NARA contracts: National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what NARA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $235.8 million
- Share to small businesses
- 41%
Open NARA contracts, due soonest
- Artifact Conservation Services —Vendor Pool
✦ The National Archives (NARA) wants to build a pool of artifact conservators who can later bid on individual jobs treating museum items (objects, furniture, paintings, sculpture,…
Due in 11 daysOct 22, 2026
What NARA is buying right now
NAICS codes on NARA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 |
NARA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $223 million |
| FY2025 | $207.7 million |
| FY2026 | $235.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $6.3 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What NARA spends the most on
Industries with the most NARA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $129.7 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $99.9 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $95.1 million |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $89.8 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $52.5 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $35.7 million |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | $23.2 million |
| 221122 | Electric Power Distribution | $18.3 million |
Small business contracts at NARA
About 41% of NARA'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: $19.8 million
- 8(a): $7.4 million
- HUBZone: $6.9 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $574,660
Set-asides on NARA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
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Who wins NARA contracts
Companies with the most NARA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Emcor Government Services, Inc | $54.9 million |
| Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | $36.2 million |
| Accelgov LLC | $35.4 million |
| American Security Programs Inc | $35.4 million |
| Communications Training Analysis Corporation | $24.5 million |
| Mutatio Inc. | $22.7 million |
| Skylight Inc. | $22.2 million |
| Raven Services Corp | $19 million |
| Govsmart, Inc. | $18 million |
| XL Associates, Inc. | $16.8 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 NARA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open NARA contracts are in Maryland.
- Maryland: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find NARA contract opportunities?
The National Archives and Records Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 1 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 NARA spend on contracts?
The National Archives and Records Administration obligated about $235.8 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 41% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are NARA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most NARA contract dollars were Emcor Government Services, Inc, Grunley Construction Co., Inc. and Accelgov LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at NARA?
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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