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Department of Defense Government Contracts & Federal Records

Department of Defense (DOD) has 395,908 federal records set aside for Emerging Small Business Set-Aside businesses.

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Active Records
119,707
Total Value
Avg Award
$2,376,498
Record Types
4
395,908 records tracked

Department of Defense Government Contracts & Federal Records

395,908 records
100% small business set-asideAbove the federal average — strong small business opportunity.
$2,376,498 avg award8x the national average — high-value market requiring detailed proposals.
7 record typesHighly diverse procurement — contracts, grants, research, and more. Multiple entry points for different firm capabilities.
395,908 active Department of Defense
Showing 395,908 federal recordsfiltered by agency: Department of Defense, set_aside: ESB
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NAICS 541712USAspending.gov
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NAICS 541511USAspending.gov
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NAICS 561710USAspending.gov
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Market Opportunity Score
Department of Defense
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
75

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$512K
Awarded this week
$490K
Cultural and Natural Resources Techni...
$2,376,498
Avg award — 13.2x the federal average
55.7%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside10 technology-related opportunities5 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

Market Intelligence — Department of Defense

Active Records
119,707
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$2,376,498
Record Types
4

Records by Type

Contracts59,328Job Listings59,068Regulations1,265Grants46

Top Contractors in Department of Defense

1.Jewish Social Service Agency
Not specified
2.Identity, Inc. d/b/a Identity of Maryland, Inc. A/K/A Identity, Inc.
Not specified
3.Identity, Inc.
Not specified
4.D&F Construction, Inc.
Not specified
5.Intercon Truck of Baltimore, Inc.
Not specified
6.American Diversity Group, Inc.
Not specified
7.Aquatic Training and Consulting Services, LLC
Not specified
8.Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County
Not specified
9.Board of Education for Montgomery County, Maryland dba MCPS
Not specified
10.CASA, Inc
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition55.7%Small Business Set-Aside28.3%NONE5%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business4.4%Veteran-Owned Small Business3.3%8(a) Business Development1.2%Women-Owned Small Business1.2%HUBZone Small Business0.5%ISBEE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Moderate

Top 3 contractors hold 52% of tracked awards.

Active Records

119,707

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$2,376,498

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About Department of Defense

Market Overview

Department of Defense has 395,908 active federal records across multiple procurement categories. Primary activity: spending (97% of records).

Competitive Landscape

Fragmented market with 10+ active contractors — accessible for new entrants with relevant past performance. 55.7% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside.

Opportunity Profile

Average award: $2,376,498 — 8x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

Why This Agency Matters

Department of Defense is one of the largest federal buyers, managing 395,908 active records. Understanding its procurement patterns, preferred contract vehicles, and set-aside usage gives contractors a strategic advantage when pursuing awards.

What to Expect

This page covers 7 record types. The most active categories are spending (383,151), job listing (12,293), grants (254). Use the tabs above to focus on a specific record type, or browse the full mix for a comprehensive view.

Market Positioning

Average award value here is $2,376,498, 8x the national average — a high-value market requiring detailed proposals and longer evaluation cycles. With 10 tracked contractors, this market has room for new entrants — early positioning and relationship-building pay off.

Small Business Landscape

100% of opportunities carry a small business set-aside, well above the 23% federal average — this is a strong small business market. Top designations: Full and Open Competition (55.7%), Small Business Set-Aside (28.3%), NONE (5%). Firms with active certifications in SAM.gov have a significant advantage when pursuing these reserved opportunities.

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Market Intelligence — DOD — Emerging Small Business Set-Aside

Active Records
119,707
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$2,376,498
Record Types
4

Records by Type

Contracts59,328Job Listings59,068Regulations1,265Grants46

Top Contractors in DOD — Emerging Small Business Set-Aside

1.Jewish Social Service Agency
Not specified
2.Identity, Inc. d/b/a Identity of Maryland, Inc. A/K/A Identity, Inc.
Not specified
3.Identity, Inc.
Not specified
4.D&F Construction, Inc.
Not specified
5.Intercon Truck of Baltimore, Inc.
Not specified
6.American Diversity Group, Inc.
Not specified
7.Aquatic Training and Consulting Services, LLC
Not specified
8.Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County
Not specified
9.Board of Education for Montgomery County, Maryland dba MCPS
Not specified
10.CASA, Inc
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition55.7%Small Business Set-Aside28.3%NONE5%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business4.4%Veteran-Owned Small Business3.3%8(a) Business Development1.2%Women-Owned Small Business1.2%HUBZone Small Business0.5%ISBEE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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2026-09
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2026-10
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2026-11
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Bureauify. (2026). Department of Defense — Federal Contract Intelligence. Bureauify Federal Intelligence. Retrieved , from https://bureauify.com/agency/department-of-defense

Data Methodology

Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 395,908 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

Processing

Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

Disclaimer

Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

This agency page aggregates data across all indexed federal sources.

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