Government contracts in Delaware
Federal contracts with Delaware as the place of performance: the ones open on SAM.gov right now, the agencies buying, the small businesses winning the work, and how much federal money goes to contracts in Delaware.
- Open contracts now
- 6
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $311.4 million
- Share to small businesses
- 69%
Open contracts in Delaware, due soonest
- Snow and Ice Removal Services - Newark, DE (DE007)
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- FY26 NRM 460-20-004 | Tuckpointing FY26 | Katelyn Fallon | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00060656)
✦ The Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contracting Office 4) wants a service-disabled veteran-owned small business to repair and re-point deteriorated exterior masonry and…
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- Intent to Award Sole Source - Air Boss to WM. David Schultz
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- RFI: Commercial Kitchen / Dining Facility Equipment Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Delaware Army National Guard
✦ The Delaware Army National Guard is asking industry for input (market research, not a bid request) on a contract to service commercial kitchen equipment at eight dining…
Due in 9 daysOct 20, 2026
- 460-26-004 | Wilmington VAMC Roof Replacement | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00029152)
✦ The VA's Network Contracting Office 4 wants a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business to tear off and replace four roofs (3D, Physical Therapy, 10 and 11) on Building 1 at…
Due in 10 daysOct 21, 2026
- Laundry-Linen Services at Dover AFB
✦ The Defense Health Agency wants a small business to wash and deliver hospital linens and scrubs for the 436th Medical Group at Dover AFB, Delaware.
Due in 12 daysOct 23, 2026
What agencies are buying in Delaware
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Construction & renovation: 2 open
- Facilities, janitorial & grounds: 2 open
- Consulting & professional services: 1 open
- Equipment repair & maintenance: 1 open
The most open work is in Wilmington (2), Dover (1), Dover Afb (1) and Newark (1).
Set-asides on open Delaware contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 2
- Total small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Delaware
Contract dollars for work performed in Delaware over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $180.3 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $138 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $121.6 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $88.5 million |
| Department of State | $57.9 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $56.8 million |
| Department of the Navy | $39.5 million |
| Department of Defense Education Activity | $38.5 million |
Federal contract spending in Delaware by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $337.4 million |
| FY2025 | $368.1 million |
| FY2026 | $311.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Delaware
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $115.9 million |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $84.9 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $80.2 million |
| 336992 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | $61.2 million |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | $52.1 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $49.4 million |
| 324110 | Petroleum Refineries | $45.6 million |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $42.7 million |
Small businesses in Delaware
726 businesses in Delaware have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 6 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 4 HUBZone-certified
- 186 women-owned small businesses
- 71 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Delaware winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Delaware with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc, Newark: $35.3 million
- Aquia Nava Ii LLC, Millsboro: $29.4 million
- Advant-Edge Solutions of Middle Atlantic Inc, Newark: $22.2 million
- Independent Metal Strap Co Inc, Dover: $13.1 million
- Corporate Interiors Inc, New Castle: $11.7 million
- Lasso Informatics US Inc, Newark: $9.9 million
- Frontier Technologies Inc, Wilmington: $8.8 million
- CLMS, LLC, Rehoboth Beach: $6.8 million
- Sumuri LLC, Magnolia: $3.7 million
- Star Communication Inc., Newark: $3.1 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Delaware
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Delaware over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Roshel LLC | $61.2 million |
| Agate Construction Company, Inc. | $56.3 million |
| Agilent Technologies Inc | $55.3 million |
| Stonewin International, LLC | $45.4 million |
| Caesar Rodney School District | $38.5 million |
| Sna International LLC | $38 million |
| Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc | $35.6 million |
| Helicopter Transport Services, LLC | $33.8 million |
| Corbalt, LLC | $29.4 million |
| Aquia Nava Ii LLC | $29.4 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Free government contracting help in Delaware
APEX Accelerators help businesses win government contracts, usually for free: SAM.gov registration, finding bids, and reviewing proposals. The Department of War (the Department of Defense) pays part of their cost. This program serves Delaware:
- Delaware APEX Accelerator, run by University of Delaware. Serves: Statewide.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Delaware?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 6 open opportunities list Delaware as the place of performance right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and agency, and get new ones by email for free.
How much does the federal government spend on contracts in Delaware?
Federal agencies obligated about $311.4 million on contracts performed in Delaware in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 69% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Delaware?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
How many small businesses in Delaware are registered for federal contracts?
726 businesses in Delaware have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Delaware business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Delaware, that's Delaware APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.