MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency May 2026
⏱ GENERATED 8/16/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.
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Total Vendors
5
Contracts
5
Avg Contract
$59,853
Total Spending
$299,264
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in May 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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AEGISCOAT INC.
HQ: Ann Arbor, MI
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)May 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($298.9K) 1 ($298.9K) All Agencies 1 ($298.9K) 1 ($298.9K)
$298,888 -
SRI INTERNATIONAL
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)May 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($64.1K) 38 ($12.0M) All Agencies 4 ($417.7K) 208 ($40.1M)
$64,063 -
RIVERSIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
HQ: Arlington, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)May 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($50.0K) 3 ($986.9K) All Agencies 2 ($55.0K) 29 ($43.3M)
$50,000 -
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
HQ: Laurel, MD
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)May 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($0) 112 ($98.1M) All Agencies 19 ($36.1M) 1,652 ($1.1B)
$0 -
AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
HQ: Herndon, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)May 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($-113,687) 1 ($-113,687) All Agencies 2 ($-182,874) 6 ($43.6K)
$-113,687
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in May 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
No significant buzzword patterns found for this sub-agency.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in May 2026.
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RECIPIENT
AEGISCOAT INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$298,888
Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope
PERFORMED IN
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
NAICS CODE
PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING | 325510
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE (EEI)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
May 5, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/1/25 → 3/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/5/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope +$298,888
Total Spending To-Date: $614,609 -
RECIPIENT
SRI INTERNATIONAL
AWARD AMOUNT
$64,063
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
May 7, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/11/26 → 7/10/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/7/26 Base Award $64,063
Total Spending To-Date: $64,063 -
RECIPIENT
RIVERSIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
AWARD AMOUNT
$50,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
BEAVERCREEK, OHIO
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | AC11
DESCRIPTION
CODE-TO-MODEL ANALYSIS READY FOR VERIFICATION ENGINES (CARVE)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
May 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/8/26 → 2/7/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/8/26 Base Award $50,000
Total Spending To-Date: $484,721 -
RECIPIENT
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope
PERFORMED IN
LAUREL, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | AC11
DESCRIPTION
POSTURES EXPLORATION STUDY OF TRANSLATION & OPERATION (PESTO)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
May 7, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/1/22 → 10/31/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/7/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
Total Spending To-Date: $1,097,944 -
RECIPIENT
AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-113,687
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
HANOVER, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AD93
DESCRIPTION
PHASE I, II&III OF DARPA LUXOR PROGRAM. KEYW WILL PERFORM THE EFFORTS OUTLINED IN THE CONTRACT'S STATEMENT OF WORK UNDER THE LUXOR PROGRAM.
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
SIGNED
May 7, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/23/18 → 10/30/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/7/26 Funding Only Action -$113,687
Total Spending To-Date: $12,012,330
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in May 2026.
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RECIPIENT
AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$113,687
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
HANOVER, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AD93
DESCRIPTION
PHASE I, II&III OF DARPA LUXOR PROGRAM. KEYW WILL PERFORM THE EFFORTS OUTLINED IN THE CONTRACT'S STATEMENT OF WORK UNDER THE LUXOR PROGRAM.
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
SIGNED
May 7, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/23/18 → 10/30/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 5/7/26 Funding Only Action -$113,687
Total Spending To-Date: $12,012,330
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in May 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Michigan
1 contracts
$298,888 -
California
1 contracts
$64,063 -
Ohio
1 contracts
$50,000 -
Maryland
2 contracts
$-113,687
Top Cities
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Ann Arbor, MI
1 contracts
$298,888 -
Menlo Park, CA
1 contracts
$64,063 -
Beavercreek, OH
1 contracts
$50,000 -
Laurel, MD
1 contracts
$0 -
Hanover, MD
1 contracts
$-113,687
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in May 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Michigan
1 contracts
$298,888 -
California
1 contracts
$64,063 -
Maryland
1 contracts
$0 -
Virginia
2 contracts
$-63,687
Top Cities
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Ann Arbor, MI
1 contracts
$298,888 -
Menlo Park, CA
1 contracts
$64,063 -
Arlington, VA
1 contracts
$50,000 -
Laurel, MD
1 contracts
$0 -
Herndon, VA
1 contracts
$-113,687