Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · UEI KG76WYENL5K1 · NAICS 541940
Northwestern University is a federal contractor based in Evanston, IL operating in professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541940). Northwestern University has received $125.47 million in lifetime federal awards (per USAspending.gov). BesaGov currently tracks 134 contracts totaling $124.28 million for this firm. Northwestern University's largest customer is Department Of Health And Human Services, accounting for $110.88 million of awarded work.
Top contracts
| PIID | Agency | Latest action | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHSN272201700060C | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 26, 2022 | $25.61M |
| 75N93022C00035 | Department Of Health And Human Services | March 20, 2026 | $25.31M |
| HHSN268200625236C | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 22, 2010 | $14.18M |
| HHSN272200700058C | Department Of Health And Human Services | June 30, 2011 | $8.19M |
| 75N94022F00001 | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 28, 2023 | $3.47M |
| 75N94023F00001 | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 19, 2024 | $3.46M |
| 75N94021F00001 | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 27, 2021 | $3.31M |
| 75N92018F00001 | Department Of Health And Human Services | December 15, 2025 | $3.00M |
| HHSN272201600016C | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 23, 2022 | $2.96M |
| 75N94020F00001 | Department Of Health And Human Services | September 13, 2021 | $2.77M |
Top customers
| Agency | Obligated | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| Department Of Health And Human Services | $110.88M | 32 |
| Department Of Defense | $9.56M | 42 |
| Department Of Veterans Affairs | $2.62M | 41 |
| Department Of Justice | $2.22M | 6 |
| Department Of The Interior | $71.3K | 4 |
| General Services Administration | $70.5K | 3 |
| Office Of Personnel Management | $28.6K | 5 |
| National Aeronautics And Space Administration | $15.0K | 1 |
NAICS portfolio
| NAICS | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541714 | Research And Development In Biotechnology (Except Nanobiotechnology) | $27.73M |
| 541710 | — | $27.24M |
| 541711 | Research And Development In Biotechnology | $25.61M |
| 541715 | Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology) | $19.82M |
| 541712 | Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $9.40M |
| 611310 | Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools | $8.55M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much has Northwestern University received in federal contracts?
Northwestern University has received $125.47 million in lifetime federal awards (per USAspending.gov). BesaGov currently tracks 134 contracts totaling $124.28 million for this firm. Their largest customer is Department Of Health And Human Services, representing $110.88 million of awarded work.
What does Northwestern University do?
Northwestern University is a federal contractor based in Evanston, IL, registered under NAICS 541940 (professional, scientific, and technical services).