Federal Contracts in Washington, D.C. (DC)
Federal contracting in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the operational center of the federal government — every cabinet department maintains its HQ in the Federal Triangle and surrounding neighborhoods. Major HQs: Department of State (Foggy Bottom), Department of Justice (Main Justice + FBI HQ), Department of Treasury (Main Treasury + IRS HQ + Mint Bureau + Bureau of Engraving and Printing), Department of Commerce (Herbert C. Hoover Building — Census, NIST, NOAA, Patent and Trademark Office partly). Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture South + Whitten Buildings, Department of Labor, HUD, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services. White House, Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration (GSA HQ — federal procurement standards-setter), Office of Personnel Management. Capitol-area procurements: Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Government Accountability Office, Capitol Police. National Mall + Smithsonian Institution. U.S. Coast Guard HQ. Department of Homeland Security HQ at Saint Elizabeths.
Top Awardees Performing in Washington, D.C.
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| ANALEX CORPORATION CAGE 05BD6 | 1 | $11.9M |
| QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, INC. CAGE 080T3 | 1 | $3.1M |
| Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, Inc. CAGE 0RJE8 | 1 | $10.0M |
| STONELEX C LLC CAGE 0YQ59 | 1 | $22.3M |
| DAKOTA PURE MEATS, LLC CAGE 13FE4 | 1 | $11.9M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC CAGE 17038 | 1 | $510.0M |
| REPLIT, INC. CAGE 1A1D6 | 1 | $250K |
| N&A Strategic Services LLC CAGE 1A6F4 | 1 | $1.4M |
| WSP USA SERVICES INC. CAGE 1DVX7 | 1 | $918.0M |
| IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC CAGE 1F2Y7 | 1 | $69.2M |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC CAGE 1JSR9 | 1 | $510.0M |
| CHS INC. CAGE 1M2A3 | 1 | $2.8M |
| ADVANTOR SYSTEMS II LLC CAGE 1S063 | 1 | $69K |
| CHESAPEAKE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC CAGE 1SPA1 | 1 | $263K |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP CAGE 1TTG5 | 1 | $510.0M |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAGE 2M454 | 1 | $1.6M |
| ICE DATA SERVICES, INC. CAGE 34MN1 | 1 | $995K |
| 3DB LABS INC CAGE 34XG3 | 1 | $430K |
| JASINT CONSULTING AND TECHNOLOGIES, LLC CAGE 394K8 | 1 | $730K |
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY CAGE 00ZC0 | 1 | $340K |
Award Trends in Washington, D.C. (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | $16.3B |
| 2025 | 34 | $1.1B |
| 2024 | 11 | $1.8B |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Washington, D.C.
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 780 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 236 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 159 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 156 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 146 |
| TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 140 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 110 |
| LIBRARY OF CONGRESS | 105 |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 72 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 70 |
Top NAICS Codes in Washington, D.C.
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 143 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 136 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services | 109 |
| 513210 | - | 102 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 82 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 77 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 73 |
| 518210 | - | 71 |
| 519290 | - | 65 |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | 61 |
Top Set-Asides in Washington, D.C.
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| NONE | 494 |
| SBA | 289 |
| SDVOSBC | 18 |
| 8A | 15 |
| WOSB | 9 |
| SBP | 9 |
| 8AN | 3 |
| HZC | 2 |
| VSA | 1 |
| SDVOSBS | 1 |
Active Opportunities in Washington, D.C.
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| HST Roof Safety Construction Project | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 2026-10-19T18:00:00+00:00 |
| Streaming Media Hosting, Management, and Distribution Services - Amendment 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE U | 2026-10-05T18:00:00+00:00 |
| Event Data Recorders | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-29T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Nationwide Flexible Coworking Services | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 2026-10-20T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Turbopump | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-30T14:00:00+00:00 |
| USAC RFP: Oracle Operations and Maintenance Services | FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION | 2026-10-26T15:00:00+00:00 |
| TTS for DTB Pilot - Request for Information | LIBRARY OF CONGRESS | 2026-10-12T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Fortified Rice, Pinto Beans, Vegetable Oil and Corn-Soy Blend Plus for use in International Food Assistance Programs. | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-10-06T14:00:00+00:00 |
| Vexlum VALO SHG | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-02T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Thermionic electron gun producing two round electron beams | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-02T04:00:00+00:00 |
Why bid in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the highest-density federal-procurement location in the country — every cabinet department buys professional services, IT, facility services, and construction within the District. GSA HQ procurements set the tone for federal-wide vehicles. Beltway small-businesses face stiff competition but unmatched opportunity volume; cleared and federal-experienced professional-services firms find the deepest pipeline.
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