Air Force Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Mission: Fly, fight, and win — airpower anytime, anywhere. Includes the U.S. Space Force.
Annual Obligation
$110B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
5
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
Air Force procurement spans aircraft programs (F-35, F-15EX, KC-46, B-21), satellite systems, ground stations, cyber, and base operations. Space Force runs separate space-focused acquisitions including the National Security Space Launch program. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Space Systems Command are major buyers.
Top NAICS Codes at Air Force
Primary Contract Vehicles
- NETCENTS-2
- GSA MAS
- Alliant 2
- OASIS+
- Air Force ID/IQ vehicles
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at Air Force
Air Force meets small business goals consistently. AFWERX and SpaceWERX run accelerator programs for innovative small business. Strong 8(a) and SDVOSB participation.
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NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at Air Force. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Top NAICS at Air Force. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at Air Force. 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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