01 / Department Profile
Department of Commerce Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 1300
Department of Commerce purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Department of Commerce contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Department of Commerce accounts for 0.7% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 45 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Commerce contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the department’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$5.06B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $5.06B | 13,092 | 3,369 | +21.7% |
| FY 2025 | $4.16B | 14,219 | 3,548 | −19.8% |
| FY 2024 | $5.19B | 15,810 | 3,930 | +3.2% |
| FY 2023 | $5.03B | 19,401 | 4,615 | +23.7% |
| FY 2022 | $4.06B | 19,701 | 4,651 | −10.4% |
| FY 2021 | $4.53B | 19,093 | 4,788 | −22.2% |
| FY 2020 | $5.83B | 20,755 | 5,067 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Commerce?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department 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 Department of Commerce contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $6.23B | 6,218 | 318 | 18.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $5.35B | 22,918 | 732 | 15.8% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $2.64B | 4,543 | 342 | 7.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.89B | 6,489 | 415 | 5.6% |
| 511199 | ALL OTHER PUBLISHERS | $1.48B | 152 | 14 | 4.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.26B | 4,569 | 455 | 3.7% |
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $1.01B | 1,605 | 266 | 3.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $970.70M | 3,207 | 228 | 2.9% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $762.85M | 671 | 70 | 2.3% |
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $739.03M | 136 | 38 | 2.2% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Commerce buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $4.28B | 9,554 | 800 | 12.6% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $2.02B | 3,393 | 379 | 6.0% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $1.96B | 6,164 | 805 | 5.8% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $1.83B | 3,423 | 394 | 5.4% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $1.51B | 1,502 | 173 | 4.5% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $1.42B | 3,395 | 306 | 4.2% |
| T099 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER | $1.25B | 205 | 23 | 3.7% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $937.83M | 3,226 | 374 | 2.8% |
| 1910 | TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP | $820.05M | 900 | 142 | 2.4% |
| 1680 | MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS | $766.65M | 245 | 76 | 2.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Commerce obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REED TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES INC. | $1.36B | 109 | 4.0% | NAICS 511199 · PSC T099 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.08B | 620 | 3.2% | NAICS 519190 · PSC D318 |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $782.12M | 477 | 2.3% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D318 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $694.78M | 154 | 2.1% | NAICS 541511 · PSC R425 |
| EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $682.70M | 629 | 2.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA01 |
| T-REX CONSULTING CORPORATION | $658.00M | 30 | 1.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R799 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $538.95M | 545 | 1.6% | NAICS 334511 · PSC 6660 |
| LYNKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $532.42M | 1,024 | 1.6% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $526.78M | 560 | 1.6% | NAICS 541720 · PSC AJ12 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $496.30M | 542 | 1.5% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R408 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Commerce award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 90.3%
Small-business share 14.9%
Set-aside share 48.9%
Average action value $277.4K
Largest recorded action $305.81M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Commerce award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1331L523F13500738 | THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $343.3K | 541519 | 7A21 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
| 1331L526C13350021 | IDENTITY DIGITAL INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 561110 | R408 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
| 1331L526F13501320 | GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $28.0K | 334111 | 7B22 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
| 1331L526P13040096 | TELOS CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2026 | $229.4K | 513210 | 7A21 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
| 1333ND26PNB680543 | NANOSCIENCE INSTRUMENTS INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $166.9K | 334516 | 6640 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1331L526F13OS1319 | FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.74M | 541519 | 7A21 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
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 Department of Commerce represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$33.86B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 122,071 contract actions and an average action value of $277.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 6 contracting agencies and 45 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 90.3% 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 541512 and PSC R799. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.