DOE contracts: Department of Energy
The Department of Energy posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOE buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 121
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $55.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 6%
Open DOE contracts, due soonest
- SOURCES SOUGHT – IDIQ Contract for Wood Utility Poles
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) (Expressions of Interest and Request for Information)
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- 6061 Aluminum Components
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Pilatus4 900k Detector
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Electron Gun Pulser
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Rental of Mobile Concrete Crushing and Screening System
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
What DOE is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOE's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 12 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 11 |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 6 |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 6 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 5 |
| 335313 | Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing | 4 |
| 325180 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 4 |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | 3 |
| 334513 | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 3 |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | 3 |
DOE contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $46 billion |
| FY2025 | $48.5 billion |
| FY2026 | $55.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOE spends the most on
Industries with the most DOE contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $71.3 billion |
| 541710 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $25.6 billion |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | $11.5 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $10.1 billion |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $7.3 billion |
| 325180 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $3.4 billion |
| $3.1 billion | ||
| 541711 | Research and Development in Biotechnology | $3.1 billion |
Small business contracts at DOE
About 6% of DOE'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: $1.7 billion
- 8(a): $629 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $124.6 million
- Women-owned: $53.1 million
- HUBZone: $19.3 million
Set-asides on DOE's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 110
- Total small business set-aside: 8
- HUBZone set-aside: 2
- 8(a) set-aside: 1
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Who wins DOE contracts
Companies with the most DOE contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC | $16.1 billion |
| Triad National Security, LLC | $15.9 billion |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $10.5 billion |
| Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC | $9.5 billion |
| Ut-Battelle LLC | $8.2 billion |
| Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC | $7.5 billion |
| Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC | $6.2 billion |
| Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC | $6.2 billion |
| Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC | $5.5 billion |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $4.9 billion |
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 DOE's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOE contracts are in New Mexico, Idaho and Tennessee.
- New Mexico: 31 open
- Idaho: 17 open
- Tennessee: 15 open
- New York: 10 open
- Illinois: 9 open
- Washington: 7 open
- California: 3 open
- Maryland: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOE contract opportunities?
The Department of Energy posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 121 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 DOE spend on contracts?
The Department of Energy obligated about $55.1 billion 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 DOE's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOE contract dollars were National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Triad National Security, LLC and Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOE?
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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