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Search contract award notices from US federal agencies via SAM.gov — the official System for Award Management. Find winning suppliers, contract values and agency awards, completely free.

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US Federal Government Procurement

The United States federal government is the world's largest single buyer of goods and services, awarding over $700 billion in contracts each year. Every contract award above the simplified acquisition threshold must be reported in the Federal Procurement Data System and published on SAM.gov — the central portal for federal procurement data.

TenderResults pulls US federal contract award notices directly from the SAM.gov API, giving you a searchable view of federal procurement outcomes across all major agencies. Awards span defence, IT, professional services, construction, healthcare, scientific research, and hundreds of other categories.

Whether you are a UK or international business exploring the US federal market, a researcher tracking government spending, or a supplier benchmarking competitors' federal contract wins, TenderResults provides free, instant access to the public record.

The largest federal contracting agencies

The Department of Defense (DoD) — comprising the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense agencies — accounts for roughly half of all federal contract spending. Other major buyers include the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Energy (DoE), NASA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Each agency publishes award notices on SAM.gov, which TenderResults aggregates.

NAICS codes and contract categories

US federal contracts are classified using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. Common categories include Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Information Technology; Construction; Health Care; and Manufacturing. TenderResults maps these to searchable categories so you can filter by sector without needing to know specific NAICS codes.

Recent US Federal Contract Examples

Representative examples of the type of US federal contracts published on SAM.gov. Search live data →

TitleAgencyAwardeeValue
Cloud Computing Infrastructure ServicesDept. of DefenseAmazon Web Services$10B
IT Support and Managed ServicesDept. of Veterans AffairsLeidos$4.4B
Medical Supplies and EquipmentDept. of Health & Human ServicesCardinal Health$680M
Cybersecurity Advisory ServicesDept. of Homeland SecurityBooz Allen Hamilton$1.1B
Satellite Ground System UpgradesUS Air ForceNorthrop Grumman$730M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM.gov and where does the data come from?
SAM.gov (System for Award Management) is the official US federal government portal for procurement, grants, and entity registration. All federal contract awards above the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000) must be reported here. TenderResults pulls directly from the SAM.gov public API to display current award notices.
What is the federal contract reporting threshold?
Federal agencies must report contract actions above $10,000 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and publish award notices on SAM.gov for contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Awards below $250,000 may still appear if the agency publishes them, but coverage is more complete for larger contracts.
Can non-US companies win US federal contracts?
Yes, foreign-owned companies can bid for many US federal contracts, particularly in commercial IT, consulting, and professional services. However, certain contracts — especially in defence, intelligence, and sensitive technology areas — are restricted to US-based entities. The Buy American Act and various trade agreements also affect eligibility. TenderResults can help you identify sectors and agencies where international suppliers have successfully won contracts.
What is the difference between SAM.gov and USASpending.gov?
SAM.gov is used by agencies to publish procurement notices (opportunities and awards) and by contractors to register to do business with the federal government. USASpending.gov is a transparency site showing all federal spending including grants and loans, not just contracts. TenderResults uses the SAM.gov API to show contract award notices specifically.
How do I search for US federal IT contracts?
On TenderResults, select the United States tab and use the keyword search to find IT-related contracts — try terms like "cloud", "software", "cybersecurity", "IT support", or specific technology names. You can also filter by the IT & Digital category. For agency-specific searches, type the agency name in the search bar.