DMEA contracts: Defense Microelectronics Activity
The Defense Microelectronics Activity, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DMEA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $943.1 million
- Share to small businesses
- 6%
Open DMEA contracts, due soonest
- Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Monitor Adapter Plate Manufacturing
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Monitor
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Non-Volatile Memory Susceptibility Prediction
Due in 6 daysOct 15, 2026
- Nordson PRO4 Tabletop Dispenser (Sole Source)
✦ The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) in McClellan, CA plans to buy one Nordson PRO4 tabletop dispenser, plus on-site training for two operators, from a single (sole…
Due in 11 daysOct 20, 2026
What DMEA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DMEA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 1 |
| 333914 | Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing | 1 |
| 334290 | Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1 |
DMEA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $943.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DMEA spends the most on
Industries with the most DMEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $3.1 billion |
| 334413 | Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | $268.6 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $152.9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $29.2 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $11.4 million |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $7.1 million |
| 333242 | Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | $6.2 million |
| 334418 | Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing | $4.2 million |
Small business contracts at DMEA
About 6% of DMEA'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: $22.4 million
- 8(a): $7.1 million
- Women-owned: $1.8 million
- HUBZone: $580,107
Set-asides on DMEA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins DMEA contracts
Companies with the most DMEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Raytheon Company | $1.7 billion |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $780.8 million |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $326.1 million |
| Globalfoundries U.S. 2 LLC | $262 million |
| Blackwatch International Corporation | $143.6 million |
| Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $142.5 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $120.9 million |
| Technology, Automation & Management, Inc. | $21 million |
| General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $13.1 million |
| Honeywell International Inc. | $12.4 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 DMEA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DMEA contracts are in California.
- California: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DMEA contract opportunities?
The Defense Microelectronics Activity posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 4 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 DMEA spend on contracts?
The Defense Microelectronics Activity obligated about $943.1 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 6% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DMEA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DMEA contract dollars were Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DMEA?
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 Defense Microelectronics Activity, 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.