 |
| 9 | HDTRA123F0029 | $51.6M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-02 |
| 10 | FA868125FB063 | $47.4M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-06 |
| 11 | HDTRA125F0001 | $41M | Department of Defense | 2029-12-07 |
| 12 | HDTRA122F0045 | $40.4M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-01 |
| 13 | HQ003422F0198 | $37.1M | Department of Defense | 2027-05-12 |
| 14 | HDTRA119F0010 | $29.6M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 15 | FA868423C4050 | $27M | Department of Defense | 2026-04-23 |
| 16 | 70RSAT22FR0000022 | $24.3M | Department of Homeland Security | 2022-12-31 |
| 17 | HQ003419F0437 | $24.2M | Department of Defense | 2025-09-23 |
| 18 | HDTRA124F0026 | $21.6M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-10 |
| 19 | 70RSAT22FR0000034 | $21.2M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-06-30 |
| 20 | HDTRA119F0029 | $19.7M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 21 | HDTRA119F0042 | $19.3M | Department of Defense | 2025-12-02 |
| 22 | FA865020C1132 | $17.9M | Department of Defense | 2027-09-30 |
| 23 | HDTRA126FE015 | $17.8M | Department of Defense | 2028-02-22 |
| 24 | HDTRA222F0005 | $17.3M | Department of Defense | 2027-08-25 |
| 25 | W911NF24F0019 | $17M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-22 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70RSAT22FR0000104 | Department of Homeland Security | $124M | 2027-01-15 |
| FA861123F0022 | Department of Defense | $81.4M | 2027-05-15 |
| HDTRA123F0037 | Department of Defense | $63.3M | 2027-04-02 |
| 47QFCA26F0015 | General Services Administration | $53.7M | 2026-09-29 |
| HQ003422F0198 | Department of Defense | $37.1M | 2027-05-12 |
| HDTRA124F0026 | Department of Defense | $21.6M | 2027-04-10 |
| 70RSAT22FR0000034 | Department of Homeland Security | $21.2M | 2027-06-30 |
| HDTRA222F0005 | Department of Defense | $17.3M | 2027-08-25 |
| W911NF24F0019 | Department of Defense | $17M | 2027-03-22 |
| HDTRA123F0015 | Department of Defense | $16.3M | 2026-12-02 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | LTMGBJ76B9D8 |
| Headquarters | Albuquerque, NM |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity not tax exempt; Other than small business; Special designations; Subchapter s corporation; Us owned business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Applied Research Associates make from federal contracts?
Applied Research Associates has $320M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Applied Research Associates received 177 awards this fiscal year to date, with an average award size of $1.8M, and obligations are down 30.0% year over year.
Which agencies buy from Applied Research Associates?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $239M to Applied Research Associates in FY2026 to date. Other buyers include the General Services Administration at $62.4M, the Department of Homeland Security at $11.7M, and the Department of the Interior at $4.1M.
What does Applied Research Associates sell to the government?
Applied Research Associates sells engineering and research services to the government. Engineering Services accounts for $108M, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) accounts for $104M, and related R&D accounts for $64.5M.
Which Applied Research Associates contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring-contract totals are listed for Applied Research Associates in the provided figures. The available information includes current obligations by agency and market but does not list expiring contract values.
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