01 / Department Profile
Department of Justice Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 1500
Department of Justice 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 Justice 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 Justice accounts for 1.3% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 440 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Justice 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$8.53B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $8.53B | 95,537 | 7,222 | −9.2% |
| FY 2024 | $9.40B | 100,427 | 7,850 | −5.6% |
| FY 2023 | $9.96B | 96,726 | 8,281 | +10.5% |
| FY 2022 | $9.02B | 95,034 | 7,998 | −1.3% |
| FY 2021 | $9.14B | 93,355 | 8,606 | +6.5% |
| FY 2020 | $8.58B | 95,105 | 9,119 | +5.1% |
| FY 2019 | $8.16B | 101,799 | 9,834 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Justice?
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.
| Contracting agency | Code | Obligations | Department share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540 | $15.59B | 24.8% | 298,264 | 6,757 | 236220 | Y1FF | |
| 1549 | $15.48B | 24.6% | 43,974 | 4,044 | 236220 | C1AA | |
| 1501 | $12.85B | 20.5% | 105,431 | 4,959 | 541519 | 7J20 | |
| 1544 | $8.32B | 13.3% | 81,739 | 1,824 | 922190 | R499 | |
| 1524 | $4.46B | 7.1% | 100,508 | 3,688 | 541512 | D301 | |
| 1542 | $2.44B | 3.9% | 23,623 | 1,189 | 541512 | R799 | |
| 1560 | $2.40B | 3.8% | 19,391 | 1,577 | 541512 | D399 | |
| 1550 | $1.21B | 1.9% | 3,946 | 368 | 541511 | DA01 | |
| 1504 | $44.47M | 0.1% | 1,107 | 193 | 423210 | 7110 |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Department of Justice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $9.00B | 36,220 | 927 | 14.3% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $4.48B | 9,216 | 275 | 7.1% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $4.45B | 47,221 | 86 | 7.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.48B | 17,105 | 522 | 5.5% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $3.23B | 55,174 | 185 | 5.1% |
| 541199 | ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $3.13B | 30,898 | 1,802 | 5.0% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $3.04B | 1,952 | 221 | 4.8% |
| 623990 | OTHER RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES | $2.72B | 6,984 | 119 | 4.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $2.45B | 4,746 | 318 | 3.9% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $2.42B | 3,048 | 241 | 3.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Justice buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $5.88B | 27,515 | 1,708 | 9.4% |
| S206 | HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | $3.94B | 46,344 | 68 | 6.3% |
| G004 | SOCIAL- SOCIAL REHABILITATION | $3.91B | 16,728 | 259 | 6.2% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $2.59B | 6,568 | 410 | 4.1% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $2.47B | 3,702 | 335 | 3.9% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $2.07B | 38,734 | 229 | 3.3% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $2.00B | 33,051 | 362 | 3.2% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $1.72B | 15,319 | 795 | 2.7% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $1.54B | 12,138 | 470 | 2.4% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $1.53B | 5,158 | 263 | 2.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Justice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $1.97B | 4,928 | 3.1% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| GEO GROUP, INC., THE | $1.49B | 694 | 2.4% | NAICS 561210 · PSC G004 |
| BRASFIELD & GORRIE, L.L.C. | $1.16B | 67 | 1.8% | NAICS 236220 · PSC C1AA |
| NAPHCARE, INC. | $1.04B | 16,464 | 1.7% | NAICS 622110 · PSC Q201 |
| MCKESSON CORPORATION | $1.03B | 22,695 | 1.6% | NAICS 325412 · PSC 6505 |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $932.08M | 820 | 1.5% | NAICS 561210 · PSC R699 |
| FORFEITURE SUPPORT ASSOCIATES, LLC | $922.48M | 5,831 | 1.5% | NAICS 541199 · PSC R408 |
| CORECIVIC, INC. | $892.38M | 494 | 1.4% | NAICS 922190 · PSC R499 |
| CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | $819.34M | 1,559 | 1.3% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC | $770.36M | 1,574 | 1.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7B21 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Justice 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 91.9%
Small-business share 5.6%
Set-aside share 28.6%
Average action value $92.6K
Largest recorded action $512.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Justice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15F06725C0000378 | PENN PARKING INC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$44.5K | 812930 | X1LZ | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION DIVISION 1200 |
| 15JPSS25F00000968 | RELX INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $27.5K | 518210 | R418 | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS JMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES SECTION |
| 15M10523FA47NPB13 | JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 561621 | 6350 | U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE PROCUREMENT DIVISION, CSS |
| 15A00020CAQA00470 | SCHROEDER MOVING SYSTEMS OF MILWAUKEE, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 493110 | R499 | ATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIV ATF | ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
| 15JPPS25F00000197 | NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541519 | 7A20 | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS POLICY PLANNING STAFF (JMD) |
| 15JPSS25F00000441 | IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $69.5K | 493110 | R499 | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS JMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES SECTION |
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 Justice represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$62.79B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 677,983 contract actions and an average action value of $92.6K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 9 contracting agencies and 440 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 91.9% 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 541519 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.