Army contracts: Department of the Army
The Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what Army buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 934
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $80.6 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Open Army contracts, due soonest
- Vehicle Maintenance Shop, Kadena Air Base
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Lessors of Nonresidential Office Space for Lease
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- W912HV27BA003 FY27 Maintenance Dredging Yokohama North Dock
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- LTESM-C Expansion Powidz, Poland
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Aluminum Table with Adjustable Legs
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Columbus MEPS Noon Meals FY 27
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
What Army is buying right now
NAICS codes on Army's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 163 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 88 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 59 |
| 333310 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 33 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 22 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 21 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 11 |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | 11 |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 10 |
| 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 9 |
Army contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $104 billion |
| FY2025 | $107.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $80.6 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What Army spends the most on
Industries with the most Army contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $36.6 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $23.8 billion |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $21.7 billion |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $15.7 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $15.2 billion |
| 336992 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | $14.9 billion |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $14.3 billion |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $14.1 billion |
Small business contracts at Army
About 24% of Army'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: $16.5 billion
- 8(a): $9.2 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $804.3 million
- Women-owned: $484.6 million
- HUBZone: $400.6 million
Set-asides on Army's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 674
- Total small business set-aside: 234
- 8(a) set-aside: 9
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 9
- Women-owned set-aside: 3
- HUBZone set-aside: 3
- Partial small business set-aside: 1
- LAS: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins Army contracts
Companies with the most Army contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $30.1 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $6.9 billion |
| General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. | $5.8 billion |
| Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $5.5 billion |
| Bell Textron Inc | $3.6 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $3.6 billion |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $3.2 billion |
| V2X Systems LLC | $3.1 billion |
| Oshkosh Defense LLC | $3 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $2.9 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 Army's open work is
By place of performance, the most open Army contracts are in Louisiana, Maryland and Florida.
- Louisiana: 85 open
- Maryland: 44 open
- Florida: 41 open
- Michigan: 35 open
- Virginia: 34 open
- New York: 29 open
- Alabama: 28 open
- Texas: 26 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find Army contract opportunities?
The Department of the Army posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 934 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 Army spend on contracts?
The Department of the Army obligated about $80.6 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 24% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are Army's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most Army contract dollars were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Company and General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at Army?
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
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Department of the Army, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.