01 / Contracting Office Profile
Dcma Great Lakes Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code S1403A
Dcma Great Lakes is a federal contracting office within DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA). This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Dcma Great Lakes contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Dcma Great Lakes accounts for -38.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Dcma Great Lakes contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’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-$5.82M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | -$5.82M | 185 | 44 | −15.7% |
| FY 2024 | -$5.03M | 152 | 46 | +38.1% |
| FY 2023 | -$8.12M | 214 | 53 | −252.1% |
| FY 2022 | -$2.30M | 245 | 54 | +88.8% |
| FY 2021 | -$20.56M | 386 | 59 | −169.1% |
| FY 2020 | -$7.64M | 290 | 76 | +50.7% |
| FY 2019 | -$15.48M | 1,646 | 77 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Dcma Great Lakes sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Dcma Great Lakes contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325920 | EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURING | $298.5K | 32 | 2 | -0.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $259.3K | 58 | 22 | -0.4% |
| 333618 | OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $254.1K | 16 | 5 | -0.4% |
| 325510 | PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING | $94.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $35.9K | 137 | 12 | -0.1% |
| 333999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $23.8K | 27 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 336415 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PROPULSION UNIT AND PROPULSION UNIT PARTS MANUFACTURING | $15.2K | 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 339940 | OFFICE SUPPLIES (EXCEPT PAPER) MANUFACTURING | $342 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 333313 | OFFICE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $186 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 424130 | INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICE PAPER MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $90 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Dcma Great Lakes buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ11 | R&D- OTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (BASIC RESEARCH) | $461.6K | 4 | 4 | -0.7% |
| 1377 | CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS | $298.5K | 32 | 2 | -0.5% |
| 2825 | STEAM TURBINES AND COMPONENTS | $255.0K | 2 | 2 | -0.4% |
| 8010 | PAINTS, DOPES, VARNISHES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS | $94.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 5365 | BUSHINGS, RINGS, SHIMS, AND SPACERS | $35.6K | 28 | 7 | -0.1% |
| 4820 | VALVES, NONPOWERED | $24.9K | 21 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 1440 | LAUNCHERS, GUIDED MISSILE | $15.2K | 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $719 | 7 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 7240 | HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL UTILITY CONTAINERS | $267 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $261 | 52 | 7 | 0.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Dcma Great Lakes obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUCRYPT LLC | $500.0K | 2 | -0.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AZ11 |
| CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES, INC. | $269.3K | 32 | -0.4% | NAICS 325920 · PSC 1377 |
| HENTZEN COATINGS, INC. | $94.4K | 1 | -0.1% | NAICS 325510 · PSC 8010 |
| STATZ CORPORATION | $50.8K | 623 | -0.1% | NAICS 332510 · PSC 5365 |
| SPS INDUSTRIAL INC. | $261 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 332510 · PSC 5340 |
| SANDS BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES, LLC | $191 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 424130 · PSC 7510 |
| ACORN OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC | $186 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 333313 · PSC 7510 |
| AUTOMATION AIDS, INC. | $121 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 339940 · PSC 7510 |
| MJL ENTERPRISES, LLC | $119 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 339940 · PSC 7510 |
| CARTRIDGE SAVERS, INC. | $101 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 339940 · PSC 7510 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Dcma Great Lakes award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate -99.0%
Small-business share -0.7%
Set-aside share -39.3%
Average action value -$20.8K
Largest recorded action $500.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Dcma Great Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA811824F0175 | ESSEX INDUSTRIES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 336413 | 1660 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
| W31P4Q20C0029 | SIGNATURE RESEARCH, INC. | Sep 22, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | AD92 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
| FA853425F0005 | DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC | Sep 17, 2025 | $0 | 333924 | J017 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
| N0010423PSA95 | THALES USA, INC. | Sep 16, 2025 | $0 | 334417 | 5998 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
| W31P4Q20F0399 | DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS, INC. | Sep 3, 2025 | $0 | 334511 | R425 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
| W31P4Q21F0237 | DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS, INC. | Sep 2, 2025 | $0 | 334511 | R425 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA GREAT LAKES |
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 Dcma Great Lakes represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
-$64.94M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 3,118 contract actions and an average action value of -$20.8K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) and DEPT OF DEFENSE. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the -99.0% 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 325920 and PSC AZ11. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.