What does Office Of Naval Research do?

The Office of Naval Research serves as a primary driver for scientific innovation and technological advancement for the United States Navy. Its core mission focuses on the research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences to enhance maritime capabilities. Strategic priorities emphasize maritime modernization, including naval manufacturing, sustainment, and industrial base capabilities. Key focus areas include the development of advanced wireless communication protocols for the Naval Tactical Grid, high-throughput cross-domain networking across land, maritime, cyber, and space domains, and the integration of AI/ML-driven network resilience and autonomous reconfiguration. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward professional, scientific, and technical services. The agency frequently utilizes Broad Agency Announcements to solicit innovative research and development solutions. Frequent acquisitions include engineering services, computer systems design, and administrative management consulting. The agency also procures specialized hardware, such as SWaP-constrained communication equipment and search, detection, and navigation instruments. The agency primarily targets NAICS codes associated with research and development in the physical and engineering sciences, as well as computer systems design and engineering services. There is a clear preference for utilizing set-asides to support diverse vendors, with significant activity involving 8(a) certified firms, Small Business Administration participants, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Operating under the United States Navy, the Office of Naval Research functions as a technical organization that manages a diverse portfolio of strategic policy, plans, and assessment directorates. Its procurement structure involves a mix of direct solicitations, subcontracts for specialized technical development, and justifications for specific hardware and office infrastructure.

How do I find contracts from Office Of Naval Research?

You can find contracts from Office Of Naval Research 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 Office Of Naval Research spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Office Of Naval Research has obligated $75,703,154 across 5 contract awards to 5 contractors. The agency currently has 13 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Office Of Naval Research contract in?

Office Of Naval Research primarily contracts in the following industries: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Office Of Naval Research award?

Office Of Naval Research has awarded 5 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $75,703,154 in obligations across 5 contractors. Top procurement categories include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Office Of Naval Research?

To do business with Office Of Naval Research, 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 Office Of Naval Research's annual contract spend?

Office Of Naval Research has obligated $75,703,154 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 5 contract actions to 5 unique contractors. The agency currently has 13 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does Office Of Naval Research use?

Office Of Naval Research primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)), 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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 Office Of Naval Research?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Office Of Naval Research 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 Office Of Naval Research use?

Office Of Naval Research uses 9 different set-aside programs, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, 8AN, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), and 8a Competed. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Office Of Naval Research

Federal Government Agency

The Office of Naval Research serves as a primary driver for scientific innovation and technological advancement for the United States Navy. Its core mission focuses on the research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences to enhance maritime capabilities.

Office Of Naval Research is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Office Of Naval Research has obligated $75,703,154, issued 5 awards, and worked with 5 contractors. It currently has 13 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

Active Contracts

$75.7M

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Office Of Naval Research and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/28/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

25% of posts

Acting officials

4 posts · 1 vacant

Posts of Office Of Naval Research

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Office Of Naval Research	--	Vacant	May 2026	CA	ES	--	ARLINGTON, VA
Office Of Naval Research	ALEXANDRA LANDSBERG	Filled	Dec 2019	CA	ES	$207,431	Washington, DC
Office Of Naval Research	THOMAS FU	Filled	Aug 2024	CA	ES	$225,786	ARLINGTON, VA
Office Of Naval Research	RACHEL RILEY	Filled	Oct 2025	NA	ES	$184,363	ARLINGTON, VA

Top Office Of Naval Research Contractors

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

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
HUNA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES JV, LLC	$69.0M	1
SAXMAN ONE, LLC Manassas VA USA	$50.8M	1
BMNT Partners LLC 410 Sherman Ave Palo Alto CA 94303 USA CA	$35.0M	1
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$25.8M	3
GOODRICH CORPORATION	$19.9M	1
Unison Software Inc. Sterling VA 20166 USA	$19.0M	1
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 110 Technology Center UNIVERSITY PARK PA 16802-7000 USA	$16.7M	1
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL 33431 USA	$9.7M	1
RE2, INC. 4925 HARRISON STREET SECOND FLOOR PITTSBURGH PA 152012722 USA	$9.5M	1
SEA DRAGON ENERGY, INC. 22203	$9.5M	1