What does Department Of Defense do?

Department Of Defense is a (097) government agency involved in federal procurement and contracting activities. View detailed contract data, procurement history, and contractor information on CLEATUS.

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 $388,258,242,595 across 2,175,318 contract awards to 42,350 contractors. The agency currently has 21,560 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Department Of Defense contract in?

Department Of Defense primarily contracts in the following industries: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS (NAICS 423450), PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING (NAICS 311991), DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS (NAICS 424210), COMMERCIAL BAKERIES (NAICS 311812), PETROLEUM REFINERIES (NAICS 324110). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What does Department Of Defense do?

Department Of Defense is a government agency (097) involved in federal procurement and contracting. Visit the agency's overview tab for detailed information about its mission, structure, and procurement activities.

What contracts does Department Of Defense award?

Department Of Defense has awarded 2,175,318 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $388,258,242,595 in obligations across 42,350 contractors. Top procurement categories include MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS, PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING, DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. 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 $388,258,242,595 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 2,175,318 contract actions to 42,350 unique contractors. The agency currently has 21,560 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does Department Of Defense use?

Department Of Defense primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 423450 (MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS), 311991 (PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING), 424210 (DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS), 311812 (COMMERCIAL BAKERIES), 324110 (PETROLEUM REFINERIES). These represent the most common industry classifications for contracts awarded by this agency in the last 12 months.

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 set-aside programs does Department Of Defense use?

Department Of Defense uses 10 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Department Of Defense?

Department Of Defense has 38 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.

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Department Of Defense

Federal Government Agency

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 $388,258,242,595, issued 2,175,318 awards, and worked with 42,350 contractors. It currently has 21,560 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS, PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING, and DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS.

21.6K

Active Contracts

$388.3B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Agency Contracting Overview

Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.

Procurement Analytics

Where Department Of Defense directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.

Procurement by Industry

423450 - MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS401,25218.6%311991 - PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING380,19417.6%424210 - DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS236,62111%311812 - COMMERCIAL BAKERIES174,8078.1%324110 - PETROLEUM REFINERIES125,9965.8%324191 - PETROLEUM LUBRICATING OIL AND GREASE MANUFACTURING72,9303.4%325411 - MEDICINAL AND BOTANICAL MANUFACTURING69,8823.2%332722 - BOLT, NUT, SCREW, RIVET, AND WASHER MANUFACTURING67,9533.2%

Set-Aside Programs

SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)98778.9%8AN - 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)947.5%8A - 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)594.7%SDVOSBC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)383%SBP - Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)292.3%HZC - Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13)201.6%WOSB - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)60.5%8A - 8(a) Sole Source60.5%

Organizational divisions and offices within Department Of Defense that manage their own procurement activities.

Defense Health Agency (dha)303contracts

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (darpa)184contracts

Washington Headquarters Services (whs)52contracts

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (nga)34contracts

US Transportation Command (ustranscom)33contracts

Ustranscom32contracts

Defense Intelligence Agency (dia)20contracts

Department Of Defense Education Activity (dodea)19contracts

Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences (usuhs)15contracts

Defense Counterintelligence And Security Agency (dcsa)13contracts

Recent Department Of Defense Contracts

The latest contract opportunities posted by Department Of Defense, including active solicitations and recent awards.

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FederalNEW

RFID and Supply Chain Visibility Services

Department Of Defense

NAICS

518210

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBA

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FederalNEW

X2 Chemical BPA - FSC 6810

Department Of Defense

NAICS

325199

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBAN00104-27-R-XXXX

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FederalNEW

Small Business Subcontracting Participation

Department Of Defense

NAICS

325199

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBA

26d left

FederalNEW

Quality Assurance and Inspection Support

Department Of Defense

NAICS

541330

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBA

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FederalNEW

Specialized Packaging and Preservation Services

Department Of Defense

NAICS

332994

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBA

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FederalNEW

Nuclear-Grade Water Treatment Chemical Supply

Department Of Defense

NAICS

325199

Posted date

Jul 7, 2026

SBA

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Federal

Battery Terminal Fuse Supply

Department Of Defense

NAICS

335312

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

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Federal

Mercury 300HP SEAPRO Engine Overhaul and Rebuild

Department Of Defense

NAICS

811111

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

4d left

Federal

Mercury Engines/Gear Housing Assemblies/Parts

Department Of Defense

NAICS

333618

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

PAN41026P0000025845

4d left

Federal

Dual Engine 4-Position Switch Supply

Department Of Defense

NAICS

335313

Posted date

Jul 1, 2026

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Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

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Ranked by total awards

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORP	$430.3B	174
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$340.8B	7,178
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION	$145.7B	8,298
THE BOEING COMPANY	$128.9B	10,773
RAYTHEON COMPANY	$120.3B	4,712
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC	$104.2B	139
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$92.4B	1,036
RTX CORPORATION	$87.8B	24,606
THE BOEING COMPANY	$87.0B	16,909
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION	$77.7B	304,821

Top Department Of Defense Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORP	$430.3B	174
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$340.8B	7,178
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION	$145.7B	8,298
THE BOEING COMPANY	$128.9B	10,773
RAYTHEON COMPANY	$120.3B	4,712
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC	$104.2B	139
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$92.4B	1,036
RTX CORPORATION	$87.8B	24,606
THE BOEING COMPANY	$87.0B	16,909
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION	$77.7B	304,821