DFAS contracts: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DFAS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $402.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 13%
DFAS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $366.2 million |
| FY2025 | $400.7 million |
| FY2026 | $402.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DFAS spends the most on
Industries with the most DFAS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541211 | Offices of Certified Public Accountants | $719.3 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $141.4 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $109.6 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $49.6 million |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $43.2 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $23.9 million |
| 522110 | Commercial Banking | $21.5 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $17.7 million |
Small business contracts at DFAS
About 13% of DFAS'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: $82.7 million
- 8(a): $6.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $5.9 million
- Women-owned: $2.5 million
- HUBZone: $2.1 million
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Who wins DFAS contracts
Companies with the most DFAS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ernst & Young LLP | $419.7 million |
| KPMG LLP | $161.7 million |
| Kearney & Company, P.C. | $98.7 million |
| Caci, Inc. - Federal | $43.3 million |
| Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $39 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $36.1 million |
| Sikich Cpa LLC | $33.5 million |
| Cgi Federal Inc. | $26.4 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $23 million |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | $21.9 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 DFAS contract opportunities?
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service 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 DFAS spend on contracts?
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service obligated about $402.9 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 13% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DFAS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DFAS contract dollars were Ernst & Young LLP, KPMG LLP and Kearney & Company, P.C., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DFAS?
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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