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Contract opportunities of Department of Defense
Department of Defense posted 2,858 contract opportunity notices on SAM.gov in the 7 days to October 26, 2026 (1,610 solicitations, 1,024 award notices stating $3.37 billion); 20,874 notices are active.
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- How many federal contract opportunities does Department of Defense post each week, and which are the largest awards?
- Department of Defense posted 2,858 contract opportunity notices on SAM.gov in the 7 days to October 26, 2026 (1,610 solicitations, 1,024 award notices stating $3.37 billion); 20,874 notices are active.
- How many federal contract opportunities did Department of Defense post in the week to October 26, 2026?
- Department of Defense posted 2,858 contract opportunity notices on SAM.gov in the 7 days to October 26, 2026, including 1,610 solicitations and 187 pre-solicitation or sources-sought notices; 10,728 notices in 28 days (SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, posting date).
- Which component of Department of Defense posted the most contract opportunities, October 20–October 26, 2026?
- Defense Logistics Agency posted the most within Department of Defense: 2,759 notices, 96.5 percent of the agency's 2,858 notices in the 7 days to October 26, 2026 (SAM.gov).
- How much did Department of Defense award in federal contracts in the week to October 26, 2026?
- Department of Defense published 1,024 award notices stating $3.37 billion in total in the 7 days to October 26, 2026; 2,350 award notices worth $4.34 billion in 28 days (amounts as stated in the notices, often ceilings).
- How many federal solicitations from Department of Defense close in the next 14 days?
- 3,184 active notices from Department of Defense have a response deadline within 14 days of October 26, 2026, out of 20,874 active notices (SAM.gov).
- Which set-aside did Department of Defense use most in new federal notices this week?
- Total small business was the most used set-aside: 627 notices, 21.9 percent of the 2,858 notices Department of Defense posted in the 7 days to October 26, 2026 (SAM.gov).
- Which NAICS code appeared most in Department of Defense's new federal notices this week?
- NAICS 336413 appeared most: 218 notices of the 2,858 Department of Defense posted in the 7 days to October 26, 2026 (SAM.gov).
How many contract opportunities did Department of Defense post and award, October 20–October 26, 2026?
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Notices posted, 7 days | 2,858 |
| Notices posted, 28 days | 10,728 |
| Solicitations, 7 days | 1,610 |
| Pre-solicitations and sources sought, 7 days | 187 |
| Award notices, 7 days | 1,024 |
| Amount stated in award notices, 7 days | $3.37 billion |
| Award notices, 28 days | 2,350 |
| Amount stated in award notices, 28 days | $4.34 billion |
| Active notices in the extract | 20,874 |
| Active notices closing within 14 days | 3,184 |
Which components of Department of Defense posted the most notices, October 20–October 26, 2026?
| Component (sub-tier) | Notices (7 days) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 2,759 | 96.5% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 17 | 0.6% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 17 | 0.6% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 12 | 0.4% |
| US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 11 | 0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 9 | 0.3% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 4 | 0.1% |
| MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) | 4 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 4 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | 4 | 0.1% |
Which types of notices did Department of Defense post, October 20–October 26, 2026?
| Notice type | Notices (7 days) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation — synopsis and solicitation in one notice | 1,399 | 49.0% |
| Award Notice — contract awarded | 1,039 | 36.4% |
| Solicitation — formal request for offers | 211 | 7.4% |
| Sources Sought — market research before a solicitation | 83 | 2.9% |
| Presolicitation — advance notice of a coming solicitation | 74 | 2.6% |
| Special Notice — announcements such as industry days or vendor outreach | 30 | 1.0% |
| Justification — justification for other than full and open competition | 21 | 0.7% |
| Sale of Surplus Property | 1 | 0.0% |
Which set-asides did Department of Defense use, October 20–October 26, 2026?
Which NAICS codes appeared most in Department of Defense's notices, October 20–October 26, 2026?
Which were the largest award notices of Department of Defense in the 28 days to October 26, 2026?
| Award notice | Amount stated | Award date |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Logistics Support FY27-FY28 Extension RAYTHEON COMPANY · MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) | $3.00 billion | 2026-10-21 |
| Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Support Services THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · NAICS 541715 | $499.8 million | 2026-10-14 |
| VWR International LLC Award Notice VWR INTERNATIONAL LLC · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · NAICS 334516 | $49.5 million | 2026-10-21 |
| 66--Electr Cat (ECAT) I Div - FSC CEPHEID · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · NAICS 423450 | $49.0 million | 2026-10-22 |
| SPE2DF27D0001 CEPHEID Sunnyvale CA · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $49.0 million | 2026-10-22 |
| Award for solicitation# SPE300-25-R0062-Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for (DoD) Troops and Non-DoD USDA School customers located in the So VAL-PRO INC · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · NAICS 311991 | $34.4 million | 2026-10-13 |
| 89--Produce VAL-PRO · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · NAICS 311991 | $34.4 million | 2026-10-13 |
| Protected Tactical Enterprise Services (PTES) Joint Hub Spares Notice of Contract Modification Award THE BOEING COMPANY · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · NAICS 517810 | $22.0 million | 2026-09-30 |
| Protected Tactical Enterprise Services (PTES) Joint Hub Spares Notice of Contract Modification Award THE BOEING COMPANY · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $22.0 million | 2026-09-30 |
| Hazardous Waste Removal Eastern Europe and Israel Sued-Muell GmbH & Co · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · NAICS 562211 | $16.5 million | 2026-10-13 |
Which states did Department of Defense name as place of performance most often, October 20–October 26, 2026?
| State | Notices (7 days) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 58 | 2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | 0.4% |
| Washington | 10 | 0.3% |
| California | 9 | 0.3% |
| Oklahoma | 7 | 0.2% |
| Maine | 7 | 0.2% |
| Alabama | 6 | 0.2% |
| Michigan | 6 | 0.2% |
| South Carolina | 6 | 0.2% |
| Texas | 5 | 0.2% |
| Ohio | 5 | 0.2% |
| Florida | 5 | 0.2% |
| North Carolina | 4 | 0.1% |
| Maryland | 4 | 0.1% |
| New Mexico | 4 | 0.1% |
SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, public daily extract of active notices. Notices are counted by their posting date; the 7-day window ends on the extract date. Award amounts are the figures stated in award notices (often contract ceilings, not obligations; USAspending records the money actually committed). Place of performance is stated on only part of the notices; state figures cover those. No contact persons are stored; individuals among awardees are described by industry and place instead of name. Source record.
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