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Cost/Price Realism Government Contracts & Federal Records

Cost/Price Realism has 2,688,392 active records. Primary activity: contract (76% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Cost/Price Realism Government Contracts & Federal Records

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED INVOICE (TASK ORDER REQUEST) DATED FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026 AND THE ATTACHED FSA HEALTH EQUITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHART FOR 2026, AND FOR A HEREBY-FUNDED TOTAL FIXED-PRICE

Department of TransportationPosted November 30, 2026
NAICS 524292USAspending.gov
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The Research Team at Uml Has Developed a Low-cost, Digital Biosensing Platform With Single Molecular Biomarker Sensitivity for Pathogen Detection and Quantification. the Project Aims Are to Explore

UnknownPosted October 10, 2026
NAICS 562910usaspending_subawards
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United Services Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $2,638,210.84, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $1,319,105.42, and $659,552.71 in Local Government Support. This Project

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
NAICS 517312usaspending_subawards
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $18,768,335.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $9,365,399.00, and $ 2,210,000.00 I

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
NAICS 517312usaspending_subawards
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $17,809,169.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $8,886,775.00, and $1,770,000 in Lo

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
NAICS 517312usaspending_subawards
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $21,487,098.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $10,000,000.00. This Project Will P

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
NAICS 517312usaspending_subawards
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NORTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM COAGULATION COST-PER-REPORTABLE-RESULT (CPRR) FOR FORT WORTH, DALLAS AND BONHAM.

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted July 31, 2026
NAICS 334516USAspending.gov
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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 6, 2026
NAICS 621999gao_gov
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Laborer (Outdoor Equipment Rental)

Department of the NavyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 336611VirginiaUSAJobs.gov
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Budget Analyst

Department of the TreasuryPosted May 6, 2026Due May 19, 2026
NAICS 541511CaliforniaUSAJobs.gov
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of War (Acquisition Integration and Interoperability)

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 541512VirginiaUSAJobs.gov
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Meatcutter Supervisor

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 541512WyomingUSAJobs.gov
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Supervisory Space and Facilities Program Manager

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 541511District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Better Data and Project Prioritization Vital to Managing Aging Infrastructure and Communicating Needs

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 5, 2026
NAICS 236220gao_gov
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Compacts of Free Association: Education and Health Remain Priorities, but Implementation and Oversight Are Delayed

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 5, 2026
NAICS 236220gao_gov
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NSF TTP-T: Transforming Levee Monitoring and Risk Assessment by Translating Hybrid Digital Twin Innovation into Practice

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
NAICS 236220nsf_awards
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Functions and mechanisms of a molecularly defined prefrontal cortex neuron subtype in drug addiction

National Institute on Drug AbusePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 325412nih_reporter
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Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Risk of Adverse Oral Health Outcomes

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchPosted April 30, 2026
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Proteomic Profiling and Neurocognitive Assessment to Uncover Stroke Mechanisms in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

National Heart Lung and Blood InstitutePosted April 30, 2026
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Resolving multi-site protein phosphorylation by phosphoryl-AMPylation

National Institute of General Medical SciencesPosted April 30, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
Cost/Price Realism
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$8.2B
Awarded this week
$6.0B
Compacts of Free Association: Educati...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside4 technology-related opportunities7 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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Supervisory Space and Facilities Program Manager

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsDue May 15
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Meatcutter Supervisor

Department of DefenseDue May 18
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Budget Analyst

Department of the TreasuryDue May 19
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Laborer (Outdoor Equipment Rental)

Department of the NavyDue May 20
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED INVOICE (TASK ORDER REQUEST) DATED FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026 AND THE ATTACHED FSA HEALTH EQUITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHART FOR 2026, AND FOR A HEREBY-FUNDED TOTAL FIXED-PRICE

Department of Transportation$10,099
-157d ago

The Research Team at Uml Has Developed a Low-cost, Digital Biosensing Platform With Single Molecular Biomarker Sensitivity for Pathogen Detection and Quantification. the Project Aims Are to Explore

Unknown
-146d ago

United Services Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $2,638,210.84, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $1,319,105.42, and $659,552.71 in Local Government Support. This Project

Unknown
-146d ago

White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $18,768,335.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $9,365,399.00, and $ 2,210,000.00 I

Unknown
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Market Intelligence — Cost/Price Realism

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in Cost/Price Realism

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
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4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
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6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
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10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

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

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About Cost/Price Realism

Cost/Price Realism has 2,688,392 active records. Primary activity: contract (76% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Market Intelligence — Cost/Price Realism

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in Cost/Price Realism

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
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2027-03
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2027-04
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2027-05
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2027-07
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Advantages

  • +Prevents buy-in strategies where offerors understate costs
  • +Reveals misunderstandings of requirements or scope
  • +Allows evaluation of most probable cost for cost-type contracts
  • +Identifies unrealistic staffing, rates, or indirect cost assumptions
  • +Protects the government from cost overruns downstream

Disadvantages

  • -Labor-intensive analysis requiring cost and pricing expertise
  • -Government adjustments to proposed costs can be contested
  • -Requires access to audited indirect rate data (DCAA)
  • -Probable cost determinations involve significant judgment
  • -Can delay source selection when complex cost models are involved

Other Evaluation Factors

Best Value TradeoffFAR 15.101-1Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)FAR 15.101-2Highest Technically Rated Fair & Reasonable PriceFAR 15.101Value Adjusted Total Evaluated Price (VATEP)FAR 15.101-1Technical/Management ApproachFAR 15.304Past PerformanceFAR 15.305(a)(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for Cost/Price Realism?
Cost/Price Realism has 2,688,392 active records across 24 categories: contract (2,056,205), contracts (459,126), research (86,718), ppp loan (42,068), job listing (11,854). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Cost/Price Realism?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for Cost/Price Realism?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
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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 2,688,392 records.

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