01 / Contracting Agency Profile
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 97AE
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) is a federal contracting agency within DEPT OF DEFENSE. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) accounts for 0.4% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 1 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$1.82B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.82B | 1,870 | 283 | +0.5% |
| FY 2024 | $1.81B | 1,831 | 300 | +11.3% |
| FY 2023 | $1.62B | 1,615 | 260 | −2.7% |
| FY 2022 | $1.67B | 1,779 | 277 | +9.0% |
| FY 2021 | $1.53B | 1,446 | 269 | +22.1% |
| FY 2020 | $1.25B | 1,273 | 247 | +43.5% |
| FY 2019 | $874.27M | 1,108 | 240 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa)?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $7.10B | 7,310 | 399 | 67.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $871.71M | 632 | 11 | 8.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $798.47M | 1,217 | 106 | 7.5% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $551.78M | 73 | 2 | 5.2% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $337.05M | 564 | 63 | 3.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $167.19M | 177 | 10 | 1.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $121.46M | 65 | 22 | 1.1% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $107.52M | 37 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $98.88M | 29 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $72.61M | 229 | 15 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC13 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $2.39B | 1,574 | 105 | 22.6% |
| AD93 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | $2.05B | 1,235 | 99 | 19.3% |
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.35B | 1,990 | 158 | 12.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.21B | 1,204 | 53 | 11.4% |
| AD92 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | $1.19B | 2,087 | 148 | 11.2% |
| D301 | IT AND TELECOM- FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE | $757.86M | 138 | 3 | 7.2% |
| AC11 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | $750.98M | 932 | 52 | 7.1% |
| AD91 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (BASIC RESEARCH) | $310.33M | 724 | 70 | 2.9% |
| AC15 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $162.48M | 387 | 94 | 1.5% |
| R430 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING | $67.99M | 29 | 2 | 0.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $916.73M | 129 | 8.7% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE | $809.01M | 1,107 | 7.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11 |
| SECURIGENCE LLC | $551.47M | 72 | 5.2% | NAICS 541511 · PSC D301 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $410.95M | 172 | 3.9% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AD93 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $364.22M | 252 | 3.4% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC | $260.26M | 261 | 2.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC. | $230.66M | 158 | 2.2% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| SRI INTERNATIONAL | $229.26M | 390 | 2.2% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD92 |
| APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP. | $215.26M | 89 | 2.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AD93 |
| AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION | $199.95M | 68 | 1.9% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 99.1%
Small-business share 0.3%
Set-aside share 82.0%
Average action value $968.9K
Largest recorded action $108.23M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$10.58B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 10,922 contract actions and an average action value of $968.9K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 1 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 99.1% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC13. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.