CBP contracts: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what CBP buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 7
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $39.2 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 14%
Open CBP contracts, due soonest
- Decommission and Remove Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Customs and Border Protection Controlled Solicitation Availability for UAS Platform Requirement
Due in 16 daysOct 21, 2026
- Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Due in 68 daysDec 12, 2026
- CBP's Industry Partnership and Outreach Program Office
Due in 1183 daysDec 31, 2029
- How to do Business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Due in 1183 daysDec 31, 2029
What CBP is buying right now
NAICS codes on CBP's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | 2 |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 1 |
| 334517 | Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing | 1 |
CBP contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.8 billion |
| FY2025 | $10.2 billion |
| FY2026 | $39.2 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What CBP spends the most on
Industries with the most CBP contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $34.3 billion |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $3.9 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $3.2 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $2.2 billion |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $1.5 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1 billion |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $766.6 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $680.8 million |
Small business contracts at CBP
About 14% of CBP'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: $1.9 billion
- 8(a): $748.4 million
- HUBZone: $93.9 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $84.4 million
- Women-owned: $30.3 million
Set-asides on CBP's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 6
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
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Who wins CBP contracts
Companies with the most CBP contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | $14.4 billion |
| Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $4.8 billion |
| BCCG a Joint Venture | $3.5 billion |
| Southwest Valley Constructors Co | $2.7 billion |
| SLS Federal Services LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Spencer Construction LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Ami Metals, Inc | $2 billion |
| Deployed Resources LLC | $1.8 billion |
| General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $916.9 million |
| Caci, Inc. - Federal | $854.5 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 CBP's open work is
By place of performance, the most open CBP contracts are in District of Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- Virginia: 1 open
- West Virginia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find CBP contract opportunities?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 7 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 CBP spend on contracts?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection obligated about $39.2 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 14% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are CBP's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most CBP contract dollars were Fisher Sand & Gravel Co, Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated and BCCG a Joint Venture, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at CBP?
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. Customs and Border Protection, 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.