DODEA contracts: Department of Defense Education Activity
The Department of Defense Education Activity, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DODEA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $243.5 million
- Share to small businesses
- 26%
Open DODEA contracts, due soonest
- eLearning Authoring Tool Licenses
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- DUAL ENROLLMENT PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
✦ The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoWEA) is asking colleges and universities to send capability statements about setting up no-cost agreements (MOUs or MOAs) for dual…
Due in 21 daysOct 26, 2026
- Europe South District Playground Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
✦ The Department of Defense Education Activity wants a contractor to inspect, maintain, repair and clean playgrounds at its schools and facilities in the Europe South Region.
Due in 26 daysOct 30, 2026
- DoDEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Hohenfels Military Community, Germany
Due in 43 daysNov 17, 2026
- K-5 LITERACY: Core, Strategic & Assessment Resources
Due in 376 daysOct 16, 2027
What DODEA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DODEA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 238990 | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 1 |
| 485410 | School and Employee Bus Transportation | 1 |
| 513210 | Software Publishers | 1 |
DODEA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $309.5 million |
| FY2025 | $308.6 million |
| FY2026 | $243.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DODEA spends the most on
Industries with the most DODEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 485410 | School and Employee Bus Transportation | $242.8 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $156.2 million |
| 611110 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $119.3 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $47.9 million |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | $45.6 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $39.1 million |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | $36.8 million |
| 513130 | Book Publishers | $30.9 million |
Small business contracts at DODEA
About 26% of DODEA'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): $40.7 million
- Small business: $32 million
- Women-owned: $155,940
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $133,940
Set-asides on DODEA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins DODEA contracts
Companies with the most DODEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Town of Lincoln Town Hall | $57.9 million |
| Ske Technical Services GMBH | $48.9 million |
| Custodial Enterprises GMBH | $44.2 million |
| Caesar Rodney School District | $38.5 million |
| Taylor Motors, Inc. | $30.2 million |
| Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | $30.1 million |
| American Engineering Corporation | $23.2 million |
| Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung | $22.7 million |
| Highland Falls Fort Montgomery School District | $20.3 million |
| Ske SRL | $19.3 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 DODEA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DODEA contracts are in Virginia.
- Virginia: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DODEA contract opportunities?
The Department of Defense Education Activity posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 5 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 DODEA spend on contracts?
The Department of Defense Education Activity obligated about $243.5 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 26% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DODEA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DODEA contract dollars were Town of Lincoln Town Hall, Ske Technical Services GMBH and Custodial Enterprises GMBH, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DODEA?
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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