What does National Science Foundation do?

National Science Foundation is a (4900) government agency involved in federal procurement and contracting activities. View detailed contract data, procurement history, and contractor information on CLEATUS.

How do I find contracts from National Science Foundation?

You can find contracts from National Science Foundation on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does National Science Foundation spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, National Science Foundation has obligated $21,624,873,341 across 15,721 contract awards to 2,073 contractors. The agency currently has 29 active contract opportunities.

What industries does National Science Foundation contract in?

National Science Foundation primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ), FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES (NAICS 561210), OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES (NAICS 541519), COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES (NAICS 541512), ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES (NAICS 541611). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What does National Science Foundation do?

National Science Foundation is a government agency (4900) involved in federal procurement and contracting. Visit the agency's overview tab for detailed information about its mission, structure, and procurement activities.

What contracts does National Science Foundation award?

National Science Foundation has awarded 15,721 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $21,624,873,341 in obligations across 2,073 contractors. Top procurement categories include FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with National Science Foundation?

To do business with National Science Foundation, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

What is National Science Foundation's annual contract spend?

National Science Foundation has obligated $21,624,873,341 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 15,721 contract actions to 2,073 unique contractors. The agency currently has 29 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does National Science Foundation use?

National Science Foundation primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 561210 (FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES), 541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES), 541512 (COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES), 541611 (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES), 541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES). These represent the most common industry classifications for contracts awarded by this agency in the last 12 months.

Who are the top contractors for National Science Foundation?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from National Science Foundation in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does National Science Foundation use?

National Science Foundation uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of National Science Foundation?

National Science Foundation has 17 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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National Science Foundation

Federal Government Agency

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 $21,624,873,341, issued 15,721 awards, and worked with 2,073 contractors. It currently has 29 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, and COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES.

Active Contracts

$21.6B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Agency Contracting Overview

Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.

Procurement Analytics

Where National Science Foundation directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.

Set-Aside Programs

SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)10100%

Organizational divisions and offices within National Science Foundation that manage their own procurement activities.

Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships8contracts

Office Of Polar Programs1contracts

Finance Award Management Ofc Of Budget0contracts

Directorate For Engineering0contracts

Directorate For Biological Sciences0contracts

Direct Mathematical Physical Sciences0contracts

Division Of Graduate Education0contracts

Directorate For Geosciences0contracts

Division Of Equity For Excellence In Stem0contracts

National Science Board0contracts

Recent National Science Foundation Contracts

The latest contract opportunities posted by National Science Foundation, including active solicitations and recent awards.

View all National Science Foundation contracts

Federal

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Professional Services in Support of Organization Technical Committee 229 (ISO/TC 229) Technical Advisory Group

National Science Foundation

NAICS

813920

Posted date

Aug 8, 2023

49100423Q0153

No deadline

Federal

Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Sponsorship to the 2020 National Society of Black Engineers Virtual Convention on August 19-23, 2020

National Science Foundation

NAICS

813910

Posted date

Jul 24, 2020

49100420Q0141

No deadline

Federal

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Platinum Sponsorship of the 2020 Venture Summit West and the 2020 New York Venture Summit

National Science Foundation

NAICS

813910

Posted date

Jan 29, 2020

49100420Q0022

No deadline

FederalNEW

Data Management and Open Science Compliance

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

518210

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

Small Business and HBCU/MI Subcontracting Plan Development

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

541611

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

Technology Demonstration and Pilot Testing Coordination

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

541380

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

Advanced Water-Energy Modeling and Simulation

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

541690

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

Field-Deployable Sensor Network Development and Deployment

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

334510

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

Consortium Development and Stakeholder Engagement Management

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

541611

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

7d left

FederalNEW

BAA: Establishing Consortia to Advance Energy-Water Security

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support$10M est.

NAICS

813920

Posted date

Jul 23, 2026

49100426R0009

7d left

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

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Ranked by total awards

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
LEIDOS, INC.	$3.1B	1
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH	$2.9B	587
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.	$2.8B	86
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS	$2.6B	3,680
CORNELL UNIVERSITY	$2.5B	2,933
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	$2.3B	3,329
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION	$2.3B	1,453
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	$2.2B	3,844
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC	$2.2B	95
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE	$2.2B	3,311

Top Contracting Offices

Contracting offices ("desks") within this agency, ranked by total award value. This is where deals are actually signed.

Ranked by total awards

Office	Total Awards	Contracts
DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT491004	$9.5B	5,452
DIVISION OF OCEAN SCIENCES490604	$6.1B	5,008
DIVISION OF ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES490302	$5.1B	2,716
DIVISION OF PHYSICS490301	$4.6B	5,458
DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION491101	$4.6B	1,939
DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION491104	$4.4B	6,955
DIVISION OF MATERIALS RESEARCH490307	$4.3B	5,657
DIVISION OF ATMOSPHERIC AND490602	$4.1B	3,564
DIV OF BIOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE490808	$3.9B	3,188
OFC OF ADV CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE490509	$3.7B	3,723

Top National Science Foundation Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
LEIDOS, INC.	$3.1B	1
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH	$2.9B	587
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.	$2.8B	86
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS	$2.6B	3,680
CORNELL UNIVERSITY	$2.5B	2,933
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	$2.3B	3,329
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION	$2.3B	1,453
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	$2.2B	3,844
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC	$2.2B	95
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE	$2.2B	3,311