SECDEF contracts: Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what SECDEF buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 6
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $304.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 11%
Open SECDEF contracts, due soonest
- SCO Offensive Fires - Solicitation
Due in 17 daysOct 21, 2026
- Strategic Capabilities Office Broad Agency Announcement
Due in 1081 daysSep 20, 2029
- Golden Dome for America Commercial Solutions Opening
Due in 1640 daysApr 2, 2031
What SECDEF is buying right now
NAICS codes on SECDEF'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) | 4 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 |
SECDEF contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4.3 million |
| FY2025 | $68.1 million |
| FY2026 | $304.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What SECDEF spends the most on
Industries with the most SECDEF contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $188.5 million |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $85.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $56.7 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40.7 million |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $2.1 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $1.9 million |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $1.1 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $311,911 |
Small business contracts at SECDEF
About 11% of SECDEF'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: $34.4 million
Set-asides on SECDEF's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 6
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Who wins SECDEF contracts
Companies with the most SECDEF contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $85.2 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $69.7 million |
| Raytheon Company | $60.8 million |
| Avantus Federal LLC | $56.7 million |
| Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. | $23.8 million |
| Corvid Technologies, LLC | $18.9 million |
| Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $17 million |
| Quantum Leap Research LLC | $6.1 million |
| Goodrich Corporation | $4.7 million |
| Gxo, Inc. | $3.7 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 SECDEF's open work is
By place of performance, the most open SECDEF contracts are in District of Columbia and Virginia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- Virginia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find SECDEF contract opportunities?
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 6 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 SECDEF spend on contracts?
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense obligated about $304.3 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 11% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are SECDEF's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most SECDEF contract dollars were Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC and Raytheon Company, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at SECDEF?
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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