WHS contracts: Washington Headquarters Services
The Washington Headquarters Services, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what WHS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 12
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.8 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 42%
Open WHS contracts, due soonest
- MANTECH NO COST CONFERENCE
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Notice of Direct Award of an 8(a) Contract
Due in 10 daysOct 15, 2026
- Notice of Award
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- Project FLYTRAP 6.0
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- National Security Fund Finance (“NSFF”) Program
Due in 27 daysNov 1, 2026
- DOW Maintenance Symposium Industry Day: Regional Sustainment Framework Expansion
Due in 39 daysNov 13, 2026
What WHS is buying right now
NAICS codes on WHS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 1 |
| 541613 | Marketing Consulting Services | 1 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 |
| 561920 | Convention and Trade Show Organizers | 1 |
WHS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $2.7 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.8 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What WHS spends the most on
Industries with the most WHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $2.1 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1.1 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $699.8 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $411.2 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $337.1 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $314.3 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $238.2 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $183.1 million |
Small business contracts at WHS
About 42% of WHS'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): $714.9 million
- Small business: $347.5 million
- HUBZone: $25.3 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $23.6 million
- Women-owned: $18 million
Set-asides on WHS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 11
- 8(a) sole source: 1
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Who wins WHS contracts
Companies with the most WHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Institute for Defense Analyses | $689 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $473.9 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $331.3 million |
| American Systems Corporation | $270.6 million |
| Analytic Services Inc. | $194.2 million |
| Poplicus Incorporated | $188.2 million |
| The Rand Corporation | $170.7 million |
| Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. | $129.6 million |
| M. C. Dean, Inc. | $126.9 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $117 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 WHS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open WHS contracts are in District of Columbia, Hawaii and Virginia.
- District of Columbia: 4 open
- Hawaii: 1 open
- Virginia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find WHS contract opportunities?
The Washington Headquarters Services posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 12 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 WHS spend on contracts?
The Washington Headquarters Services obligated about $1.8 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 42% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are WHS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most WHS contract dollars were Institute for Defense Analyses, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at WHS?
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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