Federal Contracts from Department of State (DOS)
Federal contracting overview — Department of State
The Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign-affairs and diplomacy agency, operating 270+ embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions worldwide. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the largest federal law-enforcement bureau outside DHS/DOJ. The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) manages a 26,000-acre real-estate portfolio of ~9,000 U.S.-government-owned and leased properties abroad. The Bureau of Consular Affairs runs passport and visa operations domestically. Dominant NAICS: 561612 (protective services for DS), 561621 (security systems), 236220 (construction for OBO embassy programs), 541330 (engineering for embassy work), 541512 (IT — heavy on consular passport/visa systems), and 236118 (residential remodeling for OBO).
Top Awardees with Department of State
Award Trends — Department of State (2024–2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | $10.6B |
| 2025 | 95 | $23.3B |
Top NAICS Bought by Department of State
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 120 |
| 524114 | — | 97 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 94 |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 85 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 77 |
| 811310 | — | 71 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 63 |
| 517112 | — | 59 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 49 |
| 721110 | — | 46 |
Top Set-Asides Used by Department of State
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| NONE | 1,258 |
| SBA | 63 |
| 8A | 18 |
| WOSB | 10 |
| SBP | 7 |
| 8AN | 4 |
| LAS | 3 |
| SDVOSBC | 2 |
Top Performing States for Department of State
| State | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. DC | 50 |
| IT-RM | 38 |
| MX-CMX | 37 |
| GA-1 | 36 |
| BE-BRU | 29 |
| KR-11 | 24 |
| PH-MAN | 22 |
| GR-I | 22 |
| ES-MD | 21 |
| SG-01 | 20 |
Active Opportunities — Department of State
| Title | NAICS | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Design/Build ISF Aramoun Indoor Shooting Range, Lebanon | 236220 | 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Marine Security Guard Residence Gym concrete restoration | 238110 | 2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00 |
| RFQ - 19LA9026Q0008 – Supply of Workshop Equipment and Tools | 333991 | 2026-05-25T00:00:00+00:00 |
| PR15975177 ICITAP CILEGON EVENT | 721110 | 2026-05-21T00:00:00+00:00 |
| INL Colombia Navy AI Equipment | 334111 | 2026-05-21T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Construction Services -Technical Security Upgrade (TSU) | 237990 | 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Motor Vehicle Purchase - RSO | 336211 | 2026-05-28T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Solicitation Cancellation of Catering Services | 72111 | 2026-05-21T00:00:00+00:00 |
| IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL VETTING CENTER IN GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR | 236220 | 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Cooling Tower Fan and Accessories | 333415 | 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
Why bid Department of State
OBO construction contracts are the highest-dollar State vehicle — multi-year embassy construction (NEC = New Embassy Compound) IDIQs run hundreds of millions and require ITAR/cleared past performance. Diplomatic Security's protective service contracts (WPS — Worldwide Protective Services) is the highest-volume armed-security IDIQ in federal contracting and runs through Triple Canopy / DS-cleared primes.
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