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8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB set-aside programs. Opportunities reserved for small businesses.
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FY2026 contract spending by federal agency.
Department of Defense
DODDepartment of Energy
DOEDepartment of Veterans Affairs
VADepartment of Homeland Security
DHSGeneral Services Administration
GSADepartment of Health and Human Services
HHSDepartment of Transportation
DOTDepartment of Justice
DOJBy NAICS code.
FY2026 contract spending by NAICS industry code.
Facilities Support Services
Engineering Services
Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Computer Systems Design Services
Custom Computer Programming Services
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Environmental Consulting Services
23% of federal contracts go to small business.
Federal law requires at least 23% of prime contract dollars to be awarded to small businesses each fiscal year. Four set-aside programs reserve specific opportunities.
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Frequently asked.
The most common questions about federal contract data, spending benchmarks, and set-aside programs.
How much does the federal government spend on contracts each year?
The U.S. federal government spent approximately $275.1B on prime contracts in FY2026, sourced from USASpending.gov. The Department of Defense alone accounts for roughly half of all contract dollars. Contract spending is separate from grants, which are tracked by a different pipeline.
Which federal agencies award the most contracts?
The top federal contracting agencies by prime award spending are the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Department of Energy (DOE). Together these five agencies account for the majority of federal contract dollars. See the full ranked list on this page.
What is the 23% small business set-aside requirement?
Federal law (Small Business Act, Section 15(g)) requires at least 23% of prime contract dollars to be awarded to small businesses each fiscal year. The government has exceeded this goal every year since 2013. Sub-goals exist for specific categories: 5% for small disadvantaged businesses (SDB/8a), 3% for HUBZone, 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), and 5% for women-owned (WOSB).
What are the 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs?
These are the four main federal small business set-aside programs. 8(a) is a 9-year business development program for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. HUBZone is for small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones. SDVOSB is for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. WOSB is for women-owned small businesses in industries where women are underrepresented. Certification happens through SAM.gov and SBA.
Where does this federal contract data come from?
All spending data on this page is sourced directly from USASpending.gov, the official U.S. government transparency database operated by the Department of the Treasury. Data is updated on our side hourly via ISR. USASpending.gov publishes updates on a rolling basis from agency reporting systems. Data has a typical lag of 30-90 days from award to publication.
How do I actually respond to a federal RFP after finding an opportunity?
Federal RFPs require responses to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) clauses, Section L instructions, and Section M evaluation criteria. SF330 forms apply for architect-engineering services; qualification-based submissions are common. AI proposal tools like Bidara automate compliance matrix generation, past performance narratives, and Section L/M analysis. See our ranked guide to the best RFP software for government contractors for tool recommendations.
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