USAID contracts: Agency for International Development
The Agency for International Development posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USAID buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $979 million
- Share to small businesses
- 16%
What USAID is buying right now
NAICS codes on USAID's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 |
USAID contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $7.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $4.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $979 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What USAID spends the most on
Industries with the most USAID contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $4.4 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $3.4 billion |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $1.4 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1.2 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $259.1 million |
| 311340 | Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | $226.1 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $180.2 million |
| 812990 | All Other Personal Services | $177.6 million |
Small business contracts at USAID
About 16% of USAID's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $334.3 million
- 8(a): $187.1 million
- Women-owned: $59.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $8.5 million
- HUBZone: $289,023
Set-asides on USAID's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
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Who wins USAID contracts
Companies with the most USAID contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Chemonics International, Inc. | $2.8 billion |
| Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | $2.3 billion |
| Dai Global LLC | $741.8 million |
| Credence Management Solutions Limited Liability Company | $469.3 million |
| Abt Global LLC | $360.2 million |
| Family Health International | $317 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | $253.4 million |
| Ard, Inc. | $194 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $193 million |
| Path | $190.4 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where USAID's open work is
By place of performance, the most open USAID contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find USAID contract opportunities?
The Agency for International Development posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 4 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does USAID spend on contracts?
The Agency for International Development obligated about $979 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 16% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are USAID's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USAID contract dollars were Chemonics International, Inc., Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) and Dai Global LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USAID?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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