01 / Department Profile
Department of Energy Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 8900
The Department of Energy is a major federal buyer of scientific research, nuclear security, environmental cleanup, energy infrastructure, engineering, and technology services. Its contract activity is distributed across specialized agencies, national programs, and contracting offices.
02 / Market Size
Department of Energy 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 Energy accounts for 6.2% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 31 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Energy 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$55.14B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $55.14B | 10,468 | 1,601 | +13.6% |
| FY 2025 | $48.55B | 11,920 | 1,738 | +5.4% |
| FY 2024 | $46.04B | 11,090 | 1,681 | +3.2% |
| FY 2023 | $44.60B | 10,490 | 1,624 | +8.3% |
| FY 2022 | $41.18B | 10,749 | 1,594 | +9.2% |
| FY 2021 | $37.72B | 10,120 | 1,613 | +6.1% |
| FY 2020 | $35.54B | 10,361 | 1,663 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Energy?
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 Energy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $147.17B | 4,987 | 101 | 47.7% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $57.48B | 2,011 | 13 | 18.6% |
| 562910 | REMEDIATION SERVICES | $21.49B | 4,278 | 101 | 7.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $18.63B | 1,039 | 44 | 6.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $15.37B | 1,892 | 100 | 5.0% |
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $7.31B | 594 | 19 | 2.4% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | $6.38B | 295 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.62B | 408 | 20 | 1.8% |
| 234930 | INDUSTRIAL NONBUILDING STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION | $5.55B | 163 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 325180 | OTHER BASIC INORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING | $4.02B | 264 | 12 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Energy buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1JZ | OPERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $109.91B | 1,221 | 7 | 35.6% |
| M181 | OPER OF GOVT R&D GOCO FACILITIES | $74.71B | 2,825 | 17 | 24.2% |
| AZ11 | R&D- OTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (BASIC RESEARCH) | $21.41B | 221 | 1 | 6.9% |
| M1HA | OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED (GOCO) R&D FACILITIES | $20.89B | 420 | 4 | 6.8% |
| M159 | OPER OF GOVT OTHER INDUSTRIAL BLDG | $15.29B | 289 | 1 | 5.0% |
| F999 | OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $9.95B | 2,957 | 113 | 3.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $7.31B | 6,430 | 346 | 2.4% |
| Y181 | CONSTRUCT/R&D - GOCO FACILITIES | $5.55B | 163 | 1 | 1.8% |
| M300 | OPER OF GOVT RESTORATION | $4.37B | 371 | 4 | 1.4% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $3.79B | 5,487 | 161 | 1.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Energy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC | $33.23B | 236 | 10.8% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1JZ |
| TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $31.41B | 235 | 10.2% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1JZ |
| CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC | $22.15B | 229 | 7.2% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1JZ |
| LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $21.41B | 221 | 6.9% | NAICS 541710 · PSC AZ11 |
| UT BATTELLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $17.92B | 286 | 5.8% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M181 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, LLC | $15.29B | 289 | 5.0% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M159 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $13.16B | 201 | 4.3% | NAICS 561210 · PSC M1JZ |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $12.97B | 202 | 4.2% | NAICS 541990 · PSC M181 |
| FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $12.47B | 134 | 4.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC M1HA |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $10.40B | 445 | 3.4% | NAICS 541710 · PSC M181 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Energy 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 98.0%
Small-business share 0.9%
Set-aside share 77.3%
Average action value $4.11M
Largest recorded action $3.02B
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Energy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAC0705ID14517 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Sep 30, 2026 | $133.18M | 541990 | M181 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE |
| DEAC0705ID14517 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Sep 30, 2026 | $140.49M | 541990 | M181 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE |
| 89243121CSC000092 | WYANDOTTE TECHNOLOGIES | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 541690 | R499 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE |
| 89243126FSC400921 | SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP. | Sep 30, 2026 | $25.0K | 541519 | 7G21 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE |
| 89233126FNA400827 | PERATON INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $3.03M | 541511 | 7G21 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV |
| 89243325FFE400730 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $348.4K | 236220 | Z2JZ | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
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 Energy represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$308.77B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 75,198 contract actions and an average action value of $4.11M to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 2 contracting agencies and 31 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 98.0% 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 561210 and PSC M1JZ. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.