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DOE

Department of Energy

The Department of Energy (DOE) advances the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation.

$40.1B
FY2026 spending
~14,000
Employees
$52B
Total budget
23%
Small business goal
FY2026 prime contract awards from USASpending.gov·Agency budget, headcount, and small business goal from agency public disclosures

Mission & Overview

“To ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges.”
Headquarters:Washington, D.C.
Procurement Office:Office of Acquisition Management

Key Programs & Initiatives

  • 1
    National laboratory management (17 labs)
  • 2
    Clean energy research
  • 3
    Nuclear security enterprise
  • 4
    Environmental remediation
  • 5
    Grid modernization

Major Contract Vehicles

Key acquisition vehicles used by DOE for procuring goods and services.

STRIPES

DOE-wide IT services vehicle

EECBG

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

SBIR/STTR

Small Business Innovation Research

M&O Contracts

National laboratory Management & Operating

Recent Initiatives & Priorities

Current focus areas that may present contracting opportunities.

Clean energy transition investmentsQuantum computing researchGrid resilience and modernizationHydrogen energy developmentCarbon capture technology

How to Win DOE Contracts

  • Understand national laboratory ecosystem
  • Build nuclear/energy sector experience
  • Obtain Q or L security clearances
  • Focus on clean energy technologies
  • Partner with national labs on SBIR/STTR

Recommended Certifications

  • Q or L security clearance
  • Nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1)
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 14001 (environmental)
  • ISO 45001 (safety)

Top Industries for DOE

Research & Development541715Engineering Services541330Environmental Consulting541620
Power & Communication Construction237130
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Contract spending data sourced from USASpending.gov, the official source for federal spending data. Employee counts and budget figures are estimates based on publicly available information.