Commerce

Department of Commerce

Manages trade, industry, and standards. Buyer of IT systems, trade support services, and manufacturing IT.

FY2026 Budget

$12B+

trade, industry development, standards

OSDBU Contact

Office of Small Business Programs - smallbiz@commerce.gov

2026 Trend

Manufacturing competitiveness initiatives, trade agreement implementation, supply chain resilience programs

Market Intelligence

Real-time spending data via USAspending.gov

Annual Spend (FY2025)

Total obligated amount for contract awards in the current fiscal year.

$0

Obligated to date

Budget UtilizationNaN%

Top Contract Awardees

$9.5B
$8.9B
$7.3B
$5.2B
$5.1B

WinBidIQ Insight: Department of Commerce is showing high competition among the top 5 vendors. Small businesses should focus on subcontracting opportunities with these leaders or targeting niche set-asides where these giants are restricted.

How to Win Contracts from Department of Commerce

As a major federal contracting entity, Department of Commerce (Commerce) commands a FY2026 budget of $12B+. Recent market intelligence indicates a highly active procurement cycle, with obligated spend distributed among 5 primary vendors.With a strategic focus on manufacturing and supply chain expertise valued and trade compliance expertise critical, this agency presents targeted opportunities for contractors operating within critical NAICS codes like 541511 and 541611.

For emerging contractors, the most effective entry strategy is to identify recompete opportunities — contracts currently held by incumbents that are expiring within the next 12 to 18 months.Commerce recompetes often have predictable scopes and defined evaluation criteria, making them significantly easier to bid intelligently than entirely new requirements.

Commerce offers manufacturing-focused opportunities. Good for firms with supply chain or export expertise. Lower contract volumes than DoD. Compliance moderate, manufacturing expertise = advantage.

Procurement Focus & Requirements

  • Manufacturing and supply chain expertise valued
  • Trade compliance expertise critical
  • IT systems for commerce and trade
  • Emerging technology integration (5G, AI)

Top NAICS Codes — Commerce

These NAICS codes appear most frequently in Department of Commerce solicitations. Include these in your SAM.gov registration to appear in agency searches and qualify for relevant set-asides.

541511

541611

541320

611710

334512

Common Recompete Categories at Commerce

Recompetes — contracts currently held by an incumbent that are coming up for renewal — are the highest-probability opportunity for new entrants. These categories see recurring recompetes at Department of Commerce:

1

Trade policy and implementation systems

2

Manufacturing IT and process improvement

3

Standards development and compliance systems

4

Business development and export services

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Department of Commerce Contracting: FAQs

How much does Department of Commerce spend on contracts annually?+
Department of Commerce (Commerce) has a FY2026 budget of $12B+ (trade, industry development, standards). Contract spending goes toward 5 primary NAICS code categories, with manufacturing competitiveness initiatives, trade agreement implementation, supply chain resilience programs. Small businesses compete for set-aside contracts across all major spending categories.
What NAICS codes does Commerce use for small business contracts?+
Department of Commerce most frequently awards contracts under NAICS codes 541511, 541611, 541320, 611710, 334512. These cover Manufacturing and supply chain expertise valued, Trade compliance expertise critical, IT systems for commerce and trade. Register in SAM.gov with these codes and ensure your size is within SBA size standards for each code to qualify for set-asides.
How do I contact Commerce's small business office?+
Department of Commerce's small business contact is: Office of Small Business Programs - smallbiz@commerce.gov. This office — typically called the OSDBU or OSBP — runs small business outreach events, matchmaking sessions, and subcontracting fairs. Attending these events is one of the most effective ways to get pre-RFP visibility with contracting officers.
What types of contracts does Commerce award to small businesses?+
Department of Commerce awards set-aside contracts under multiple socioeconomic programs including small business, 8(a) Business Development, WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned), and HUBZone. Common contract vehicles include Trade policy and implementation systems and Manufacturing IT and process improvement. Most contracts over $25K are posted on SAM.gov.
What is the best strategy to win a first Commerce contract?+
Start by identifying recompete opportunities — contracts expiring within 12 months where the incumbent may be vulnerable. Department of Commerce recompete categories include: Trade policy and implementation systems; Manufacturing IT and process improvement; Standards development and compliance systems. Build past performance through subcontracting first, then bid on small set-asides. Attend OSDBU outreach events to meet program managers before RFPs drop.
What is Commerce's procurement trend for 2026?+
Manufacturing competitiveness initiatives, trade agreement implementation, supply chain resilience programs. Commerce offers manufacturing-focused opportunities. Good for firms with supply chain or export expertise. Lower contract volumes than DoD. Compliance moderate, manufacturing expertise = advantage. Monitor SAM.gov and USASpending.gov for emerging solicitations and forecast notices — ideally 6-12 months before RFP release.

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