Find small business subcontractors by federal agency
Prime contractors on federal agency contracts carry small business subcontracting plans under FAR 52.219-9. These pages explain each agency's subcontracting context and route you into requirement-driven matching against the ACTIVE SAM.gov / SBA DSBS small business pool.
- DoD — Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in the federal government, and most large DoD prime contracts carry a small business subcontracting plan. Primes on Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense-agency work use SamMatch to find qualified small business subcontractors by NAICS, certification, and capability.
- DHS — Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security runs a large small business program across its components. Primes on DHS contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors for teaming and subcontracting plan goals.
- GSA — General Services Administration
The General Services Administration buys professional services, IT, and facilities support government-wide, often through the Multiple Award Schedule. Primes on GSA vehicles use SamMatch to find small business subcontractors and teaming partners.
- VA — Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs places strong emphasis on veteran-owned businesses through its Vets First program. Primes on VA contracts use SamMatch to find SDVOSB, VOSB, and other certified small business subcontractors.
- HHS — Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services buys health IT, research, and professional services at scale. Primes on HHS contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors by NAICS and capability.
- DOE — Department of Energy
The Department of Energy, including its national laboratories, buys engineering, environmental, and construction services. Primes and management-and-operating contractors use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors.
- NASA — National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA buys engineering, R&D, and IT services across its centers. Primes on NASA contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors and teaming partners by NAICS and capability.
- DOT — Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation buys construction, engineering, and logistics services. Primes on DOT contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors by NAICS and capability.
- DOJ — Department of Justice
The Department of Justice buys IT, security, and professional services across its components. Primes on DOJ contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors by NAICS and capability.
- USDA — Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture buys IT, facilities, and professional services across its agencies. Primes on USDA contracts use SamMatch to find certified small business subcontractors by NAICS and capability.
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