The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH Doing business as Oarnet
- UEI
- SEURLKKPN8G7
- CAGE
- 1MYP0
- Primary NAICS
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, The Ohio State University, ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- Corporate family
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Parent
MN4MDDMN8529
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Parent
MN4MDDMN8529
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1224 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
- Website
- oar.net
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Software & Services
- IT Services
- Data Processing & Outsourced Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $67,600 |
| FY2025 | $201,382 |
| FY2024 | $117,050 |
| FY2023 | $124,420 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $67,600 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vmware cloud foundation 5 maintenance | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $95,450 | |
| Oarnet vmware subscription through the oarnet consortium | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $130,332 | |
| Afit FY24 SC vmware cloud foundation 5 maintenance. | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $95,450 | |
| Oarnet vmware licenses | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $102,820 | |
| Oarnet vmware license | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $102,854 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Univ Of | R01HL170100 | $32,057 |
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About the company
The Ohio State University Oarnet Division, doing business as Oarnet, is a child entity of The Ohio State University, a U.S. state government institution and 1890 Land Grant College registered as a federal contractor since 2001. As a technology service provider, Oarnet serves as a prime contractor to the federal government, specializing in software licensing, network connectivity, and IT infrastructure maintenance services that support advanced research and operational capabilities for military and defense agencies. The entity is structured as a government organization within the university system and maintains an active SAM.gov registration valid through May 2026.
Oarnet's federal contract portfolio demonstrates a concentrated focus on VMware software solutions and Ohio Academic Research Network (OARnet) connectivity services, with all identified prime contracts awarded by the Air Force, specifically through the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The division has secured seven prime federal contracts with ceiling values ranging from $95,450 to $222,332, including firm fixed-price purchase orders and definitive contracts covering VMware Cloud Foundation 5 maintenance, VMware software subscriptions and licenses, software renewal services, and network connectivity infrastructure. The most recent prime contract, awarded February 14, 2025, valued at $222,332 for an OARnet VMware subscription through the OARnet Consortium, extends through July 30, 2029, while an active Air Force Research Laboratory contract for Ohio Academic Research Network Connectivity valued at $108,000 runs through February 27, 2027. Additionally, Oarnet has received federal subcontract awards as a subcontractor to CACI Inc. - Federal, providing services and labor in support of prime contracts awarded in August 2022. None of the identified contract awards utilize small business set-aside designations, indicating that Oarnet competes in the open market for these technology services.
Quick answers
Is The Ohio State University registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Ohio State University's SAM.gov registration is active through May 8, 2027.
How much has The Ohio State University received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $201,382 to The Ohio State University in fiscal year 2025 and $510,452 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does The Ohio State University rank among federal contractors?
The Ohio State University's parent company, The Ohio State University, ranked #6 in PSC AF, #18 in PSC X1BZ and #26 in PSC U005 in FY2025.
What is The Ohio State University's most recent federal award?
The Ohio State University's most recent federal contract award is Vmware cloud foundation 5 maintenance (FA860425PB056), from AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB, on September 15, 2025.
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