What does Washington Headquarters Services (whs) do?

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) provides mission-critical administrative, management, and technical support services to the Department of Defense, enabling efficient operations across defense-wide functions. Its core mission centers on sustaining institutional readiness through expert consulting, research support, and professional services that enhance decision-making, compliance, and operational resilience. Strategic priorities include advancing organizational effectiveness via management consulting, conducting scientific and social science research to inform policy, and ensuring workforce readiness through training and foreign ownership assessments. The agency also supports specialized capabilities in translation, security services, and laboratory equipment maintenance to sustain mission-critical infrastructure. WHS predominantly procures administrative and general management consulting services, alongside research and development in physical, engineering, and social sciences. Contract structures are typically sole-source or limited-source awards, often issued to maintain continuity with trusted providers or to address unique technical requirements. The agency frequently leverages direct award mechanisms for specialized support functions, reflecting a preference for established expertise over open competition. The agency’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting) and 541715 (physical and engineering R&D), with additional demand for engineering services, translation, and security patrol services. WHS actively supports small business participation, with multiple contracts awarded under SBA set-asides and at least one under the Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program. Vendor relationships emphasize long-term partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense support functions. As the administrative arm of the Department of Defense, WHS operates without a fixed geographic footprint, serving DoD components nationwide through centralized contracting and support functions. It operates under the Office of the Secretary of Defense and utilizes a mix of government-wide acquisition contracts and direct award vehicles to fulfill its mission of enabling DoD’s operational and strategic objectives through high-quality professional services.

How do I find contracts from Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

You can find contracts from Washington Headquarters Services (whs) 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.

What contracts does Washington Headquarters Services (whs) award?

Washington Headquarters Services (whs) awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

To do business with Washington Headquarters Services (whs), 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.

Who are the top contractors for Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Washington Headquarters Services (whs) 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 Washington Headquarters Services (whs) use?

Washington Headquarters Services (whs) uses 4 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2), Small Business Set Aside - Total, and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15). 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 Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

Washington Headquarters Services (whs) has 4 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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Washington Headquarters Services (whs)

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Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) provides mission-critical administrative, management, and technical support services to the Department of Defense, enabling efficient operations across defense-wide functions. Its core mission centers on sustaining institutional readiness through expert consulting, research support, and professional services that enhance decision-making, compliance, and operational resilience.

Washington Headquarters Services (whs) is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 45 open contract opportunities.

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent Washington Headquarters Services (whs) Contracts

Regulatory & National Security Compliance Consulting

Financial Advisory & Loan Modeling

Technical Due Diligence & Sector Expertise (Critical Minerals)

Loan Administration & Portfolio Reporting

National Security Fund Finance (“NSFF”) Program

OUSDI&S Bridge Extensions

Industrial Base Analysis Support

IDEX 2027 Exhibit

Mandatory Security Course Redesign Support Services

Newspaper and Periodicals Delivery Support Services

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What contracts does Washington Headquarters Services (whs) award?

How do I do business with Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

Who are the top contractors for Washington Headquarters Services (whs)?

What set-aside programs does Washington Headquarters Services (whs) use?

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