VA contracts: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what VA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 437
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $80.5 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 18%
Open VA contracts, due soonest
- Sources Sought Portable Restroom Rentals
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- NTX Acid Pits Waste Removal and Maintenance
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Reference and Esoteric Laboratory Testing
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- VA Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Support Services
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- NEW - Managerial Cost Accounting SaaS
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- 460-26-004 | Wilmington VAMC Roof Replacement | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00029152)
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
What VA is buying right now
NAICS codes on VA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 65 |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 25 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 20 |
| 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | 14 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 13 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 13 |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 12 |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 11 |
| 561320 | Temporary Help Services | 10 |
| 334510 | Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 9 |
VA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $66.9 billion |
| FY2025 | $78.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $80.5 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $2 billion |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What VA spends the most on
Industries with the most VA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $90.7 billion |
| 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $32.8 billion |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $20.8 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $13.5 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $8.7 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $7.9 billion |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | $4 billion |
| 339113 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | $2.5 billion |
Small business contracts at VA
About 18% of VA'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:
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $21.3 billion
- Small business: $1.6 billion
- Veteran-owned: $84.9 million
- Women-owned: $29.4 million
- 8(a): $14.8 million
- HUBZone: $6.6 million
Set-asides on VA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 228
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 167
- Total small business set-aside: 29
- Service-disabled veteran-owned sole source: 9
- Veteran-owned set-aside (VA): 4
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins VA contracts
Companies with the most VA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | $62.5 billion |
| Mckesson Corporation | $32.1 billion |
| Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp | $29.1 billion |
| QTC Medical Services Inc | $6.9 billion |
| Optumserve Health Services, Inc. | $6 billion |
| Veterans Evaluation Services, Inc | $4.8 billion |
| Oracle Health Government Services, Inc. | $4 billion |
| Loyal Source Government Services LLC | $2.9 billion |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $2 billion |
| Medline Industries, LP | $1.8 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 VA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open VA contracts are in California, Texas and New York.
- California: 26 open
- Texas: 24 open
- New York: 12 open
- Missouri: 11 open
- Florida: 8 open
- Washington: 8 open
- North Carolina: 7 open
- Arizona: 7 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find VA contract opportunities?
The Department of Veterans Affairs posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 437 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 VA spend on contracts?
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated about $80.5 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 VA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most VA contract dollars were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at VA?
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
- Contracts from other agencies
- 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 Veterans Affairs, 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.