DOJ

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.

$8.5B
FYFY2026 Contract Spending
~115,000
Employees (Est.)
$38 billion (FY2024)
Total Budget (Est.)
23% of prime contracts to small business
Small Business Goal

Mission & Overview

To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic.
Headquarters:Washington, D.C.
Procurement Office:Justice Management Division, Procurement Services Staff

Key Programs & Initiatives

  • 1
    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • 2
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
  • 3
    Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • 4
    Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
  • 5
    U.S. Marshals Service

Major Contract Vehicles

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

ITES-SW2

IT Enterprise Solutions – Software

DOJ BPAs

Various blanket purchase agreements

Legal Services

Legal support contracts

Security Services

Protective and investigative support

Recent Initiatives & Priorities

Current focus areas that may present contracting opportunities.

Cybercrime enforcementCounter-terrorism capabilitiesPrison reform and modernizationDigital evidence systemsViolent crime reduction

How to Win DOJ Contracts

  • Obtain required security clearances
  • Build law enforcement technology expertise
  • Understand component-specific missions
  • Focus on cybersecurity and forensics
  • Develop corrections and detention experience

Recommended Certifications

  • Security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI)
  • Digital forensics certifications
  • ISO 27001
  • Law enforcement technology credentials
  • CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliance

Top Industries for DOJ

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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.