Government contracts in District of Columbia
Federal contracts with District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.
- Open contracts now
- 163
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $32.8 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 36%
Open contracts in District of Columbia, due soonest
- TTS for DTB Pilot - Request for Information
✦ The Library of Congress (Washington, DC) is asking for information, not bids, about software that would build digital talking books for the National Library Service.
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- FCC OEA Optimization Request for Information (RFI)
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- RFI - Explosive Testing Capability with Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- OSHA A/E Renovation Design and Phasing
✦ The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center, buying for OSHA, plans a single contract for architect-engineer design and phasing services to consolidate and renovate…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- OSHA A/E Renovation Design and Phasing
✦ The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is buying architect-engineer design and renovation phasing services for the Occupational Safety and Health…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- Travel Management Office (TMO) Travel Program (Defense Travel System (DTS) & Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)) and Mail Management Center (MMC) Technical and Administrative Support Services.
✦ Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is doing market research for Travel Management Office support (Defense Travel System and government travel charge card) and Mail Management…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
What agencies are buying in District of Columbia
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Engineering, architecture & research: 46 open
- IT, software & telecom: 20 open
- Consulting & professional services: 16 open
- Construction & renovation: 13 open
- Real estate & leasing: 5 open
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 5 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 5 open
The most open work is in Washington (135), Washington Navy Yard (12) and Arlington (1).
Set-asides on open District of Columbia contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 115
- Total small business set-aside: 30
- 8(a) set-aside: 4
- Women-owned set-aside: 2
- 8(a) sole source: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in District of Columbia
Contract dollars for work performed in District of Columbia over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Service | $9.4 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $9.3 billion |
| Department of State | $7 billion |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $6.5 billion |
| Department of Energy | $4.2 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $3.9 billion |
| Agency for International Development | $3.5 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $3.2 billion |
Federal contract spending in District of Columbia by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $36 billion |
| FY2025 | $31.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $32.8 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $78.9 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in District of Columbia
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $14.2 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $13 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $11.5 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $10.3 billion |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $4.5 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $3.7 billion |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $3.2 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2.8 billion |
Small businesses in District of Columbia
2,002 businesses in District of Columbia have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 100 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 77 HUBZone-certified
- 705 women-owned small businesses
- 151 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in District of Columbia winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in District of Columbia with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Software Information Resource Corp., Washington: $596 million
- Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Washington: $189.1 million
- Veracity Engineering LLC, Washington: $170 million
- Integrated Finance and Accounting Solutions, LLC., Washington: $140 million
- Jefferson Consulting Group LLC, Washington: $134.8 million
- Herren Associates Inc, Washington: $92.8 million
- Summit Consulting LLC, Washington: $86.2 million
- Censeo Consulting Group, Inc., Washington: $79.5 million
- Evcon-CWC JV LLC, Washington: $79.4 million
- Quasars Incorporated, Washington: $76.7 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in District of Columbia
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in District of Columbia over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $3.4 billion |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $3.2 billion |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $2.3 billion |
| Chemonics International, Inc. | $2.1 billion |
| Harris Corporation | $1.9 billion |
| Dell Marketing L.P. | $1.5 billion |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $1.2 billion |
| At&t Enterprises, LLC | $1.2 billion |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $1.1 billion |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Government contracts in District of Columbia by kind of work
- IT services contracts in District of Columbia: 17 open
- Construction contracts in District of Columbia: 13 open
Free government contracting help in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia:
- DC APEX Accelerator, run by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development. Serves: District of Columbia.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in District of Columbia?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 163 open opportunities list District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Federal agencies obligated about $32.8 billion on contracts performed in District of Columbia in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 36% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in District of Columbia?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Transportation and General Services Administration.
How many small businesses in District of Columbia are registered for federal contracts?
2,002 businesses in District of Columbia have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a District of Columbia business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In District of Columbia, that's DC APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.