GAO Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Mission: Provide Congress, federal agencies, and the public with timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can be used to improve government and save taxpayers billions of dollars.
Annual Obligation
$200M+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
4
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
1
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
GAO procurement is modest, focused on IT systems supporting audit and investigation work plus specialized analytical services. As a legislative branch agency, GAO operates under different procurement rules than executive branch agencies in some respects.
Top NAICS Codes at GAO
Primary Contract Vehicles
- GSA MAS
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at GAO
GAO meets small business goals with focus on specialized analytical services SBs.
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NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at GAO. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at GAO. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at GAO. 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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