Federal Contract Spending by Agency
Explore contract spending across all federal agencies. Understand who buys what and where the opportunities are for your business.
Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest federal contracting agency, responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the U.S. government relating directly to national security and the armed forces.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare services, benefits administration, and national cemeteries to veterans and their families.
Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) advances the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation.
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for public security, including border security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and disaster response.
General Services Administration
The General Services Administration (GSA) manages government buildings and real estate, provides product and service procurement support, and develops government-wide policies.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and nutrition.
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures safe, efficient transportation systems that serve the United States and the international community.
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States, ensuring public safety and fair justice for all Americans.
Department of Education
The Department of Education establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates federal assistance to education programs.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security programs including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations, conducting research, and providing grants.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA is the U.S. government agency responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space science.
Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior (DOI) conserves and manages the nation's natural resources and cultural heritage, provides scientific information, and honors trust responsibilities to Native Americans.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs.
Understanding Federal Agency Procurement
How Agencies Award Contracts
Each federal agency has its own procurement office and contracting officers who manage the acquisition process. Understanding an agency's mission, priorities, and buying patterns is essential for winning contracts.
- Research agency-specific contracting vehicles (GWACs, BPAs, IDIQs)
- Understand their strategic plans and budget priorities
- Build relationships with small business offices
Key Contracting Vehicles
Many agencies use government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and agency-specific vehicles to streamline procurement.
- GSA Schedule:Multiple award schedule for commercial products and services
- GWAC:Government-wide IT contracts (8(a) STARS, Alliant, etc.)
- IDIQ:Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts
- BPA:Blanket purchase agreements for recurring needs
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Contract spending data sourced from USASpending.gov, the official source for federal spending data.