FDA contracts: Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FDA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 47%
Open FDA contracts, due soonest
- Contractor-Hosted Fully Integrated Records Facility (FIRF) IDIQ
Due in 15 daysOct 20, 2026
- Fiscal Year 2027 FDA Small Business Fair
Due in 44 daysNov 18, 2026
- Fiscal Year 2027 FDA Small Business Fair
Due in 44 daysNov 18, 2026
What FDA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FDA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 1 |
FDA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FDA spends the most on
Industries with the most FDA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $770 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $668.6 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $600.1 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $469.3 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $314.6 million |
| 541810 | Advertising Agencies | $212.6 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $173.7 million |
| 923120 | Administration of Public Health Programs | $159.5 million |
Small business contracts at FDA
About 47% of FDA'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): $241.6 million
- Small business: $141.4 million
- Women-owned: $6.6 million
- HUBZone: $4.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $2.8 million
Set-asides on FDA's open notices right now:
- Total small business set-aside: 3
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins FDA contracts
Companies with the most FDA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $396.7 million |
| True North Communications Inc | $210.7 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $200 million |
| Rei Systems, Inc. | $137.9 million |
| Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $119.4 million |
| Vets Synergetic Group LLC | $109.9 million |
| Precise Software Solutions, Inc. | $102.3 million |
| Four Points Technology, L.L.C. | $100.8 million |
| Kaiva Strategies, LLC | $96.5 million |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc. | $82.8 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 FDA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FDA contracts are in Maryland.
- Maryland: 4 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FDA contract opportunities?
The Food and Drug Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 4 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 FDA spend on contracts?
The Food and Drug Administration obligated about $1.4 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 47% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FDA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FDA contract dollars were Deloitte Consulting LLP, True North Communications Inc and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FDA?
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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Food and Drug 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.