DoS Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of State
Mission: Lead America's foreign policy and protect U.S. citizens abroad.
Annual Obligation
$15B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
4
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
State buys IT systems (consular, visa, passport), embassy construction and security, language services, foreign assistance program implementation, and diplomatic logistics. Many contracts are performed overseas under unique conditions including Defense Base Act insurance requirements and ITAR/EAR considerations.
Top NAICS Codes at DoS
Primary Contract Vehicles
- Vanguard 2.2.1
- GSA MAS
- Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) II
- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at DoS
State has met its small business goals in recent years. Special focus on minority and women-owned firms in language services and overseas program implementation.
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NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at DoS. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at DoS. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at DoS. 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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