Army Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of the Army
Mission: Deploy, fight, and win the Nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance.
Annual Obligation
$140B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
6
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
Army is the largest service branch buyer within DoD, with major procurement spanning weapons systems, ground vehicles, IT modernization (ITES-3S, ITES-SW2), training/simulation, communications/satellites, and base operations support. Army Contracting Command (ACC) and PEO-led acquisitions dominate; smaller buys flow through Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC). Strong small business participation through HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) set-asides.
Top NAICS Codes at Army
Primary Contract Vehicles
- ITES-3S
- ITES-SW2
- RS3 (Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services)
- GSA MAS
- Alliant 2
- OASIS+
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at Army
Army meets or exceeds small business goals. ITES-3S has dedicated SB tracks. Mentor-protégé program is active across major commands.
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NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at Army. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at Army. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Top NAICS at Army. 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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