Air Force contracts: Department of the Air Force
The Department of the Air Force, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what Air Force buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 808
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $81.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 18%
Open Air Force contracts, due soonest
- Peleliu Meals Service Contract
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- C-5 WingStand
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- MASTERCAM & TRAINING FOR HAAS CNC VF-4
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- FY27 42SFS CATM Range Cleaning
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Zeiss Metallographs
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- FY27 McConnell AFB - Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC)
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
What Air Force is buying right now
NAICS codes on Air Force's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 94 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 28 |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 21 |
| 325920 | Explosives Manufacturing | 18 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 17 |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 14 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 12 |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | 9 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 8 |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 8 |
Air Force contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $99.9 billion |
| FY2025 | $98.5 billion |
| FY2026 | $81.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What Air Force spends the most on
Industries with the most Air Force contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $57 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $35.9 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $24.5 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $22.4 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $20.1 billion |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $9.8 billion |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $8.4 billion |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $7.5 billion |
Small business contracts at Air Force
About 18% of Air Force'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: $11.8 billion
- 8(a): $4.4 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $629.2 million
- HUBZone: $378.6 million
- Women-owned: $287.8 million
Set-asides on Air Force's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 704
- Total small business set-aside: 88
- 8(a) set-aside: 6
- Partial small business set-aside: 3
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 2
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
- EDWOSB set-aside: 1
- EDWOSB sole source: 1
- HUBZone set-aside: 1
- HUBZone sole source: 1
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Who wins Air Force contracts
Companies with the most Air Force contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| The Boeing Company | $14.6 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $12.5 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $10.1 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $9.7 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $8.7 billion |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corp | $7.6 billion |
| RTX Corporation | $5.9 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $5.9 billion |
| Sierra Nevada Company, LLC | $5.3 billion |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $5.2 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 Air Force's open work is
By place of performance, the most open Air Force contracts are in Oklahoma, Ohio and Florida.
- Oklahoma: 71 open
- Ohio: 34 open
- Florida: 24 open
- Utah: 23 open
- California: 17 open
- Texas: 16 open
- Georgia: 16 open
- Massachusetts: 15 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find Air Force contract opportunities?
The Department of the Air Force posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 808 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 Air Force spend on contracts?
The Department of the Air Force obligated about $81.3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 18% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are Air Force's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most Air Force contract dollars were The Boeing Company, The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at Air Force?
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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