Explore the major federal departments, military branches, and independent agencies that award billions in contracts annually. Find the agencies most relevant to your business.
71 agencies
The largest federal contracting agency, responsible for military operations, national security, and defense infrastructure. DoD contracts span IT, logistics, construction, manufacturing, and professional services.
Manages healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, NIH research, and CDC operations. HHS contracts cover IT systems, biomedical research, healthcare services, and public health initiatives.
Oversees border security, cybersecurity, disaster response (FEMA), immigration, and transportation security (TSA). DHS contracts include IT security, construction, professional services, and emergency management.
Provides healthcare, benefits, and services to military veterans. VA contracts cover medical supplies, IT systems, facility construction, healthcare staffing, and prosthetics.
Manages agricultural policy, food safety, rural development, and forest management. USDA contracts include research, IT, construction, environmental services, and food distribution.
Promotes economic growth through trade, technology, and statistical programs including NOAA, Census Bureau, and NIST. Contracts span IT, scientific research, weather systems, and data analytics.
Manages federal lands, national parks, wildlife, and natural resources. DOI contracts cover environmental services, construction, IT, scientific research, and facility maintenance.
Enforces federal law through the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Bureau of Prisons. DOJ contracts include IT systems, detention services, legal support, forensics, and facility management.
Administers labor laws, workplace safety (OSHA), unemployment insurance, and job training programs. DOL contracts cover IT, training services, research, and administrative support.
Manages U.S. foreign policy, embassies, and diplomatic relations worldwide. State Department contracts include construction, IT, security services, translation, and logistics.
Manages federal finances, tax collection (IRS), economic policy, and financial regulation. Treasury contracts focus on IT systems, financial services, printing, and professional services.
Oversees federal highways, aviation (FAA), railroads, and maritime safety. DOT contracts include construction, engineering, IT, air traffic systems, and transportation research.
Manages energy policy, nuclear weapons, national laboratories, and clean energy research. DOE contracts cover scientific research, construction, IT, environmental cleanup, and engineering.
Administers federal education policy, student financial aid, and education research. ED contracts include IT systems, research, evaluation, and administrative support services.
Manages housing policy, community development, and fair housing enforcement. HUD contracts cover IT, property management, inspection services, and community planning.
Leads space exploration, aeronautics research, and scientific discovery. NASA contracts span aerospace engineering, IT, research, construction, and advanced manufacturing.
The federal government's procurement arm, managing buildings, vehicles, IT, and government-wide contracts (GSA Schedule). GSA contracts cover virtually every product and service category.
Protects human health and the environment through regulation and enforcement. EPA contracts include environmental remediation, scientific research, IT, and consulting services.
Supports small businesses through loans, contracting assistance, and counseling. SBA contracts focus on IT, training, business development, and administrative services.
Funds fundamental research and education in science and engineering. NSF contracts cover research grants management, IT systems, scientific equipment, and polar operations.
Regulates civilian use of nuclear materials for safety and security. NRC contracts include technical consulting, IT, environmental assessment, and inspection services.
Manages the federal workforce, including hiring, benefits, and retirement. OPM contracts cover IT systems, background investigations, HR services, and training.
Administers Social Security retirement, disability, and supplemental income programs. SSA contracts focus on IT modernization, customer service, disability determination, and facilities.
The largest military branch by personnel, responsible for land-based operations. Army contracts cover weapons systems, vehicles, IT, construction, logistics, and professional services.
Operates naval and Marine Corps forces for maritime defense. Navy contracts include shipbuilding, aircraft, IT, weapons systems, maintenance, and professional services.
Provides air, space, and cyberspace capabilities for national defense. Air Force contracts cover aircraft, satellites, IT, cybersecurity, construction, and research.
Manages military construction, civil works, and environmental projects. USACE contracts focus on construction, engineering, environmental remediation, and dredging.
Provides logistics and supply chain management for the military. DLA contracts cover fuel, food, clothing, medical supplies, construction materials, and industrial hardware.
Provides IT and communications support to the military and federal agencies. DISA contracts focus on cybersecurity, cloud computing, telecommunications, and network infrastructure.
Leads international development and humanitarian assistance. USAID contracts cover global health, education, economic growth, democracy programs, and disaster relief.
Provides financing for private-sector development projects in developing countries. DFC contracts cover financial advisory, legal services, and due diligence.
Enforces federal workplace discrimination laws. EEOC contracts include IT, legal services, mediation, training, and administrative support.
Regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. FCC contracts cover IT, spectrum management, engineering, and administrative services.
Coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. FEMA contracts cover emergency supplies, temporary housing, debris removal, IT, and logistics.
Collects federal taxes and enforces tax law. IRS contracts focus on IT modernization, data processing, customer service, printing, and professional services.
The nation's medical research agency, funding biomedical and public health research. NIH contracts cover laboratory research, clinical trials, IT, and scientific equipment.
