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Government IT services contracts

Agencies buy software development, systems integration, IT support, cybersecurity, cloud and data work. Most of it is posted under NAICS 5415, Computer Systems Design and Related Services, with hosting and data processing under 518210.

Much federal IT work is ordered through existing contract vehicles like GSA Schedules and IDIQs, but plenty is still posted openly on SAM.gov. Here's what's open right now.

Open contracts now
129
Federal spending, FY2026
$72.7 billion
Share won by small businesses
44%
Small businesses registered
33,951
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What to know before you bid

Know the vehicles

A lot of IT spending flows through IDIQs and GSA Schedules, so only holders can bid on those orders. Watch open notices, sources sought and teaming with current holders.

Respond to sources sought

IT notices often start as sources sought or RFIs. Responding helps an agency decide to set work aside for small businesses.

Check security requirements

Many IT notices require security clearances, specific certifications or compliance with federal security standards. They're listed in the solicitation.

NAICS codes for IT services contracts

Each notice carries one NAICS code, and its SBA size standard decides who counts as small. These are the codes on open IT services notices right now:

CodeIndustrySBA size standardOpen now
541519Other Computer Related Services$34 million receipts57
541512Computer Systems Design Services$34 million receipts28
541511Custom Computer Programming Services$34 million receipts24
518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services$40 million receipts15
541513Computer Facilities Management Services$37 million receipts5

Who buys IT services services

Agencies that awarded the most for this work over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of Veterans Affairs$25.2 billion
Federal Acquisition Service$21.9 billion
Department of the Air Force$17.2 billion
Department of the Army$13.3 billion
Defense Information Systems Agency$11.5 billion
Department of the Navy$11.1 billion

Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (65), Department of Veterans Affairs (16), Department of Commerce (7), Department of Health and Human Services (6), Department of the Interior (5) and Department of Energy (4).

Where the work is

The most open IT services contracts by place of performance are in Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland. Federal contracts are posted nationwide on SAM.gov; state and local government bids are on each state's own procurement site instead.

  • Virginia: 17 open
  • District of Columbia: 12 open
  • Maryland: 8 open
  • Illinois: 7 open
  • New Mexico: 4 open
  • Florida: 4 open
  • Oklahoma: 3 open
  • Arizona: 3 open

Set-asides on open IT services contracts

  • No set-aside (full and open): 106
  • Total small business set-aside: 9
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
  • Women-owned set-aside: 3
  • HUBZone set-aside: 2
  • 8(a) set-aside: 2
  • Indian small business economic enterprise: 1
  • Partial small business set-aside: 1
  • BICiv: 1

See which you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.

Frequently asked questions

Are there government contracts for IT services businesses?

Yes. 129 federal IT services contract opportunities are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $72.7 billion on this kind of work in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.

What NAICS code is used for government IT contracts?

Usually one of the 5415 codes: 541511 (custom programming), 541512 (computer systems design), 541513 (computer facilities management) or 541519 (other computer related services). Hosting and data processing use 518210.

How do I bid on government IT services contracts?

Register your business on SAM.gov (it's free), choose the NAICS codes for your work, then search open notices and respond by each one's deadline, following its instructions. Free help is available from APEX Accelerators.

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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.