DOJ contracts: Department of Justice
The Department of Justice posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOJ buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 93
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $10.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 36%
Open DOJ contracts, due soonest
- FCC TERRE HAUTE Bus Center Roof Materials
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- FCI Otisville Bulk Rock Salt
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- FCC TERRE HAUTE BREAD NOV26-SEP27
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- FCI Jesup VT HVAC Services
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- FCC BUTNER - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- FCC Yazoo City FY 2027 Solid Waste Landfill Disposal
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
DOJ agencies with open contracts
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons: 58 open
- U.S. Marshals Service: 10 open
- Federal Prison Industries / Unicor: 8 open
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): 7 open
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): 5 open
- Offices, Boards and Divisions: 3 open
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division: 2 open
What DOJ is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOJ's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 623990 | Other Residential Care Facilities | 20 |
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 5 |
| 441120 | Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 4 |
| 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | 3 |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | 3 |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | 3 |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | 2 |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 2 |
| 325998 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 2 |
DOJ contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $9.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $8.6 billion |
| FY2026 | $10.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $925,309 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOJ spends the most on
Industries with the most DOJ contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $4 billion |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $2.2 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.9 billion |
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $1.8 billion |
| 541199 | All Other Legal Services | $1.6 billion |
| 623990 | Other Residential Care Facilities | $1.3 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.3 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1.2 billion |
Small business contracts at DOJ
About 36% of DOJ'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: $2.3 billion
- 8(a): $921.4 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $201.6 million
- Women-owned: $113.4 million
- HUBZone: $65.4 million
Set-asides on DOJ's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 48
- Total small business set-aside: 43
- 8(a) set-aside: 2
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Who wins DOJ contracts
Companies with the most DOJ contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | $1.5 billion |
| Brasfield & Gorrie LLC | $733.9 million |
| Mckesson Corporation | $630.7 million |
| Naphcare LLC | $530.2 million |
| The Geo Group, Inc. | $507.6 million |
| Cgi Federal Inc. | $498.2 million |
| At&t Enterprises, LLC | $445.9 million |
| Forfeiture Support Associates LLC | $404.3 million |
| Thundercat Technology, LLC | $402.1 million |
| Minburn Technology Group, LLC | $390.9 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 DOJ's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOJ contracts are in Texas, District of Columbia and Indiana.
- Texas: 16 open
- District of Columbia: 7 open
- Indiana: 5 open
- Louisiana: 5 open
- Pennsylvania: 5 open
- North Carolina: 4 open
- California: 4 open
- Virginia: 4 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOJ contract opportunities?
The Department of Justice posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 93 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 DOJ spend on contracts?
The Department of Justice obligated about $10.1 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 36% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DOJ's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOJ contract dollars were Metropolitan Security Services, Inc., Brasfield & Gorrie LLC and Mckesson Corporation, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOJ?
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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