Protects public health through disease prevention and control. CDC contracts cover laboratory services, IT, research, epidemiology, and public health communications.
Regulates food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics safety. FDA contracts include laboratory testing, IT systems, scientific research, and inspection services.
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS contracts focus on IT systems, claims processing, quality measurement, and healthcare analytics.
Conserves fish, wildlife, and natural habitats. FWS contracts cover environmental services, construction, scientific research, and habitat restoration.
Manages water resources and hydroelectric power in the western U.S. BOR contracts include dam construction, water treatment, environmental services, and engineering.
Provides scientific data about natural hazards, ecosystems, and resources. USGS contracts cover scientific research, IT, mapping, water monitoring, and environmental assessment.
Provides services to federally recognized tribes and manages trust responsibilities. BIA contracts cover construction, education, social services, and natural resources management.
Preserves and manages national parks, monuments, and historic sites. NPS contracts cover construction, maintenance, concessions, IT, and environmental services.
Manages national forests and grasslands for sustainable use. USFS contracts cover wildfire suppression, timber sales, trail construction, environmental services, and research.
Secures U.S. borders and facilitates lawful trade and travel. CBP contracts cover surveillance technology, construction, IT, vehicles, and professional services.
Secures the nation's transportation systems, primarily aviation. TSA contracts include screening equipment, IT, security services, and training.
Enforces immigration and customs laws. ICE contracts cover detention facilities, transportation, IT, legal services, and investigative support.
Provides maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental protection. Coast Guard contracts cover vessel maintenance, IT, construction, and aviation.
Leads national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. CISA contracts focus on cybersecurity tools, vulnerability assessment, IT, and incident response.
Regulates civil aviation and manages the national airspace system. FAA contracts cover air traffic control systems, IT, engineering, construction, and safety equipment.
Supports state and local highway construction and maintenance. FHWA contracts include engineering, research, IT, and transportation planning.
Operates museums, research centers, and the National Zoo. Smithsonian contracts cover construction, exhibit design, IT, conservation, and facility management.
Audits and evaluates federal programs for Congress. GAO contracts include IT, research, consulting, and administrative support.
Regulates securities markets and protects investors. SEC contracts focus on IT, data analytics, legal services, and financial analysis.
Protects consumers and promotes competition. FTC contracts include IT, legal research, economic analysis, and administrative support.
Operates the nation's mail delivery system. USPS contracts cover vehicles, IT, facility construction, mail processing equipment, and transportation.
Maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and manages naval nuclear propulsion. NNSA contracts cover nuclear engineering, construction, IT, and scientific research.
Monitors weather, oceans, and atmospheric conditions. NOAA contracts cover satellite systems, marine research, IT, weather forecasting, and environmental monitoring.
Promotes innovation through measurement science and standards. NIST contracts cover scientific research, IT, cybersecurity frameworks, and laboratory equipment.
Conducts the national census and produces demographic and economic data. Census contracts focus on IT, data collection, printing, and statistical research.
Markets wholesale electrical power from federal dams in the Pacific Northwest. BPA contracts cover power transmission, construction, environmental services, and IT.
Provides healthcare to military members, retirees, and families through TRICARE. DHA contracts cover medical services, IT, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare facilities.
Provides contract administration services for DoD and federal agencies. DCMA contracts include quality assurance, engineering, and program management support.
Develops breakthrough technologies for national security. DARPA contracts cover cutting-edge research in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, materials science, and biotechnology.
Develops and deploys missile defense systems. MDA contracts cover weapons systems engineering, IT, testing, and advanced technology development.
Provides signals intelligence and cybersecurity for national security. NSA contracts focus on IT, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications.
Provides geospatial intelligence for national security. NGA contracts cover mapping, satellite imagery, IT, data analytics, and geospatial software.
Designs, builds, and operates reconnaissance satellites. NRO contracts cover satellite systems, launch services, IT, and advanced technology.
Provides military intelligence to warfighters and policymakers. DIA contracts include IT, intelligence analysis, language services, and security.
Oversees special operations forces across all military branches. SOCOM contracts cover specialized equipment, IT, training, weapons, and tactical gear.
The U.S. federal government is the world's largest buyer of goods and services, spending over $700 billion annually on contracts. This spending is distributed across hundreds of agencies, from massive departments like the Department of Defense to specialized organizations like NASA and the Small Business Administration.
Each agency has its own procurement office, contracting officers, and preferred NAICS codes. Understanding which agencies buy what you sell is critical for winning government contracts. The Department of Defense alone accounts for over half of all federal contract spending, while civilian agencies like HHS, DHS, and VA represent significant opportunities in healthcare, technology, and infrastructure.
Most agencies are required to award at least 23% of their contracts to small businesses. Many exceed this goal through set-aside programs including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB. Click on any agency above to see their current contract opportunities and learn about their procurement priorities.