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National Science Foundation (NSF) has 22,475 federal records set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside businesses.

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Active Records
556
Total Value
$7,562,914,006
Avg Award
$17,964,166
Record Types
4
22,475 records tracked

National Science Foundation Government Contracts & Federal Records

22,475 records
↑ 100% small business set-asideAbove the federal average — strong small business opportunity.
↓ 76% declineDeclining activity — may reflect seasonal patterns or reduced spending.
→ $17,964,166 avg award63x the national average — high-value market requiring detailed proposals.
↑ $7,562,914,006 total marketBillion-dollar market — significant opportunities for both primes and subcontractors.
22,475 active National Science Foundation
Showing 22,475 federal recordsfiltered by agency: National Science Foundation, set_aside: EDWOSB

Contract

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation

Spending Record

Contract Award

National Science FoundationNot specified

TASK ORDER NO.4 - NSF PRINTWISE - MANAGED PRINT SERVICES MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES - IDIQ

National Science FoundationMarch 31, 2026

ELSEVIER PURE PLATFORM

National Science FoundationMarch 2, 2026

CYBERSECURITY AND PRIVACY SERVICES

National Science FoundationFebruary 28, 2026

NSF ALEXANDRIA HQ BUILDING MINOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE - 401 DULANY ST

National Science FoundationJanuary 19, 2026

Research

Travel: Moduli Spaces, Quantization and Poisson Geometry

National Science FoundationMay 5, 2026

Conference: Training the Next Generation of Physical Oceanographers in Seagoing Methods

National Science FoundationMay 5, 2026

STAR: Phylogenomics and biogeography of Neotropical Tityus: the World's most speciose scorpion genus

National Science FoundationMay 5, 2026

CAREER: Spatiotemporal Coordination of Growth and Differentiation Across Tissues

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
National Science Foundation
Volume
85
Growth
10
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
75

Strong opportunity — solid volume with room for competitive positioning.

$2.9M
Awarded this week
$10.0B
National Science Foundation
-68%
2026-05 spending vs 2026-04
$17,964,166
Avg award — 99.8x the federal average
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside3 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

New This Week

4 new records
1d ago

Travel: Moduli Spaces, Quantization and Poisson Geometry

National Science Foundation$20,000
1d ago

Conference: Training the Next Generation of Physical Oceanographers in Seagoing Methods

National Science Foundation$54,232
1d ago

STAR: Phylogenomics and biogeography of Neotropical Tityus: the World's most speciose scorpion genus

National Science Foundation$399,978
2d ago

CAREER: Spatiotemporal Coordination of Growth and Differentiation Across Tissues

National Science Foundation$1,563,148
See all new this week in National Science Foundation →

Activity in National Science Foundation has declined 86% over the last 3 months. Peak activity: 2025-06 with 339 records.

Market Intelligence — National Science Foundation

Active Records
556
Total Award Value
$7,562,914,006
Average Value
$17,964,166
Record Types
4

Records by Type

Grants467Regulations71Job Listings14Contracts4

Set-Aside Distribution

MBE78.8%Small Business Set-Aside16.9%Full and Open Competition2.5%LBE0.8%Veteran-Owned Small Business0.8%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-06
339
2025-07
4
2025-08
3
2025-09
5
2025-10
0
2025-11
0
2025-12
4
2026-01
10
2026-02
15
2026-03
29
2026-04
17
2026-05
4

Recent Spending

$1,566,264↓

Last 3 months of tracked award value for National Science Foundation.

Active Records

556

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$17,964,166

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About National Science Foundation

Market Overview

National Science Foundation has 22,475 active federal records across multiple procurement categories. Total tracked award value: $7,562,914,006. Primary activity: research (93% of records).

Competitive Landscape

78.8% of opportunities carry a MBE set-aside.

Opportunity Profile

Activity is down 76% this month. Average award: $17,964,166 — 63x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

Why This Agency Matters

National Science Foundation is one of the largest federal buyers, managing 22,475 active records. Understanding its procurement patterns, preferred contract vehicles, and set-aside usage gives contractors a strategic advantage when pursuing awards.

What to Expect

This page covers 5 record types. The most active categories are research (21,007), regulatory (1,126), spending (332). Use the tabs above to focus on a specific record type, or browse the full mix for a comprehensive view.

Market Positioning

Average award value here is $17,964,166, 63x the national average — a high-value market requiring detailed proposals and longer evaluation cycles. this market has room for new entrants — early positioning and relationship-building pay off.

Small Business Landscape

100% of opportunities carry a small business set-aside, well above the 23% federal average — this is a strong small business market. Top designations: MBE (78.8%), Small Business Set-Aside (16.9%), Full and Open Competition (2.5%). Firms with active certifications in SAM.gov have a significant advantage when pursuing these reserved opportunities.

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Market Intelligence — NSF — Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

Active Records
556
Total Award Value
$7,562,914,006
Average Value
$17,964,166
Record Types
4

Records by Type

Grants467Regulations71Job Listings14Contracts4

Set-Aside Distribution

MBE78.8%Small Business Set-Aside16.9%Full and Open Competition2.5%LBE0.8%Veteran-Owned Small Business0.8%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-06
339
2025-07
4
2025-08
3
2025-09
5
2025-10
0
2025-11
0
2025-12
4
2026-01
10
2026-02
15
2026-03
29
2026-04
17
2026-05
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Bureauify. (2026). National Science Foundation — Federal Contract Intelligence. Bureauify Federal Intelligence. Retrieved , from https://bureauify.com/agency/national-science-foundation

Data Methodology

Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 22,475 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

Processing

Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

Disclaimer

Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

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