CDC contracts: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what CDC buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.

Open contracts now
2
Contract spending, FY2026
$2.2 billion
Share to small businesses
46%

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What CDC is buying right now

NAICS codes on CDC's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.

CodeIndustryOpen now
541380Testing Laboratories and Services1
811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance1

CDC contract spending by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$1.9 billion
FY2025$1.6 billion
FY2026$2.2 billion
FY2027 (so far)$-671,883

The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.

What CDC spends the most on

Industries with the most CDC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:

NAICSIndustryObligated
541512Computer Systems Design Services$927.6 million
541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$813.4 million
541519Other Computer Related Services$665.9 million
236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction$532.6 million
541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services$484.7 million
621498All Other Outpatient Care Centers$347.2 million
561210Facilities Support Services$257.2 million
541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)$183.1 million

Small business contracts at CDC

About 46% of CDC'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:

  • 8(a): $931.8 million
  • Small business: $105.7 million
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned: $3 million
  • HUBZone: $2.9 million
  • Women-owned: $969,021

Set-asides on CDC's open notices right now:

  • No set-aside (full and open): 2

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Who wins CDC contracts

Companies with the most CDC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

CompanyObligated
Manhattan Torcon a Joint Venture$491.8 million
I3 Federal LLC$311.5 million
Deloitte Consulting LLP$235.9 million
Peraton Inc.$186.1 million
Research Triangle Institute$169 million
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai$159.9 million
National Opinion Research Center$159 million
Dell Federal Systems L.P$157 million
Four Seasons Environmental Inc$148.1 million
Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC$130.5 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 CDC's open work is

By place of performance, the most open CDC contracts are in Georgia.

  • Georgia: 2 open

Frequently asked questions

How do I find CDC contract opportunities?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 2 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 CDC spend on contracts?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention obligated about $2.2 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 46% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.

Who are CDC's biggest contractors?

Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most CDC contract dollars were Manhattan Torcon a Joint Venture, I3 Federal LLC and Deloitte Consulting LLP, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.

Who do I talk to about small business contracts at CDC?

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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.