What does Department of Defense do?

The Department of Defense, operating under the Hawaii State Department, focuses on sustaining essential municipal infrastructure through the procurement of solid waste collection services. Despite its federal name, this entity functions locally in Hawaii, managing refuse disposal operations across Oʻahu to ensure public health, environmental compliance, and community sanitation. Its core mission centers on maintaining efficient, reliable waste management systems that support the island’s unique ecological and geographic constraints, prioritizing operational continuity over large-scale modernization initiatives. Strategic efforts emphasize service reliability, regulatory adherence, and timely response to localized disposal needs, particularly in remote or high-traffic areas. Procurement activity is narrowly concentrated on refuse collection and disposal services, with a single NAICS code—562111—dominating its contracting history. Contracts are awarded through standard solicitation processes without set-asides, indicating a preference for open competition among qualified waste haulers capable of meeting strict operational and environmental standards. The agency relies on performance-based contracts that emphasize service-level agreements, route efficiency, and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The primary procurement category is solid waste collection, with no evidence of diversity-focused set-asides or targeted vendor programs. Vendor relationships appear transactional and outcome-driven, favoring contractors with proven capacity to operate heavy-duty collection fleets, manage landfill logistics, and adhere to Hawaii’s stringent waste handling protocols. There is no indication of preference for small businesses, HUBZones, or other socio-economic categories. This entity operates solely within the State of Hawaii, functioning as a localized arm of the Hawaii State Department despite its federal nomenclature. It utilizes standard government solicitation vehicles for municipal services and coordinates with county and state environmental agencies to align procurement with broader public health objectives. Its structure reflects a narrow, service-specific mandate focused on waste logistics rather than defense or national security functions.

How do I find contracts from Department of Defense?

You can find contracts from Department of Defense on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does Department of Defense spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Department of Defense has obligated $25,146,589 across 261 contract awards to 147 contractors. The agency currently has 17 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Department of Defense contract in?

Department of Defense primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Department of Defense award?

Department of Defense has awarded 261 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $25,146,589 in obligations across 147 contractors. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department of Defense?

To do business with Department of Defense, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

What is Department of Defense's annual contract spend?

Department of Defense has obligated $25,146,589 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 261 contract actions to 147 unique contractors. The agency currently has 17 active contract opportunities.

Who are the top contractors for Department of Defense?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department of Defense in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What are the sub-agencies of Department of Defense?

Department of Defense has 10 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

Where is Department of Defense located?

Department of Defense is located in HI. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Department of Defense

Part of Hawaii · Hawaii

The Department of Defense, operating under the Hawaii State Department, focuses on sustaining essential municipal infrastructure through the procurement of solid waste collection services. Despite its federal name, this entity functions locally in Hawaii, managing refuse disposal operations across Oʻahu to ensure public health, environmental compliance, and community sanitation.

Department of Defense is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department of Defense has obligated $25,146,589, issued 261 awards, and worked with 147 contractors. It currently has 17 open contract opportunities.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
Diede Construction, Inc.	$7.8M	1
Nan, Inc.	$6.7M	1
C C Engineering & Construction, Inc.	$1.8M	3
Road Builders Corporation	$1.8M	1
Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC	$1.2M	1
ENGINEERING PARTNERS, INC.	$810K	1
NIPPON FOOD TAKEOUT & CATERING, INC.	$756K	1
PACIFIC POWER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC	$613K	1
Island Wide A/C Service, LLC	$592K	29
Federal Signal Corporation	$587K	2

Department of Defense

Part of Hawaii · Hawaii

Recent Department of Defense Contracts

Gravesite Restoration for East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2

Material Supply – Grave Markers or Base Components

Landscaping and Grass Re-Grading / Rehabilitation

As-Built Documentation and Surveying Services

Grave Marker Re-Alignment and Re-Setting

Radiation Hardening of Non-Hardened Commercial Microelectronics

Novel Ignition Systems for multi-pulse Solid Propellant Rocket Motors

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Universal Automated Control Assessment, Validation & Risk Correlation Platform for Hybrid DoW Environments

Open Topic for Historical Radiation Data Analysis for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling and Prediction

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Recent Department of Defense Contracts

Gravesite Restoration for East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2

Material Supply – Grave Markers or Base Components

Landscaping and Grass Re-Grading / Rehabilitation

As-Built Documentation and Surveying Services

Grave Marker Re-Alignment and Re-Setting

Radiation Hardening of Non-Hardened Commercial Microelectronics

Novel Ignition Systems for multi-pulse Solid Propellant Rocket Motors

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Universal Automated Control Assessment, Validation & Risk Correlation Platform for Hybrid DoW Environments

Open Topic for Historical Radiation Data Analysis for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling and Prediction

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