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Commercial Item Exception Government Contracts & Federal Records

Commercial Item Exception has 3,922,590 active records. Primary activity: contract (56% 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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Commercial Item Exception Government Contracts & Federal Records

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The Research Team at Uml Has Developed a Low-cost, Digital Biosensing Platform With Single Molecular Biomarker Sensitivity for Pathogen Detection and Quantification. the Project Aims Are to Explore

UnknownPosted October 10, 2026
NAICS 562910usaspending_subawards
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Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 541512KansasUSAJobs.gov
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Job ListingActiveNew

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticePosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 541611VirginiaUSAJobs.gov
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Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 336411USAJobs.gov
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Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the InteriorPosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 541620District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Management Analyst

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 541512USAJobs.gov
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ContractActiveNew

RFQ: Start a 100 MB commercial circuit Intra-Europe.

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Due June 8, 2026
NAICS 517111SAM.gov
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2840 - Nsn: 7rh 2840 014801741 Mn Item Name: Case,augmentor,airc

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 336412SAM.gov
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Nom: Housing,coupling Wsdc 12f End Item: Kc-46a, Aerial Refueling Tanker Pr: 7014230460, Nsn: 1680-016847580 Iaw P/n: 842-349221-3 Rfp: Spe4a526r0203

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 336413No Set aside usedSAM.gov
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Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 541519No Set aside usedSAM.gov
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Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Risks for Small Business Contracting and Innovation Research

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 562910gao_gov
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Conference: Support for 2026 Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) Conference PSNA's 65th annual meeting, University of Wisconsin-Madison on June 15-19, 2026.

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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The biology and phenotypic consequences of B-cell clonality driven by mosaic chromosomal alterations

National Cancer InstitutePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Cytotoxic T cells and the epithelium in celiac disease

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesPosted April 30, 2026
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Tissue transcriptomics enabled by spectral binary barcodes

National Institute of General Medical SciencesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Exploring AAV gene therapy for Alport syndrome using a dog model

National Center for Advancing Translational SciencesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Aviation Workforce: FAA Could Strengthen Regional Pilot Pipeline by Establishing Timelines for Training Initiatives

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 562910gao_gov
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Hydrogen Energy: Technologies Offer Potential Benefits but Face Challenges to Widespread Use

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 236220gao_gov
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Protecting American Commercial Investments in Pakistan

Bureau of Counterterrorism Posted April 28, 2026Due June 7, 2026
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Protecting American Commercial Investments in Pakistan

Bureau of Counterterrorism Posted April 28, 2026Due June 7, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
Commercial Item Exception
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

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

$4.0M
Awarded this week
$2.1M
Tissue transcriptomics enabled by spe...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside3 technology-related opportunities8 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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2840 - Nsn: 7rh 2840 014801741 Mn Item Name: Case,augmentor,airc

UnknownDue May 10
6d

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
9d

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticeDue May 15
9d

Management Analyst

Department of DefenseDue May 15
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The Research Team at Uml Has Developed a Low-cost, Digital Biosensing Platform With Single Molecular Biomarker Sensitivity for Pathogen Detection and Quantification. the Project Aims Are to Explore

Unknown
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Supervisory Store Associate

Department of Defense
Today

Supply Management Specialist

Department of Justice
Today

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air Force
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Market Intelligence — Commercial Item Exception

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 Commercial Item Exception

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)

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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 Commercial Item Exception

Commercial Item Exception has 3,922,590 active records. Primary activity: contract (56% 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 — Commercial Item Exception

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 Commercial Item Exception

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
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
0
2027-03
0
2027-04
0
2027-05
0
2027-06
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2027-07
1

Current Threshold

No dollar threshold — exception applies regardless of contract value

FAR Reference

FAR 15.403-1(b)(3); 10 U.S.C. 3703(a)(1); FAR 2.101 (Commercial Product/Service definitions)

Applicability

Any contract, subcontract, or modification for a commercial product or commercial service, including items of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities.

Other Exceptions

Adequate Price Competition ExceptionNo dollar thresPrices Set by Law or Regulation ExceptionNo dollar thres

Other TINA Provisions

Standard TINA Threshold ($2M)thresholdSubcontract TINA ThresholdsubcontractWaiver by Head of Contracting ActivitywaiverDefective Pricing RemediesthresholdCost or Pricing Data Requirementsthreshold

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for Commercial Item Exception?
Commercial Item Exception has 3,922,590 active records across 30 categories: contract (2,204,903), contracts (1,603,904), job listing (40,601), research (38,711), regulatory (13,422). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Commercial Item Exception?
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 Commercial Item Exception?
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 Commercial Item Exception?
Create a free Bureauify account to save this search, set up email alerts for new postings, and track deadlines. All data is sourced from SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov and updated hourly.
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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 3,922,590 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.

This glossary page aggregates data across all indexed federal sources.

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