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 $41,886,164,265 across 30,153 contract awards to 4,123 contractors. The agency currently has 1,231 active contract opportunities.

What industries does National Science Foundation (nsf) contract in?

National Science Foundation (nsf) 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 (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 30,153 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $41,886,164,265 in obligations across 4,123 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 (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 $41,886,164,265 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 30,153 contract actions to 4,123 unique contractors. The agency currently has 1,231 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), 541512 (COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES), 541611 (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 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 36 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 $41,886,164,265, issued 30,153 awards, and worked with 4,123 contractors. It currently has 1,231 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, and COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES.

1.2K

Active Contracts

$41.9B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

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 10/26/2026

Leadership posts

279

Filled

Vacant

183

66% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 279 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		50 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.	$3.3B	1
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH	$3.0B	594
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.	$2.8B	86
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS	$2.7B	3,729
CORNELL UNIVERSITY	$2.5B	2,988
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN	$2.4B	3,405
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION	$2.3B	1,471
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	$2.3B	3,911
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC	$2.3B	98
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE	$2.2B	3,375