DOE Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of Energy
Mission: Ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges.
Annual Obligation
$32B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
4
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
DOE manages the National Labs (Sandia, Los Alamos, ORNL, etc.), the Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Power Marketing Administrations. Procurement is heavily focused on M&O (Management & Operating) contracts at the labs, R&D, nuclear cleanup (Environmental Management), and grid modernization. M&O contracts are very large multi-decade vehicles often won by large primes; subcontracting opportunities are abundant.
Top NAICS Codes at DOE
NAICS 541330
Engineering Services
NAICS 541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
NAICS 541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541512
Computer Systems Design Services
NAICS 541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Primary Contract Vehicles
- DOE M&O Contracts (lab-specific)
- EM Cleanup IDIQs
- GSA MAS
- NNSA IDIQs
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at DOE
DOE small business goal is 13.5%. Significant subcontracting opportunities through M&O contractors. HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB are active programs.
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NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at DOE. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Top NAICS at DOE. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Top NAICS at DOE. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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