U.S. Census Bureau contracts
The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what U.S. Census Bureau buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $405.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 83%
Open U.S. Census Bureau contracts, due soonest
- WEB BASED ONLINE/PLATFORM LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Census Decennial as a Service (D-X) BPO
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- Business Contact Info
Due in 14 daysOct 18, 2026
What U.S. Census Bureau is buying right now
NAICS codes on U.S. Census Bureau's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 516210 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | 1 |
| 541910 | Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling | 1 |
U.S. Census Bureau contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $419.9 million |
| FY2025 | $261.9 million |
| FY2026 | $405.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What U.S. Census Bureau spends the most on
Industries with the most U.S. Census Bureau contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $378.2 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $304.2 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $193.4 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $56 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $35.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $18.9 million |
| 512110 | Motion Picture and Video Production | $17.8 million |
| 541910 | Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling | $16.3 million |
Small business contracts at U.S. Census Bureau
About 83% of U.S. Census Bureau'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:
- 8(a): $249.5 million
- Small business: $119.9 million
- Women-owned: $31.3 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $21.3 million
- HUBZone: $16.5 million
Set-asides on U.S. Census Bureau's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
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Who wins U.S. Census Bureau contracts
Companies with the most U.S. Census Bureau contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Igniteaction LLC | $133.4 million |
| Four Points Technology, L.L.C. | $68.7 million |
| Vidoori, Inc. | $65.1 million |
| Iron Vine Security LLC | $55.5 million |
| Guidehouse Digital LLC | $52.3 million |
| Spatial Front Inc | $48.1 million |
| Imagine Believe Realize LLC | $47.3 million |
| Executive Information Systems, L.L.C. | $38.5 million |
| Qualtryx, LLC | $36.6 million |
| Lightfront LLC | $34.3 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 U.S. Census Bureau's open work is
By place of performance, the most open U.S. Census Bureau contracts are in Maryland.
- Maryland: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find U.S. Census Bureau contract opportunities?
The U.S. Census Bureau posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 3 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 U.S. Census Bureau spend on contracts?
The U.S. Census Bureau obligated about $405.9 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 83% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are U.S. Census Bureau's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most U.S. Census Bureau contract dollars were Igniteaction LLC, Four Points Technology, L.L.C. and Vidoori, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at U.S. Census Bureau?
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 U.S. Census Bureau, 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.