01 / Contracting Agency Profile
Social Security Administration Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 2800
Social Security Administration is a federal contracting agency within SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Social Security Administration contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Social Security Administration accounts for 100.0% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 2 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Social Security Administration contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$1.75B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.75B | 3,990 | 906 | −6.9% |
| FY 2024 | $1.87B | 4,107 | 944 | −3.2% |
| FY 2023 | $1.94B | 4,327 | 941 | +2.0% |
| FY 2022 | $1.90B | 4,272 | 994 | +10.7% |
| FY 2021 | $1.72B | 3,888 | 1,045 | −15.2% |
| FY 2020 | $2.02B | 7,315 | 2,222 | +28.6% |
| FY 2019 | $1.57B | 8,782 | 2,344 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through Social Security Administration?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Social Security Administration contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $4.35B | 2,679 | 183 | 34.0% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $1.38B | 1,140 | 134 | 10.8% |
| 517110 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $969.29M | 310 | 11 | 7.6% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $606.15M | 324 | 27 | 4.7% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $540.07M | 371 | 24 | 4.2% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $535.76M | 498 | 46 | 4.2% |
| 334210 | TELEPHONE APPARATUS MANUFACTURING | $427.14M | 118 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $320.67M | 734 | 65 | 2.5% |
| 517919 | ALL OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $312.18M | 88 | 8 | 2.4% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $256.52M | 1,460 | 72 | 2.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Social Security Administration buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $1.80B | 595 | 62 | 14.1% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $1.51B | 1,163 | 186 | 11.8% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $1.32B | 97 | 20 | 10.4% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $805.38M | 1,331 | 199 | 6.3% |
| 7C20 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $759.90M | 467 | 71 | 6.0% |
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $492.66M | 130 | 6 | 3.9% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $460.25M | 240 | 26 | 3.6% |
| DG01 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $308.62M | 202 | 10 | 2.4% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $277.94M | 633 | 64 | 2.2% |
| Q526 | MEDICAL- MEDICAL/PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION | $270.18M | 6,629 | 456 | 2.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Social Security Administration obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. | $1.66B | 54 | 13.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DF01 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $676.33M | 35 | 5.3% | NAICS 541519 · PSC D399 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $672.17M | 191 | 5.3% | NAICS 334111 · PSC 7C20 |
| VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC | $556.07M | 108 | 4.4% | NAICS 517919 · PSC D399 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $500.82M | 482 | 3.9% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A20 |
| CA, INC. | $413.56M | 96 | 3.2% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7030 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $337.65M | 215 | 2.6% | NAICS 334112 · PSC 7B21 |
| IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $330.36M | 54 | 2.6% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
| DELL MARKETING L.P. | $284.08M | 46 | 2.2% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A21 |
| AVAYA FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | $273.54M | 74 | 2.1% | NAICS 517110 · PSC DC01 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Social Security Administration award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 95.1%
Small-business share 2.7%
Set-aside share 14.8%
Average action value $348.1K
Largest recorded action $267.85M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Social Security Administration award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28321323FDX030242 | AWARE INCORPORATED (1026) | Sep 30, 2025 | $460.0K | 811212 | 7A21 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
| 28321325FDX030117 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Sep 30, 2025 | $4.42M | 511210 | 7A21 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
| 28321325FDX030243 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Sep 30, 2025 | $809.8K | 511210 | 7A21 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
| 28321325FDX030202 | HARKCON LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $188.6K | 541611 | R429 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
| 28321325FDX030230 | RICOH USA, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $170.0K | 333315 | 7C20 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
| 28321325FDS030160 | EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $3.36M | 541519 | DA01 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Social Security Administration represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$12.77B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 36,681 contract actions and an average action value of $348.1K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 2 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 95.1% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541519 and PSC D399. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.