DOL contracts: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOL buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 44%
Open DOL contracts, due soonest
- FY27 Y79 R32, Y97 Round 24 Recompete
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Job Corps Contingency Operations IDIQ
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
- Job Corps Center Operations Procurement Plan
Due in 818 daysDec 31, 2028
DOL agencies with open contracts
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management: 3 open
- Employment and Training Administration (ETA): 1 open
What DOL is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOL's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | 2 |
| 238170 | Siding Contractors | 1 |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 |
DOL contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOL spends the most on
Industries with the most DOL contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $3.3 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $642.4 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $530.3 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $286.9 million |
| 624310 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $258.3 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $159.9 million |
| 541612 | Human Resources Consulting Services | $104.3 million |
| 611513 | Apprenticeship Training | $81.4 million |
Small business contracts at DOL
About 44% of DOL'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: $1.2 billion
- 8(a): $285.1 million
- HUBZone: $198.3 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $87 million
- Women-owned: $77.5 million
Set-asides on DOL's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins DOL contracts
Companies with the most DOL contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Management & Training Corporation | $606.7 million |
| Adams and Associates Inc | $555.5 million |
| Education & Training Resources LLC | $307.4 million |
| Arbor E & T LLC | $261.9 million |
| Career Systems Development Corporation | $226.9 million |
| Serrato Corporation | $177 million |
| Odle Management Group, L.L.C. | $156.5 million |
| Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $148.4 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $137.6 million |
| The Bizzell Group LLC | $119.4 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 DOL's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOL contracts are in California, District of Columbia and New Hampshire.
- California: 1 open
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- New Hampshire: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOL contract opportunities?
The Department of Labor 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 DOL spend on contracts?
The Department of Labor obligated about $2.3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 44% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DOL's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOL contract dollars were Management & Training Corporation, Adams and Associates Inc and Education & Training Resources LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOL?
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.
Keep going
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- How to find government contracts
- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
- Free help from APEX Accelerators
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