Department of Defense Federal Contract Awards
Department of Defense has awarded 36,378 contracts with a total obligated value of $381,884,165,335. The average award is $10.5M (median $157K), with contracts spanning a range of industries and set-aside programs. The SBA rates Department of Defense an A (102.4%) on its FY2024 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.
Total Awards
36,378
Total Value
$381,884,165,335
Avg / Median Award
$10.5M / $157K
SBA Scorecard (FY2024)
A (102.4%)
What industries does Department of Defense buy from?
Top NAICS codes by number of awards.
| NAICS Code | Description | Awards | Total Value | % of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 1,511 | $3,502,695,233 | 4.2% |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 1,053 | $236,781,475 | 2.9% |
| 332911 | Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 956 | $137,789,201 | 2.6% |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | 938 | $219,995,506 | 2.6% |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 760 | $192,426,718 | 2.1% |
| 339991 | Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing | 594 | $234,277,363 | 1.6% |
| 333613 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 494 | $110,155,715 | 1.4% |
| 332991 | Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 477 | $104,023,064 | 1.3% |
| 334417 | Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 428 | $92,525,490 | 1.2% |
| 336390 | Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 417 | $147,931,139 | 1.1% |
What set-aside programs does Department of Defense use?
Distribution of awards by small business set-aside designation.
| Set-Aside Type | Awards | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| No Set-Aside | 32,686 | 89.8% |
| Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) | 1,750 | 4.8% |
| 8(a) / Disadvantaged | 1,291 | 3.5% |
| HUBZone | 363 | 1.0% |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside | 85 | 0.2% |
| 8a Competed | 52 | 0.1% |
| 8(a) Sole Source | 49 | 0.1% |
| Women-Owned Small Business | 35 | 0.1% |
| Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) | 23 | 0.1% |
| SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) | 15 | 0.0% |
| HUBZone Set Aside | 14 | 0.0% |
| SDVOSB Sole Source | 9 | 0.0% |
| Women-Owned Small Business Sole Source | 4 | 0.0% |
| HUBZone Sole Source | 2 | 0.0% |
Who wins Department of Defense contracts?
Top contractors ranked by total contract value awarded.
| # | Company | Awards | Total Value | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $65.0B | ||
| 2 | 2 | $45.0B | ||
| 3 | 1 | $26.4B | ||
| 4 | 22 | $20.2B | ||
| 5 | 1 | $20.0B |
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