Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities government contracts
26 open Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities notices under NAICS 541720 right now. Federal buyers posted 68 since Aug 7, 2026.
Latest Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities notices
Open notices first, soonest deadline first. Recently closed ones follow, so you can see what gets bought. Every row links to the official record.
Agencies buying Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Who posted notices under NAICS 541720 since Aug 7, 2026, busiest first.
| Agency | Notices | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army Department of Defense | 18 | 6 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 10 | 6 |
| Forest Service Department of Agriculture | 7 | 3 |
| Department of the Navy Department of Defense | 5 | 0 |
| Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture | 5 | 1 |
| Maritime Administration Department of Transportation | 5 | 4 |
| Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior | 3 | 2 |
| HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | 0 |
| Washington Headquarters Services Department of Defense | 2 | 1 |
| Department of State | 2 | 0 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce | 2 | 0 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services | 1 | 0 |
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services | 1 | 1 |
| DOL Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Department of Labor | 1 | 1 |
| Federal Railroad Administration Department of Transportation | 1 | 0 |
Every federal buyer is listed in the agency directory.
Who wins Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities contracts
Contractors ranked by value obligated on NAICS 541720 awards.
| Contractor | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company UEI SML4NN2CT556 | 1 | $18.8B |
| Lockheed Martin Corp UEI CQWLW9XRQTH5 | 9 | $1.5B |
| Research Triangle Institute UEI JJHCMK4NT5N3 | 28 | $803M |
| Mathematica Inc. UEI T41EGEAK2L35 | 48 | $630M |
| Mathematica Inc. UEI UJMMR3K2CDK6 | 30 | $601M |
| Westat, Inc. UEI NVUWAFWQ57S5 | 23 | $568M |
| National Opinion Research Center UEI MPYFY5UMSDP4 | 30 | $546M |
| The Lewin Group, Inc. UEI KRVRMDJKAA16 | 30 | $507M |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences UEI MCN6J5L6M3T4 | 38 | $458M |
| The Rand Corporation UEI YY46Q97AEZA8 | 87 | $429M |
From federal award records of $1M or more since October 2023. More in the contractor directory.
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Questions people ask
What is NAICS 541720?
NAICS 541720 is the federal industry code for Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Agencies attach it to solicitations for this work, and it decides which small business size standard applies.
Are these real government contracts?
Yes. Every row comes from the public feed of the official source, most often SAM.gov, and links straight to the official notice. Confirm deadlines and amendments there before you respond.
Will this page list every open Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities bid?
No single search can. Agencies sometimes file this work under a neighboring code or describe it differently. Use this page to find leads fast, then check scope, eligibility, and attachments in the official notice.
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