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DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors has 1,840,049 active records. Primary activity: contract (95% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services

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Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
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Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the InteriorPosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
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Management Analyst

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
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Transportation Security Officer

Department of Homeland SecurityPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
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Supervisory Program Analyst (Informatics)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
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Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Better Data and Project Prioritization Vital to Managing Aging Infrastructure and Communicating Needs

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Heritable, Epigenetic Effects of Paternal Alcohol Use on Fasd Phenotypes

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Menin and Ewing Sarcoma Metastasis

National Cancer InstitutePosted April 30, 2026
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Bridging the gap between basic and clinical research to prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetes

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Hydrogen Energy: Technologies Offer Potential Benefits but Face Challenges to Widespread Use

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United Nations Renovations: Budget and Schedule Status of Selected Projects Are Mixed, and State Could Strengthen Oversight

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 29, 2026
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POSE: Phase I: Open Source Ecosystem for Accelerating Artificial Intelligence in Construction Engineering

National Science FoundationPosted April 28, 2026
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US Government Seeks Sources for Leased Professional Space

UnknownPosted April 27, 2026Due May 28, 2026
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US Government Seeks Sources for Leased Retail and Related Space

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US Government Seeks Sources for Leased Retail and Related Space

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US Government Seeks Sources for Leased Retail and Related Space

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US Government Seeks Sources for Leased Retail and Related Space

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Navy And Coast Guard Shipbuilding: A Disciplined, Strategy-Driven Approach Is Needed to Achieve Ambitious Goals

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 22, 2026
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DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors
Volume
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Growth
40
Competition
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Small Biz
10
Diversity
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Moderate opportunity — established market with selective entry points.

$2.1B
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Navy And Coast Guard Shipbuilding: A Disciplined, Strategy-Driven Approach Is Needed to Achieve Ambitious GoalsUnited Nations Renovations: Budget and Schedule Status of Selected Projects Are Mixed, and State Could Strengthen OversightNuclear Waste Cleanup: Better Data and Project Prioritization Vital to Managing Aging Infrastructure and Communicating Needs
6 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
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Transportation Security Officer

Department of Homeland SecurityDue May 13
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Supervisory Program Analyst (Informatics)

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 13
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Management Analyst

Department of DefenseDue May 15
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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services

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Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the Interior
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Management Analyst

Department of Defense
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About DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors

DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors has 1,840,049 active records. Primary activity: contract (95% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Market Intelligence — DFARS Part 251

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in DFARS Part 251

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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
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4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
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5.PITNEY BOWES INC
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6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
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7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
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8.DELL
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9.RICOH USA, INC.
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10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Key Topics

  • •Contractor use of government supply sources
  • •Contractor use of interagency fleet management system vehicles
  • •DLA supply system access
  • •Government testing facility usage
  • •Authorization and accounting procedures

Applicability

Defense contractors authorized to use government supply sources; contractors needing access to government testing facilities.

FAR Counterpart

FAR Part 51: Use of Government Sources by Contractors

FAR

Government supply sources access.

DFARS Part 251 supplements this FAR part with defense-specific requirements.

More Contract Management Parts

FAR Part 51: Use of Government Sources by ContractorsFARPart 242: Contract Administration and Audit ServicesPart 243: Contract ModificationsPart 244: Subcontracting Policies and ProceduresPart 245: Government PropertyPart 246: Quality AssurancePart 247: TransportationPart 249: Termination of ContractsPart 250: Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety ActGovernment Contracting Glossary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors?
DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors has 1,840,049 active records across 16 categories: contract (1,756,387), contracts (54,863), job listing (14,267), research (6,934), grants (4,112). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
How do I track new opportunities for DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors?
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How often is this data updated?
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Bureauify. (2026). DFARS Part 251: Use of Government Sources by Contractors — Federal Contract Intelligence. Bureauify Federal Intelligence. Retrieved , from https://bureauify.com/dfars/part-251

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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 1,840,049 records.

Refresh Frequency

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

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