BOEM contracts: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, part of the Department of the Interior, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what BOEM buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $19.4 million
- Share to small businesses
- 34%
Upcoming BOEM contracts from its procurement forecast
BOEM has 20 planned buys on its published forecast. These aren't on SAM.gov yet, so there's time to introduce your business before the solicitation.
| Planned buy | Award expected | Value | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Basin Economy 2005 to 2025 · NAICS 541715 | FY2027 | $250K to $499K | Not decided yet |
| North Slope Borough Economy 2005 to 2025 · NAICS 541715 | FY2027 | $250K to $499K | Not decided yet |
| Shallow Water Decommissioned-in-Place Pipeline Stability Assessment · NAICS 541715 | FY2027 | $500K to $999K | Not decided yet |
| Deep -sea Mining Acoustics: Site specific Vibroacoustic Propagation Characteristics Offshore Critical Mineral Development Areas · NAICS 541715 | FY2027 | $250K to $499K | Not decided yet |
| Accoustically Tagged Fish Tracking around Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Heavy Mineral and Sand Resources · NAICS 541715 | FY2027 | $250K to $499K | Not decided yet |
See all 20 planned BOEM contracts → · Email me new forecasts in my NAICS
BOEM contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $37.6 million |
| FY2025 | $9.3 million |
| FY2026 | $19.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What BOEM spends the most on
Industries with the most BOEM contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | $17.9 million |
| 513210 | Software Publishers | $9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $7.2 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $6.6 million |
| 541360 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | $4.3 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $3.2 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $3.2 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $3 million |
Small business contracts at BOEM
About 34% of BOEM'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: $6.6 million
- 8(a): $427,928
- Women-owned: $76,424
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Who wins BOEM contracts
Companies with the most BOEM contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $7.6 million |
| Aptim Federal Services, LLC | $6.3 million |
| Blue World Research Institute Inc | $4.7 million |
| Teksynap Corporation | $3 million |
| Coastal States Stewardship Foundation | $2.9 million |
| Gencetek LLC | $2.6 million |
| IHS Global Inc | $2.1 million |
| Coastal Protection Engineering LLC | $1.8 million |
| Industrial Economics Inc | $1.7 million |
| Truescape Limited | $1.7 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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find BOEM contract opportunities?
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 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 BOEM spend on contracts?
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management obligated about $19.4 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 34% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are BOEM's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most BOEM contract dollars were Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Aptim Federal Services, LLC and Blue World Research Institute Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at BOEM?
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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