DCSA contracts: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DCSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $725.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 39%
Open DCSA contracts, due soonest
- Incubator Programs for Secure Facilities and Networks at Universities
✦ The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is gathering information from universities and colleges about setting up incubator programs for secure facilities and…
Due in 36 daysNov 12, 2026
- DCSA INNOVATION GATEWAY
✦ The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has opened its Innovation Gateway, a general solicitation for prototype projects awarded as Other Transaction Agreements.
Due in 1720 daysJun 23, 2031
What DCSA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DCSA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
DCSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $925.3 million |
| FY2025 | $997.4 million |
| FY2026 | $725.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DCSA spends the most on
Industries with the most DCSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 561611 | Investigation and Personal Background Check Services | $1.4 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $213.5 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $199.8 million |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $127.7 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $115.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $110.2 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $82.1 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $66.3 million |
Small business contracts at DCSA
About 39% of DCSA'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): $372.9 million
- Small business: $349.5 million
- Women-owned: $14.4 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $9.6 million
- HUBZone: $5.6 million
Set-asides on DCSA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins DCSA contracts
Companies with the most DCSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Peraton Risk Decision Inc. | $627.2 million |
| Caci, Inc. - Federal | $584.6 million |
| Agile Decision Sciences, LLC | $187.3 million |
| Asrc Federal Professional Services, LLC | $103.6 million |
| Carahsoft Technology Corp | $93.1 million |
| The Prospective Group, LLC | $54.2 million |
| Iworks Corp | $50.4 million |
| Cherokee Insights LLC | $45.7 million |
| Asrc Federal Administrative Services, LLC | $42.3 million |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | $41.1 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 DCSA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DCSA contracts are in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
- Virginia: 2 open
- Pennsylvania: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DCSA contract opportunities?
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 3 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 DCSA spend on contracts?
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency obligated about $725.3 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 39% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DCSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DCSA contract dollars were Peraton Risk Decision Inc., Caci, Inc. - Federal and Agile Decision Sciences, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DCSA?
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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