The National Science Foundation focuses on advancing scientific research and technical innovation across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Its core mission emphasizes the development of physical, engineering, and life sciences, with strategic priorities currently centered on digital health, plant biotechnology, and secure computing.
National Science Foundation is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, National Science Foundation has obligated $18,739,871,232, issued 13,274 awards, and worked with 1,999 contractors. It currently has 1,483 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, and ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
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The National Science Foundation focuses on advancing scientific research and technical innovation across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Its core mission emphasizes the development of physical, engineering, and life sciences, with strategic priorities currently centered on digital health, plant bio...
The National Science Foundation focuses on advancing scientific research and technical innovation across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Its core mission emphasizes the development of physical, engineering, and life sciences, with strategic priorities currently centered on digital health, plant biotechnology, and secure computing. The agency is actively investing in cutting-edge technological initiatives, including homomorphic encryption, computation on encrypted data, and the development of secure and trusted communication and networking technologies.
Procurement patterns indicate a heavy reliance on professional services, specifically research and development, administrative management consulting, and computer systems design. The agency frequently procures specialized technical services, including engineering and data processing, as well as professional development training and the acquisition of custom data extracts.
The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to scientific research and development, management consulting, and IT services. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, demonstrating a commitment to diversifying its vendor base through small business participation.
The National Science Foundation operates as an independent agency within its own department. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of solicitations and special notices, including sole-source justifications for highly specialized data requirements.
Procurement Analytics
Where National Science Foundation directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at National Science Foundation and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed
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No posts at National Science Foundation itself. Its sub-agencies are below.
