What does National Science Foundation (nsf) do?

National Science Foundation (nsf) is a (049) 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 (nsf)?

You can find contracts from National Science Foundation (nsf) 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 (nsf) spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, National Science Foundation (nsf) has obligated $37,479,574,444 across 26,547 contract awards to 3,997 contractors. The agency currently has 1,483 active contract opportunities.

What does National Science Foundation (nsf) do?

National Science Foundation (nsf) is a government agency (049) 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 (nsf) award?

National Science Foundation (nsf) has awarded 26,547 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $37,479,574,444 in obligations across 3,997 contractors. Top procurement categories include FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with National Science Foundation (nsf)?

To do business with National Science Foundation (nsf), 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 (nsf)'s annual contract spend?

National Science Foundation (nsf) has obligated $37,479,574,444 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 26,547 contract actions to 3,997 unique contractors. The agency currently has 1,483 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does National Science Foundation (nsf) use?

National Science Foundation (nsf) primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 561210 (FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES), 541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES), 541611 (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES), 541512 (COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES), 337127 (INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURING). 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 (nsf)?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from National Science Foundation (nsf) 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 (nsf) use?

National Science Foundation (nsf) uses 3 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBIR/STTR mandate, < 500 employees), 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), and 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 (nsf)?

National Science Foundation (nsf) has 39 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 (nsf)

Federal Government Agency

National Science Foundation (nsf) is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, National Science Foundation (nsf) has obligated $37,479,574,444, issued 26,547 awards, and worked with 3,997 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.

1.5K

Active Contracts

$37.5B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Agency Contracting Overview

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

Procurement Analytics

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

Procurement by Industry

561210 - FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES1601.2%

Set-Aside Programs

SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBIR/STTR mandate, < 500 employees)1,20499.6%8AN - 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)40.3%SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)10.1%

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

National Science Foundation1,483contracts

Division Of Ocean Sciences0contracts

Communication Division Electrical0contracts

Sbe Office Of Multidisciplinary Act0contracts

Division Of Computer Commission Foundations0contracts

Division Of Atmospheric And0contracts

Division Of Computer Network Systems0contracts

Division Of Integrative Organismal System0contracts

Mps Multidisciplinary Activities0contracts

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support0contracts

Recent National Science Foundation (nsf) Contracts

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

View all National Science Foundation (nsf) contracts

Federal

Sole Source Justification Posting for Administrative Support Service

Directorate For Engineering

NAICS

541511

Posted date

Sep 2, 2026

49100426Q0040

No deadline

Federal

PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Finance Award Management Ofc Of Budget

NAICS

561510

Posted date

Aug 31, 2026

49100426Q0041

No deadline

Federal

Notice of Award - Sole Source to EDJ Associates, Inc.

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

541690

Posted date

Aug 24, 2026

49100426F0137

No deadline

Federal

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative

Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships$1.5M est.

NAICS

541715

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

NSF-OTASO-FY26-XLabsInitative

610d left

Federal

Advanced Material/Component Supply

Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

NAICS

339999

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

610d left

Federal

Scientific & Technical Advisory Services

Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

NAICS

541690

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

610d left

Federal

Nascent Platform Technology Development

Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

NAICS

541715

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

610d left

Federal

Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract

Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

NAICS

561210

Posted date

Jun 2, 2026

49100426D0002

No deadline

Federal

Trusted Identity and Identity Management

National Science Foundation$210M est.

Posted date

May 22, 2026

SBANSF 26-510

298d left

Federal

Neuroadaptive Systems

National Science Foundation$210M est.

NAICS

541715

Posted date

May 22, 2026

SBANSF 26-510

298d left

Top Contractors

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

View all National Science Foundation (nsf) contractors

Ranked by total awards

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
LEIDOS, INC.	$3.1B	1
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH	$3.0B	590
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.	$2.8B	86
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS	$2.6B	3,702
CORNELL UNIVERSITY	$2.5B	2,960
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	$2.3B	3,362
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION	$2.3B	1,467
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	$2.3B	3,878
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC	$2.2B	97
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE	$2.2B	3,340

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	$9.6B	5,547
DIVISION OF OCEAN SCIENCES490604	$6.3B	5,069
DIVISION OF ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES490302	$5.2B	2,777
DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION491101	$4.7B	2,021
DIVISION OF PHYSICS490301	$4.7B	5,676
DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION491104	$4.6B	7,180
DIVISION OF MATERIALS RESEARCH490307	$4.4B	5,793
DIVISION OF ATMOSPHERIC AND490602	$4.2B	3,624
DIV OF BIOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE490808	$3.9B	3,284
DIV OF COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEMS490505	$3.7B	8,581

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at National Science Foundation (nsf) and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/07/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

68% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 78 posts

Posts of National Science Foundation (nsf)

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
No posts at National Science Foundation (nsf) itself. Its sub-agencies are below.

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
	National Science Foundation	50 posts		30 vacant

Showing the 50 most senior of 78 posts

Posts of National Science Foundation (nsf)

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
No posts at National Science Foundation (nsf) itself. Its sub-agencies are below.

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
	National Science Foundation	50 posts		30 vacant

Top National Science Foundation (nsf) 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	$3.0B	590
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.	$2.8B	86
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS	$2.6B	3,702
CORNELL UNIVERSITY	$2.5B	2,960
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	$2.3B	3,362
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION	$2.3B	1,467
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	$2.3B	3,878
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC	$2.2B	97
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE	$2.2B	3,340