01 / Department Profile
Department of Labor Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 1600
Department of Labor 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 Labor contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Department of Labor accounts for 0.3% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 29 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Labor contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 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$1.75B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.75B | 5,037 | 699 | −19.9% |
| FY 2024 | $2.19B | 5,637 | 764 | −11.7% |
| FY 2023 | $2.48B | 6,010 | 869 | +13.8% |
| FY 2022 | $2.18B | 8,396 | 1,003 | −7.9% |
| FY 2021 | $2.37B | 6,009 | 1,002 | +8.1% |
| FY 2020 | $2.19B | 6,068 | 1,089 | +6.4% |
| FY 2019 | $2.05B | 5,759 | 1,119 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Labor?
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 Labor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611519 | OTHER TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOLS | $7.65B | 9,400 | 47 | 50.3% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $1.36B | 1,953 | 113 | 9.0% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $1.34B | 5,692 | 250 | 8.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.01B | 5,527 | 237 | 6.6% |
| 624310 | VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES | $629.03M | 306 | 10 | 4.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $537.20M | 1,526 | 75 | 3.5% |
| 611513 | APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING | $201.02M | 438 | 33 | 1.3% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $195.44M | 690 | 69 | 1.3% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $186.12M | 236 | 24 | 1.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $180.13M | 181 | 22 | 1.2% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Labor buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U006 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL | $5.32B | 5,853 | 71 | 35.0% |
| M1CZ | OPERATION OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS | $3.13B | 4,158 | 35 | 20.6% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $993.40M | 4,168 | 245 | 6.5% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $550.54M | 1,552 | 87 | 3.6% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $542.41M | 1,332 | 98 | 3.6% |
| D301 | IT AND TELECOM- FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE | $439.65M | 429 | 24 | 2.9% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $273.37M | 884 | 110 | 1.8% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $245.31M | 1,060 | 77 | 1.6% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $240.15M | 558 | 42 | 1.6% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $199.52M | 598 | 96 | 1.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Labor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $1.58B | 1,620 | 10.4% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1.23B | 1,413 | 8.1% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| CAREER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $713.53M | 842 | 4.7% | NAICS 611519 · PSC M1CZ |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $536.98M | 923 | 3.5% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R415 |
| SERRATO CORPORATION | $522.56M | 662 | 3.4% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| FOXMAR, INC. | $496.30M | 658 | 3.3% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| ODLE MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | $425.46M | 569 | 2.8% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| PERSPECTA ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $269.05M | 68 | 1.8% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D301 |
| MINACT INC | $263.39M | 336 | 1.7% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
| ARBOR E&T, LLC | $251.72M | 198 | 1.7% | NAICS 611519 · PSC U006 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Labor 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 97.2%
Small-business share 9.2%
Set-aside share 68.0%
Average action value $354.4K
Largest recorded action $42.99M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Labor 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.
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 Labor represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$15.21B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 42,916 contract actions and an average action value of $354.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 5 contracting agencies and 29 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 97.2% 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 611519 and PSC U006. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.