IRS contracts: Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service, part of the Department of the Treasury, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what IRS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.8 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 48%
Open IRS contracts, due soonest
- IRS Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Enterprise Systems Integration, Support, and Maintenance Master IDIQ
✦ The IRS wants up to three small businesses to win a 5-year multiple-award IDIQ (a contract that allows many orders over time) for audio-visual and video teleconferencing…
Due in 26 daysOct 30, 2026
What IRS is buying right now
NAICS codes on IRS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
IRS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.8 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What IRS spends the most on
Industries with the most IRS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $3.2 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $2.8 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $809.9 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $590.1 million |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $495.9 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $494.9 million |
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $403.5 million |
| 541618 | Other Management Consulting Services | $222.1 million |
Small business contracts at IRS
About 48% of IRS'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: $1.4 billion
- 8(a): $902.7 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $72.7 million
- HUBZone: $18.9 million
- Women-owned: $15.4 million
Set-asides on IRS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins IRS contracts
Companies with the most IRS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | $960.3 million |
| FCN, Inc. | $878.7 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $659.6 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $524.1 million |
| Maximus Federal Services, Inc. | $312.1 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $264.6 million |
| Minburn Technology Group, LLC | $264 million |
| At&t Enterprises, LLC | $251.6 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $232 million |
| Four LLC | $216.6 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 IRS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open IRS contracts are in District of Columbia and Maryland.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- Maryland: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find IRS contract opportunities?
The Internal Revenue Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 2 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 IRS spend on contracts?
The Internal Revenue Service obligated about $2.8 billion 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 IRS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most IRS contract dollars were Accenture Federal Services LLC, FCN, Inc. and Deloitte Consulting LLP, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at IRS?
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 Internal Revenue Service, 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.