01 / Department Profile
Government Accountability Office Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 0500
Government Accountability Office 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
Government Accountability Office contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Government Accountability Office accounts for 0.0% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 2 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Government Accountability Office 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$108.32M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $108.32M | 569 | 156 | −7.7% |
| FY 2025 | $117.40M | 736 | 157 | −6.9% |
| FY 2024 | $126.05M | 641 | 167 | −4.5% |
| FY 2023 | $131.98M | 589 | 162 | +29.8% |
| FY 2022 | $101.69M | 662 | 176 | −6.6% |
| FY 2021 | $108.92M | 520 | 164 | +27.1% |
| FY 2020 | $85.72M | 478 | 151 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Government Accountability Office?
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 Government Accountability Office 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 | $177.19M | 167 | 11 | 22.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $156.64M | 622 | 76 | 20.1% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $125.14M | 743 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $54.77M | 47 | 4 | 7.0% |
| 517110 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $45.40M | 63 | 2 | 5.8% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $39.30M | 130 | 17 | 5.0% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $25.20M | 167 | 27 | 3.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $22.83M | 230 | 7 | 2.9% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $21.32M | 38 | 3 | 2.7% |
| 541211 | OFFICES OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | $16.05M | 111 | 6 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Government Accountability Office buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z1AZ | MAINTENANCE OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS | $152.91M | 896 | 19 | 19.6% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $136.86M | 208 | 35 | 17.5% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $95.36M | 247 | 36 | 12.2% |
| R430 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING | $50.84M | 31 | 2 | 6.5% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $46.54M | 49 | 8 | 6.0% |
| DG01 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $36.82M | 30 | 4 | 4.7% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $27.54M | 100 | 28 | 3.5% |
| R422 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION | $23.61M | 219 | 31 | 3.0% |
| D319 | IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS | $19.44M | 111 | 21 | 2.5% |
| R704 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING | $16.51M | 115 | 5 | 2.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Government Accountability Office 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC. | $134.08M | 76 | 17.2% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D399 |
| EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $121.22M | 633 | 15.5% | NAICS 561210 · PSC Z1AZ |
| FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. | $62.55M | 98 | 8.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA01 |
| AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS, IN | $39.15M | 29 | 5.0% | NAICS 561612 · PSC R430 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $36.58M | 26 | 4.7% | NAICS 517110 · PSC DG01 |
| INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. | $28.20M | 17 | 3.6% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A21 |
| INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $16.07M | 9 | 2.1% | NAICS 561612 · PSC R430 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $14.82M | 15 | 1.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DF01 |
| JAMES G DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CORP | $14.51M | 17 | 1.9% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2AA |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $13.85M | 26 | 1.8% | NAICS 519190 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Government Accountability Office 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 98.7%
Small-business share 2.5%
Set-aside share 7.7%
Average action value $186.0K
Largest recorded action $24.59M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Government Accountability Office 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05GA0A26K0094 | EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $309.3K | 561210 | Z1AZ | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
| 05GA0A26K0095 | EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $11.3K | 561210 | Z1AZ | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
| 05GA0A26F0052 | QUALX, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $945.0K | 518210 | R617 | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
| 05GA0A26P0008 | INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $5.3K | 541519 | DA01 | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
| 05GA0A26K0093 | EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | Sep 29, 2026 | $38.3K | 561210 | Z1AZ | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
| 05GA0A26K0092 | VERSAR SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | $311.0K | 561621 | Z1AZ | GAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE |
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 Government Accountability Office represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$780.08M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 4,195 contract actions and an average action value of $186.0K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 1 contracting agencies and 2 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 98.7% 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 Z1AZ. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.