Contracts, procurement, and competitive intelligence for Colorado agencies
Colorado is the epicenter of U.S. space and missile defense operations. Colorado Springs hosts NORAD, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Northern Command, and Space Force installations. The Denver metro area adds NIST, NOAA, and major federal offices. Colorado ranks among the top 10 states for federal contract spending, with particular strength in space, cybersecurity, and intelligence.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Colorado agency focuses on the procurement and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and public safety equipment. Its core mission centers on the acquisition of transit vehicles, including heavy and light-duty buses, motor coaches for regional transit, and ADA-compliant vans. Strat...
The Colorado agency focuses on the procurement and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and public safety equipment. Its core mission centers on the acquisition of transit vehicles, including heavy and light-duty buses, motor coaches for regional transit, and ADA-compliant vans. Strategic priorities include enhancing vehicle accessibility through upfitting and modifications, ensuring long-term operational readiness via spare parts and aftermarket support, and integrating IT systems into transit fleets. Additionally, the agency manages the procurement of specialized public safety gear, such as body armor and ballistic resistant products.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the manufacturing and maintenance of specialized vehicles and equipment. The agency frequently utilizes award notices and subcontracts for the supply of rolling stock, vehicle repair services, and logistics and warehousing solutions. There is a consistent emphasis on full-lifecycle support, ranging from initial vehicle acquisition to long-term warranty and maintenance services.
Industry preferences are concentrated in the manufacturing of railroad rolling stock, light trucks, and automobiles, as well as specialized sporting and athletic goods manufacturing. The agency also engages vendors providing computer systems design, testing laboratory services, and furniture and household goods repair for vehicle interiors.
The agency operates within the state of Colorado, managing a diverse portfolio of transportation and safety procurements. Its organizational scope encompasses the coordination of regional transit assets and the distribution of logistics networks across the state.
Recent Colorado Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Colorado, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Colorado and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Leadership posts
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Acting officials
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No senior leadership posts resolved to this agency yet
Recent Colorado Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Cities with the most government contract activity in Colorado.
Colorado Springs
3,048 contracts
$7.1B est. value
Boulder
2,392 contracts
$83.7M est. value
Aurora
2,387 contracts
$340.7M est. value
BOULDER
1,921 contracts
$23.2M est. value
COLORADO SPRINGS
1,159 contracts
$37.0M est. value
USAF Academy
1,091 contracts
$474.3M est. value
FORT CARSON
924 contracts
$4K est. value
AURORA
788 contracts
$50.5M est. value
USAF ACADEMY
741 contracts
$117.7M est. value
DENVER
723 contracts
$100.0M est. value
Key Contracting Industries in Colorado
Space Operations & SatellitesMissile DefenseCybersecurity & IntelligenceIT ServicesAerospace Manufacturing
Notable Federal Installations
Peterson SFB (NORAD/NORTHCOM)
Schriever SFB
Buckley SFB
Fort Carson
Cheyenne Mountain Complex
NIST Boulder
NOAA Boulder
Colorado State Procurement
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