NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is a federal contractor, registered under UEI EXZVPWZBLUE8 and CAGE code 39GV5. It has been awarded $2,946,009,900 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Unknown NAICS, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), and Other NAICS codes (19 codes, <0.5% each). Top awarding agencies include National Science Foundation, Department Of Health And Human Services, and Department Of Defense.
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EXZVPWZBLUE8CAGE Code
39GV5Entity Structure
OtherEstablished
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Federal Contracting Overview
Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.
AI Capability Profile
Northwestern University delivers advanced research and educational services across the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with deep expertise in biomedical, epidemiological, and clinical research operations. The institution conducts large-scale longitudinal studies—including MESA and CARDIA—f...
Northwestern University delivers advanced research and educational services across the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with deep expertise in biomedical, epidemiological, and clinical research operations. The institution conducts large-scale longitudinal studies—including MESA and CARDIA—focused on cardiovascular health, population diversity, and disease progression, leveraging sophisticated data collection, biostatistical modeling, and laboratory analytics such as mass spectrometry for biomarker characterization. It also provides specialized training in leadership, innovation, and management for federal personnel, delivering executive education programs tailored to defense and public health agencies. Technical capabilities span experimental design, human subject research protocols, animal care and housing systems, and multi-site field center coordination, supported by accredited medical laboratory services and high-complexity analytical platforms. The university maintains strong, sustained relationships with the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For DoD, it delivers leadership development programs and research initiatives aligned with military health priorities. HHS engages it for population health studies and public health surveillance infrastructure, while VA partners on biotechnology research and translational medical science, particularly in immunology and chronic disease management. These relationships reflect a pattern of long-term, mission-critical collaboration rooted in scientific rigor and operational reliability. Its primary industry focus lies in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, alongside higher education services. Northwestern specializes in federally funded biomedical research, clinical trial support, and professional workforce development, positioning itself as a mission-aligned academic partner for complex, multi-year government science and health initiatives. It does not hold federal certifications but operates as a non-profit academic institution with a national reputation for scientific excellence. Based in Evanston, Illinois, it serves as a key research hub for federal agencies seeking university-led innovation in public health, defense medicine, and scientific workforce training.
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Awards Count
4,356
All time
Active
247
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Completed
4,109
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