USCIS contracts: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USCIS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.

Open contracts now
1
Contract spending, FY2026
$1.4 billion
Share to small businesses
62%

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USCIS contract spending by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$1.5 billion
FY2025$1.4 billion
FY2026$1.4 billion
FY2027 (so far)$0

The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.

What USCIS spends the most on

Industries with the most USCIS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:

NAICSIndustryObligated
541512Computer Systems Design Services$1.3 billion
541519Other Computer Related Services$692.2 million
541511Custom Computer Programming Services$678.5 million
541513Computer Facilities Management Services$357.8 million
561110Office Administrative Services$251.7 million
561210Facilities Support Services$166.8 million
517110Wired Telecommunications Carriers$136.5 million
541330Engineering Services$117.3 million

Small business contracts at USCIS

About 62% of USCIS'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: $796.7 million
  • 8(a): $447.5 million
  • HUBZone: $110.8 million
  • Women-owned: $84.9 million
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned: $82.7 million

Set-asides on USCIS's open notices right now:

  • No set-aside (full and open): 1

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Who wins USCIS contracts

Companies with the most USCIS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

CompanyObligated
Amentum Services, Inc.$291.2 million
Brillient Corporation$166.7 million
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.$164.6 million
Ekagra Partners, LLC$157.2 million
Govplace, LLC$153.6 million
At&t Enterprises, LLC$136.5 million
International Business Machines Corporation$133.4 million
DV United LLC$133.3 million
Itc Federal, LLC$114.4 million
Salient CRGT, Inc.$98.8 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 USCIS's open work is

By place of performance, the most open USCIS contracts are in Maryland.

  • Maryland: 1 open

Frequently asked questions

How do I find USCIS contract opportunities?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 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 USCIS spend on contracts?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services obligated about $1.4 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 62% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.

Who are USCIS's biggest contractors?

Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USCIS contract dollars were Amentum Services, Inc., Brillient Corporation and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.

Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USCIS?

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. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 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.