DOS contracts: Department of State
The Department of State posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 80
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $9.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 35%
Open DOS contracts, due soonest
- Weekly Gardening Services at Residential Properties in Hungary
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Pre-Solicitation - U.S. Mission Lilongwe, Malawi
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- CANCELLATION NOTICE for SOLICITATION (19TU1526Q3003SOL) for DCMR Kitchen Renovation U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkiye
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Presolicitation for MSG cook services
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- FEN Operational Readiness Construction, Puerto Castilla, Colon, Honduras
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- COE Mess Hall and Gym, Lepaterique, Francisco Morazán, Honduras
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
DOS agencies with open contracts
What DOS is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | 7 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 4 |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 3 |
| 238320 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | 2 |
| 423450 | Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 2 |
| 238390 | Other Building Finishing Contractors | 2 |
| 336110 | Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2 |
| 238190 | Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 2 |
| 336390 | Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 2 |
| 517112 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | 2 |
DOS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $11.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $9.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $9.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOS spends the most on
Industries with the most DOS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $3.2 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $3.1 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $3 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $2.9 billion |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $2.7 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $2.1 billion |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $1.5 billion |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $835.5 million |
Small business contracts at DOS
About 35% of DOS'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): $1.5 billion
- Small business: $1.2 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $168.1 million
- Women-owned: $78.8 million
- HUBZone: $73 million
Set-asides on DOS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 79
- Partial small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins DOS contracts
Companies with the most DOS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Xator LLC | $1.8 billion |
| Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC | $1.7 billion |
| Cgi Federal Inc. | $1.2 billion |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $866.7 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $815 million |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | $607.3 million |
| Pae Government Services, Inc. | $598.6 million |
| Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | $578.2 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $571.5 million |
| PCL Construction Inc | $552.4 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 DOS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOS contracts are in District of Columbia, Virginia and California.
- District of Columbia: 4 open
- Virginia: 3 open
- California: 1 open
- Kentucky: 1 open
- PW: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOS contract opportunities?
The Department of State posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 80 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 DOS spend on contracts?
The Department of State obligated about $9.4 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 35% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DOS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOS contract dollars were Xator LLC, Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC and Cgi Federal Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOS?
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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