SSA contracts: Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what SSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.2 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 32%
Open SSA contracts, due soonest
- IT Support Services Contract (ITSSC) Recompete
Due in 7 daysOct 12, 2026
What SSA is buying right now
NAICS codes on SSA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 561492 | Court Reporting and Stenotype Services | 4 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 1 |
SSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.9 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.7 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.2 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $5.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What SSA spends the most on
Industries with the most SSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $2.1 billion |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $749.6 million |
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $356.8 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $277.6 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $231.8 million |
| 334112 | Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | $183.8 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $182.7 million |
| 334210 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | $149.9 million |
Small business contracts at SSA
About 32% of SSA'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: $77.9 million
- 8(a): $30.6 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $4.2 million
- Women-owned: $888,182
Set-asides on SSA's open notices right now:
- Total small business set-aside: 4
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins SSA contracts
Companies with the most SSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Leidos, Inc. | $821.9 million |
| Carahsoft Technology Corp | $403.3 million |
| Four Points Technology, L.L.C. | $368.4 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $229.5 million |
| Ca, Inc. | $181.5 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $180.6 million |
| Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | $179.3 million |
| Colossal Contracting LLC | $174.9 million |
| Cgi Federal Inc. | $167.7 million |
| Verizon Business Network Services LLC | $140.9 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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find SSA contract opportunities?
The Social Security Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 5 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 SSA spend on contracts?
The Social Security Administration obligated about $2.2 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 32% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are SSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most SSA contract dollars were Leidos, Inc., Carahsoft Technology Corp and Four Points Technology, L.L.C., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at SSA?
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 Social Security 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.