DEA contracts: Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the Department of Justice, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DEA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $575.1 million
- Share to small businesses
- 48%
Open DEA contracts, due soonest
- Enterprise Modernization of the Diversion Control Division’s Information Technology Systems
Due in 15 daysOct 20, 2026
- AOC- Building Engineer Report (BER)
Due in 32 daysNov 6, 2026
What DEA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DEA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 513210 | Software Publishers | 1 |
| 517410 | Satellite Telecommunications | 1 |
| 541350 | Building Inspection Services | 1 |
DEA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $576.1 million |
| FY2025 | $610.7 million |
| FY2026 | $575.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DEA spends the most on
Industries with the most DEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $248.7 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $182.7 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $153.9 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $140 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $131.2 million |
| 541930 | Translation and Interpretation Services | $127.5 million |
| 541199 | All Other Legal Services | $113.6 million |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $105.8 million |
Small business contracts at DEA
About 48% of DEA'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: $108.3 million
- 8(a): $102 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $26.3 million
- HUBZone: $10.5 million
- Women-owned: $7.5 million
Set-asides on DEA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins DEA contracts
Companies with the most DEA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Forfeiture Support Associates LLC | $113.2 million |
| Metlang LLC | $94.7 million |
| Eagle Harbor, LLC | $94.6 million |
| V2X Aerospace LLC | $85.8 million |
| Ocean Bay Information and Systems Management, LLC | $66.6 million |
| Jsi Telecom Inc. | $61.3 million |
| NTT Data Federal Services, Inc. | $52.6 million |
| Steampunk, Inc. | $47.9 million |
| Arctic Slope Mission Services LLC | $47.4 million |
| Professional Risk Management, Inc. | $40.6 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 DEA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DEA contracts are in Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina.
- Virginia: 2 open
- Georgia: 1 open
- South Carolina: 1 open
- Texas: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DEA contract opportunities?
The Drug Enforcement Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 5 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 DEA spend on contracts?
The Drug Enforcement Administration obligated about $575.1 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 48% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DEA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DEA contract dollars were Forfeiture Support Associates LLC, Metlang LLC and Eagle Harbor, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DEA?
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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- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Drug Enforcement Administration, 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.