DHA contracts: Defense Health Agency
The Defense Health Agency, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DHA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 32
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $17 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 11%
Open DHA contracts, due soonest
- Biomedical Research Application Evaluation and Support Services (BRAES)
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Contract Management Support Services
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Maintenance Services for Medtronic Fusion Stereotactic Neuro Surgical Equipment FY27
Due in 7 daysOct 12, 2026
- European Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services
Due in 10 daysOct 15, 2026
- MAMC Newborn Screening Services
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- Prototype development for Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment (BWI P&T) Barrier Combination
Due in 18 daysOct 23, 2026
What DHA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DHA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 4 |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 3 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 2 |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | 2 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 2 |
| 541618 | Other Management Consulting Services | 1 |
| 541820 | Public Relations Agencies | 1 |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 1 |
| 561910 | Packaging and Labeling Services | 1 |
| 562211 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | 1 |
DHA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $18.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $18.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $17 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DHA spends the most on
Industries with the most DHA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $42.4 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.7 billion |
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $1.7 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $1.5 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1.4 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $507.3 million |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $375.4 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $370.4 million |
Small business contracts at DHA
About 11% of DHA'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: $1.8 billion
- 8(a): $1.5 billion
- Women-owned: $83.8 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $67.7 million
- HUBZone: $8.5 million
Set-asides on DHA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 23
- Total small business set-aside: 5
- 8(a) set-aside: 4
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Who wins DHA contracts
Companies with the most DHA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Humana Government Business Inc | $20.2 billion |
| Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp | $9.2 billion |
| Health Net Federal Services, LLC | $5 billion |
| The Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation | $1.5 billion |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | $1.3 billion |
| United Concordia Companies, Inc. | $1.2 billion |
| Express Scripts Inc | $1.1 billion |
| Leidos, Inc. | $730.1 million |
| Evernorth Federal Services Inc | $686.5 million |
| Pacmed Clinics | $548 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 DHA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DHA contracts are in Maryland, Virginia and California.
- Maryland: 9 open
- Virginia: 9 open
- California: 1 open
- Delaware: 1 open
- Guam: 1 open
- Washington: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DHA contract opportunities?
The Defense Health Agency posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 32 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 DHA spend on contracts?
The Defense Health Agency obligated about $17 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 11% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DHA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DHA contract dollars were Humana Government Business Inc, Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp and Health Net Federal Services, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DHA?
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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