OPO contracts: Office of Procurement Operations
The Office of Procurement Operations, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what OPO buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 9
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $5.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 37%
Open OPO contracts, due soonest
- Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Security Systems at the Ronald Reagan Building
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Operational Awareness and Surveillance Missions
✦ The Department of Homeland Security is doing market research on small drones that can be recovered and reused for frontline surveillance, search and rescue, and similar missions.
Due in 31 daysNov 5, 2026
- Protective Security Officer Services, Los Angeles Area
Due in 46 daysNov 20, 2026
- Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Open Broad Agency Announcement - Screening at Speed Program
Due in 216 daysMay 9, 2027
- DHS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (CWMD)
✦ The Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office is announcing a five-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research and development.
Due in 944 daysMay 6, 2029
What OPO is buying right now
NAICS codes on OPO'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) | 3 |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 2 |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | 1 |
| 481211 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | 1 |
| 519290 | Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services | 1 |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | 1 |
OPO contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4.1 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $5.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What OPO spends the most on
Industries with the most OPO contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $4.3 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $1.3 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.2 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1.1 billion |
| 481211 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | $750.5 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $571.7 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $522.9 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $495.9 million |
Small business contracts at OPO
About 37% of OPO'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: $749 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $229.9 million
- 8(a): $213.4 million
- Women-owned: $73.2 million
- HUBZone: $27.4 million
Set-asides on OPO's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 8
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
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Who wins OPO contracts
Companies with the most OPO contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Paragon Systems Inc | $1.2 billion |
| Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. | $748.3 million |
| Triple Canopy Inc | $738.1 million |
| Caci NSS, LLC | $513.7 million |
| Daedalus Aviation Corporation | $463.6 million |
| Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | $438 million |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $420.9 million |
| Kerberos International, Inc. | $372.6 million |
| The Mitre Corporation | $266.6 million |
| Ecs Federal, LLC | $257.5 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 OPO's open work is
By place of performance, the most open OPO contracts are in District of Columbia and California.
- District of Columbia: 4 open
- California: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find OPO contract opportunities?
The Office of Procurement Operations posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 9 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 OPO spend on contracts?
The Office of Procurement Operations obligated about $5.3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 37% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are OPO's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most OPO contract dollars were Paragon Systems Inc, Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. and Triple Canopy Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at OPO?
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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