DOC contracts: Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOC buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 32
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $5.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 52%
Open DOC contracts, due soonest
- AI Roundtable with USPTO Acting Commissioner for Patents Barry Schindler and Chief AI Officer Jonathan Spencer
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Super Intelligence (SI) Roundtable with USPTO Acting Commissioner for Patents Barry Schindler and Chief SI Officer Jonathan Spencer
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- WEB BASED ONLINE/PLATFORM LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Renew - Tucson, AZ
Due in 5 daysOct 10, 2026
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Support
✦ NIST is asking for market research input on a possible future contract in Gaithersburg, MD. Contractors would review 20 to 30 commercialization plans from NIST SBIR proposals and…
Due in 8 daysOct 13, 2026
- Trademark 5 - Trademark Identification Collaboration System Maintenance and Support
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
DOC agencies with open contracts
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): 8 open
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): 6 open
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS): 5 open
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): 4 open
- Office of the Secretary (OS): 4 open
- U.S. Census Bureau: 3 open
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): 1 open
What DOC is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOC's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 4 |
| 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | 3 |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 2 |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 2 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 2 |
| 516210 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | 1 |
| 519290 | Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services | 1 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 1 |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | 1 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 |
DOC contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $4.2 billion |
| FY2026 | $5.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $64.6 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOC spends the most on
Industries with the most DOC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $2.6 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $2.1 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.5 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $754.1 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $641.2 million |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $608.1 million |
| 511199 | All Other Publishers | $585.8 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $453 million |
Small business contracts at DOC
About 52% of DOC'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): $945 million
- Women-owned: $236.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $127.8 million
- HUBZone: $57.8 million
Set-asides on DOC's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 30
- Total small business set-aside: 2
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins DOC contracts
Companies with the most DOC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Reed Technology and Information Services LLC | $588.5 million |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $527.9 million |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $489.9 million |
| Earth Resources Technology, LLC | $371.4 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $351.5 million |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | $331.5 million |
| Peraton Inc. | $299.5 million |
| Lynker Corporation | $275.9 million |
| The Mitre Corporation | $269.7 million |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc. | $217.1 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 DOC's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOC contracts are in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.
- Maryland: 9 open
- District of Columbia: 4 open
- Virginia: 4 open
- Arizona: 1 open
- Arkansas: 1 open
- Mississippi: 1 open
- Oklahoma: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOC contract opportunities?
The Department of Commerce 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 DOC spend on contracts?
The Department of Commerce obligated about $5.1 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 52% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DOC's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOC contract dollars were Reed Technology and Information Services LLC, General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corporation, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOC?
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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