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DFARS Part 253: Forms has 521,662 active records. Primary activity: contract (92% 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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Healthcare Engineer (Environmental)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 621111PennsylvaniaUSAJobs.gov
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Realty Officer

Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 21, 2026
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Force Support Superintendent

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 336411OhioUSAJobs.gov
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Supervisory Park Ranger (Chief Ranger)

Department of the InteriorPosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 541620NevadaUSAJobs.gov
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Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation)

Department of TransportationPosted May 6, 2026Due May 26, 2026
NAICS 541330FloridaUSAJobs.gov
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Identifying Genetically Distinguishable Subgroups within Major Depressive Disorder

National Institute of Mental HealthPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Conference: Connecticut Summer School in Number Theory 2026

National Science FoundationPosted April 26, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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Collaborative Research: Elements: HUGAI: Human-Geo-AI Coalition Infrastructure Engines for Co-Designing Human-Centric Urban Micromobility Research

National Science FoundationPosted April 23, 2026
NAICS 541511nsf_awards
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Collaborative Research: Elements: HUGAI: Human-Geo-AI Coalition Infrastructure Engines for Co-Designing Human-Centric Urban Micromobility Research

National Science FoundationPosted April 23, 2026
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Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck, Scientist at Best Environmental Applied Research (bear Llc), Will Co-lead Data Analysis and Assist With the Design, Deployment, Maintenance, and Coordination of the Common Garde

UnknownPosted April 20, 2026
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CAREER: Rethinking Human-AI Interaction to Strengthen Human Critical and Creative Thinking

National Science FoundationPosted April 20, 2026
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From Funds Awarded to the University of South Carolina by the U.s. Department of Education for Project Year 3 of the Carolina Family Engagement Center (cfec) (award # S310a230032, 10/1/23 – 9/30/26),

UnknownPosted April 13, 2026
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This Project Will Examine Cognitive Impairment Profiles in Women With the Fragile X Messenger Riboneucleoprotein-1 (fmr1) Premutation (fxpm). the Musc Site Plays an Important Part of the Overall Proje

UnknownPosted March 26, 2026
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The Ugandan Portion of the Budget Will Be Housed, Disbursed and Overseen by Cwru as Part of the Ucrc. the Ucrc Included as Part of the Cwru Budget, Is Directly Managed Through the Established Memorand

UnknownPosted March 24, 2026
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FDA Advisory Committees: More Transparency Needed on Policies for Making Conflict of Interest Determinations

Government Accountability OfficePosted March 24, 2026
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Project Description (including Objectives, Tasks, and Deliverables as Applicable): Improving Vascular Health Is a Critical Potential Strategy to Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease (ad). However, T

UnknownPosted March 23, 2026
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Defense Budget: Effects of Continuing Resolutions on Selected Activities and Programs Critical to DOD’s National Security Mission [Reissued with revisions on Feb. 4, 2026]

Government Accountability Office$579,000,000,000,000Posted January 21, 2026
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Defense Budget: Effects of Continuing Resolutions on Selected Activities and Programs Critical to DOD’s National Security Mission [Reissued with revisions on Feb. 4, 2026]

Government Accountability Office$579,000,000,000,000Posted January 21, 2026
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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Geological SurveyPosted August 8, 2025Due October 30, 2025
NAICS 312230Grants.gov
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Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentPosted July 29, 2025Due August 21, 2025
NAICS 3343Grants.gov
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DFARS Part 253: Forms
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Competition
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Small Biz
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Diversity
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Moderate opportunity — established market with selective entry points.

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Force Support SuperintendentHealthcare Engineer (Environmental)
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Defense Budget: Effects of Continuing Resolutions on Selected Activities and Programs Critical to DOD’s National Security Mission [Reissued with revisions on Feb. 4, 2026]Defense Budget: Effects of Continuing Resolutions on Selected Activities and Programs Critical to DOD’s National Security Mission [Reissued with revisions on Feb. 4, 2026]Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative
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Force Support Superintendent

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
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Healthcare Engineer (Environmental)

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 13
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Supervisory Park Ranger (Chief Ranger)

Department of the InteriorDue May 20
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Healthcare Engineer (Environmental)

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Department of the Air Force
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Supervisory Park Ranger (Chief Ranger)

Department of the Interior
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About DFARS Part 253: Forms

DFARS Part 253: Forms has 521,662 active records. Primary activity: contract (92% 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 253

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
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Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

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

Top Contractors in DFARS Part 253

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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%

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Key Topics

  • •DD 250 — Material Inspection and Receiving Report
  • •DD 254 — Security Classification Specification
  • •DD 1423 — Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
  • •DoD-unique contracting forms
  • •Supplement to FAR standard forms

Applicability

Defense contractors completing DD forms; contracting officers and security managers processing classified contracts.

FAR Counterpart

FAR Part 53: Forms

FAR

SF 33, SF 1449, SF 30, DD 254.

DFARS Part 253 supplements this FAR part with defense-specific requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for DFARS Part 253: Forms?
DFARS Part 253: Forms has 521,662 active records across 14 categories: contract (481,234), contracts (23,693), research (8,226), job listing (3,638), regulatory (3,062). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for DFARS Part 253: Forms?
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 253: Forms?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
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