The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), operating under the Department of Justice, focuses its mission on the regulation and investigation of explosives and firearms. Strategic priorities center on the procurement of specialized explosive materials, including blasting caps, detonating cords, and high-explosives like C4 and C2, alongside the technical infrastructure required for their safe storage and handling.
ATF is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, ATF has obligated $789,259, issued 1 award, and worked with 1 contractor. It currently has 6 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Investigation and Personal Background Check Services.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), operating under the Department of Justice, focuses its mission on the regulation and investigation of explosives and firearms. Strategic priorities center on the procurement of specialized explosive materials, including blasting caps, de...
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), operating under the Department of Justice, focuses its mission on the regulation and investigation of explosives and firearms. Strategic priorities center on the procurement of specialized explosive materials, including blasting caps, detonating cords, and high-explosives like C4 and C2, alongside the technical infrastructure required for their safe storage and handling. The agency also prioritizes comprehensive background investigation services and the acquisition of advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation to support forensic and investigative operations.
Procurement patterns emphasize a mix of specialized hardware and professional services. The agency frequently acquires explosive manufacturing products and high-precision laboratory instruments, complemented by a strong demand for professional development training, administrative management consulting, and IT infrastructure services. Contract structures include a variety of combined and subcontract arrangements, with a specific focus on the secure transportation and delivery of hazardous materials and the management of asset forfeiture storage and disposal.
The agency targets a diverse range of NAICS categories, primarily focusing on investigation services, explosives manufacturing, and professional technical consulting. There is a significant preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, with additional utilization of 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HUBZone designations to meet diversity goals.
As a component of the Department of Justice, the agency operates through its Acquisition and Property Management Division to manage a broad organizational scope that includes field-based security systems and specialized freight logistics. The agency utilizes a variety of procurement vehicles to maintain its operational readiness and forensic capabilities.
Procurement Analytics
Where ATF directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at ATF and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Acting officials
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No senior leadership posts resolved to this agency yet
Recent ATF Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
