Government contracts in Puerto Rico
Federal contracts with Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 40%
Open contracts in Puerto Rico, due soonest
- Request for Lease Proposals No. 2PR0171-1, U.S. Government Seeks to Lease Warehouse Space in Bayamon, PR
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- Ponce Vet Center - Relocation
✦ The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to lease 4,028 to 5,438 square feet of fully serviced, custom built-out office space in Ponce, Puerto Rico to relocate its Vet Center (a…
Due in 36 daysNov 15, 2026
- USCGC JOSEPH TEZANOS DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2027
✦ The U.S. Coast Guard (Surface Forces Logistics Center, Norfolk) is asking which companies could do drydock repairs on the cutter JOSEPH TEZANOS, which is based in San Juan,…
Due in 366 daysOct 12, 2027
What agencies are buying in Puerto Rico
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Real estate & leasing: 2 open
- Construction & renovation: 1 open
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 1 open
The most open work is in San Juan (2) and Bayamon (1).
Set-asides on open Puerto Rico contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- 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 Puerto Rico
Contract dollars for work performed in Puerto Rico over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $2.1 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $908.9 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $371.5 million |
| Department of the Navy | $176.2 million |
| Federal Highway Administration | $150.3 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $92.9 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $81.7 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $79.8 million |
Federal contract spending in Puerto Rico by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.5 billion |
| FY2025 | $919.9 million |
| FY2026 | $2.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $15.5 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Puerto Rico
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $1.3 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $872.6 million |
| 315210 | Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors | $388.2 million |
| 315250 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) | $176.4 million |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $156.6 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $139.1 million |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $130.5 million |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | $97.3 million |
Small businesses in Puerto Rico
3,118 businesses in Puerto Rico have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 45 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 193 HUBZone-certified
- 412 women-owned small businesses
- 121 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Puerto Rico winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Puerto Rico with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- M M Manufacturing LLC, Lajas: $202.2 million
- Novel Construction LLC, San Juan: $101.1 million
- Kandor Manufacturing Inc, Arecibo: $71.1 million
- Prak Industries LLC, Camuy: $64.5 million
- Pentaq Manufacturing Corp, Sabana Grande: $63 million
- Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (PRAMA) Corp., Mayaguez: $52.7 million
- Aurora Industries LLC, Orocovis: $49.1 million
- Aurora Industries LLC, Camuy: $39.6 million
- DDD-DVG Joint Venture LLC, Guaynabo: $38.2 million
- Advantix Engineering Corp, Caguas: $23.9 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Puerto Rico
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Puerto Rico over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ferrovial Construccion PR, LLC | $1.2 billion |
| Weston Solutions Inc | $448.5 million |
| M M Manufacturing LLC | $202.2 million |
| Propper International Inc | $186.3 million |
| Novel Construction LLC | $101.1 million |
| Kandor Manufacturing Inc | $71.1 million |
| SNC Manufacturing, LLC | $68.7 million |
| Prak Industries LLC | $64.5 million |
| Pentaq Manufacturing Corp | $63 million |
| Amcor JV One LLC | $58.1 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Free government contracting help in Puerto Rico
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 Puerto Rico:
- Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center (FeCC), run by Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC). Serves: Island-wide.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Puerto Rico?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 4 open opportunities list Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Federal agencies obligated about $2.1 billion on contracts performed in Puerto Rico in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 40% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Puerto Rico?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Veterans Affairs.
How many small businesses in Puerto Rico are registered for federal contracts?
3,118 businesses in Puerto Rico have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Puerto Rico business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Puerto Rico, that's Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center (FeCC). The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.