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Authority to Operate Government Contracts & Federal Records

Authority to Operate has 3,047,008 active records. Primary activity: contract (49% 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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Active Records
432,983
Total Value
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Avg Award
$20,299,416
Record Types
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3,047,008 records tracked

Authority to Operate Government Contracts & Federal Records

3,047,008 records
3,047,008 active Authority to Operate
Showing 3,047,008 federal recordsfiltered by program: ato

Contract

Phase 1: H2-sensing Materials Based on Semiconducting Metal Oxides Will Be Improved for Enhanced H2 Selectivity Over Other Gases in Outdoor Industrial Environments. Four Gaseous Interferences Will

UnknownJanuary 1, 2028

Devolutions Remote Desktop Management & IT Operations Software Licenses and Premium Support

UnknownMay 4, 2026

48--gear Operator,valve

UnknownMay 4, 2026

Construction for Secure Operations Facility

UnknownMay 4, 2026

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Western-Range Operational Ordering Contract for Infrastructure Enhancement (WOOKIE) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

UnknownMay 4, 2026

Grant

Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026

U.S. Mission to TunisiaMay 5, 2026

Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026

U.S. Mission to TunisiaMay 5, 2026

Freedom 250 Poland 2026

U.S. Mission to PolandMay 4, 2026

Freedom250 in Côte d’Ivoire American Spaces

U.S. Mission to Cote d IvoireMay 4, 2026

Freedom 250 Poland 2026

U.S. Mission to PolandMay 4, 2026

Research

CAREER: Toward Guaranteed Reliability in AI-Enabled Robotic Teleoperation Through Formal Logic and Certification

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Lp-Approximation Properties, Multipliers, and Quantized Calculus

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Job Listing

Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefenseMay 6, 2026

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticeMay 6, 2026

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceMay 6, 2026

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the InteriorMay 6, 2026

Laborer (Outdoor Equipment Rental)

Department of the NavyMay 6, 2026

Audit

Veteran Affairs: Acquisition Reorganization Should Reflect Leading Practices

Government Accountability OfficeMay 6, 2026

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Better Data and Project Prioritization Vital to Managing Aging Infrastructure and Communicating Needs

Government Accountability OfficeMay 5, 2026

Compacts of Free Association: Education and Health Remain Priorities, but Implementation and Oversight Are Delayed

Government Accountability OfficeMay 5, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
Authority to Operate
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

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

$7.5B
Awarded this week
$6.0B
Compacts of Free Association: Educati...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
3 closing soon
Response deadline within 7 days
Construction for Secure Operations FacilityDevolutions Remote Desktop Management & IT Operations Software Licenses and Premium SupportIntelligence Specialist
2 high-value
Estimated above $40.6M
Compacts of Free Association: Education and Health Remain Priorities, but Implementation and Oversight Are DelayedNuclear Waste Cleanup: Better Data and Project Prioritization Vital to Managing Aging Infrastructure and Communicating Needs
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside6 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

Closing Soon

4 deadlines in next 14 days
5d

Construction for Secure Operations Facility

UnknownDue May 11
6d

Devolutions Remote Desktop Management & IT Operations Software Licenses and Premium Support

UnknownDue May 12
6d

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
9d

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticeDue May 15
See all closing soon in Authority to Operate →

New This Week

4 new records
-605d ago

Phase 1: H2-sensing Materials Based on Semiconducting Metal Oxides Will Be Improved for Enhanced H2 Selectivity Over Other Gases in Outdoor Industrial Environments. Four Gaseous Interferences Will

Unknown
Today

Veteran Affairs: Acquisition Reorganization Should Reflect Leading Practices

Government Accountability Office
Today

Supervisory Store Associate

Department of Defense
Today

Supply Management Specialist

Department of Justice
See all new this week in Authority to Operate →

Market Intelligence — Authority to Operate

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 Authority to Operate

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

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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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

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

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About Authority to Operate

Authority to Operate has 3,047,008 active records. Primary activity: contract (49% 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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Closing SoonNew This WeekTrends34.6KTHE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY4.0KVERIZON WIRELESS3.8KCONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS2.3KPITNEY BOWES INC2.0KGENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA1.8K42.1K17.3K3.2K2.7K

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Market Intelligence — ATO

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 ATO

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

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)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
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2027-01
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2027-02
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2027-03
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2027-04
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Requirements

The system must undergo categorization (FIPS 199), control selection and implementation (NIST 800-53), assessment by an independent assessor, and risk acceptance by the Authorizing Official. An ATO package includes SSP, SAR, POA&M, and supporting artifacts.

Why It Matters for Contractors

No IT system can be used in a federal environment without an ATO. The process typically takes 6-18 months and costs $250K-$1M+. Vendors who maintain ATOs or can accelerate the process have a significant competitive advantage in federal IT sales.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I win work under Authority to Operate?
Authority to Operate has 3,047,008 active records. Federal programs have dedicated acquisition strategies and often use specific contract vehicles. Review recent awards to understand the program's preferred contracting approach and incumbent landscape.
What types of records are available for Authority to Operate?
Authority to Operate has 3,047,008 active records across 32 categories: contract (1,499,809), contracts (800,513), research (558,269), job listing (82,881), bill (30,227). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Authority to Operate?
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 Authority to Operate?
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 Authority to Operate?
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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 3,047,008 records.

Refresh Frequency

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

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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.

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