01 / Contracting Office Profile
Special Operations Division Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15DD0S
Special Operations Division is a federal contracting office within DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Special Operations Division contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Special Operations Division accounts for 8.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Special Operations Division 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$35.55M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $35.55M | 2,144 | 15 | −18.0% |
| FY 2024 | $43.33M | 2,882 | 15 | −4.7% |
| FY 2023 | $45.48M | 2,953 | 14 | −8.0% |
| FY 2022 | $49.43M | 3,413 | 16 | −7.2% |
| FY 2021 | $53.28M | 4,117 | 15 | −15.7% |
| FY 2020 | $63.18M | 5,012 | 15 | −8.1% |
| FY 2019 | $68.75M | 5,056 | 26 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Special Operations Division 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 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1500 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Special Operations Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541930 | TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES | $356.86M | 25,427 | 10 | 99.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.07M | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $283.3K | 28 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 332992 | SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING | $217.6K | 22 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 451110 | SPORTING GOODS STORES | $89.7K | 14 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 423910 | SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL GOODS AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $61.9K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 449110 | FURNITURE RETAILERS | $55.9K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $36.8K | 22 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $34.4K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 334310 | AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $27.7K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Special Operations Division buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R608 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING | $356.89M | 25,429 | 11 | 99.4% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $1.07M | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 1305 | AMMUNITION, THROUGH 30MM | $217.6K | 22 | 2 | 0.1% |
| X1PZ | LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES | $151.6K | 18 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $115.4K | 10 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $69.7K | 6 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 7025 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INPUT/OUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES | $44.7K | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $39.4K | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Z1AZ | MAINTENANCE OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS | $36.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $36.8K | 22 | 2 | 0.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Special Operations Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN INTERPRETERS & TRANSLATORS, INC. | $212.47M | 14,243 | 59.2% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| METLANG LLC | $89.60M | 5,996 | 25.0% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| M V M, INC. | $43.19M | 4,050 | 12.0% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | $6.53M | 693 | 1.8% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| PHILADELPHIA, CITY OF | $4.78M | 393 | 1.3% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $1.07M | 1 | 0.3% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R408 |
| LAMAR, COUNTY OF | $180.8K | 27 | 0.1% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| SILVER EAGLE GROUP NORTHERN VIRGINIA, LLC | $151.6K | 18 | 0.0% | NAICS 423910 · PSC X1PZ |
| GOVCONNECTION, INC. | $115.2K | 12 | 0.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA10 |
| VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC | $111.6K | 13 | 0.0% | NAICS 332992 · PSC 1305 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Special Operations Division 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 92.0%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share 18.5%
Average action value $14.0K
Largest recorded action $1.07M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Special Operations Division 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15DD0S25F00000848 | METLANG LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$3.2K | 541930 | R608 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
| 15DD0S25F00001033 | METLANG LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | $36.0K | 541930 | R608 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
| 15DD0S25F00001034 | METLANG LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | $36.0K | 541930 | R608 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
| 15DD0S25F00000859 | METLANG LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$1.1K | 541930 | R608 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
| 15DD0S25F00000857 | METLANG LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | -$8.8K | 541930 | R608 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
| 15DD0S25F00001036 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 492110 | R604 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION |
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 Special Operations Division represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$359.00M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 25,577 contract actions and an average action value of $14.0K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION and JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. 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 92.0% 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 541930 and PSC R608. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.