Government Consulting Contracts
NAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Government consulting contracts totaled $36.1B across 31,166 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 12.5% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $9.2B, or 25% of the total. Deloitte Consulting LLP accounted for 8% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $9,882,321,130 across 12,964 awards with activity that year, a change of -12.5% from $11,292,538,788 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $36,130,900,051 across 31,166 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $9.9B
- Awards in FY2026
- 12,964
- Change vs FY2025
- -12.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $36.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Consulting contract spending by year
Federal consulting contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 541611. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $9,882,321,130 | 12,964 | -12.5% |
| FY2025 | $11,292,538,788 | 19,175 | -24.5% |
| FY2024 | $14,956,040,132 | 23,359 | n/a |
About government consulting contracts
Federal spending on consulting contracts fell 34% from FY2024 ($15B) to FY2026 ($9.9B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 17% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on consulting contracts (25%), followed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland.
NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) is part of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
Top consulting government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). The same code covers management consulting contracts.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | $2,717,769,725 | 7.5% |
| 2 | Chemonics International, Inc. | $2,165,765,556 | 6.0% |
| 3 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $1,170,450,847 | 3.2% |
| 4 | Guidehouse Inc. | $1,068,785,413 | 3.0% |
| 5 | BCG Federal Corp. | $583,950,190 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Lmi Consulting, LLC | $481,942,284 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Icf Incorporated, L.l.c. | $439,006,037 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Research Triangle Institute | $403,061,596 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Guidehouse LLP | $346,405,601 | 1.0% |
| 10 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $342,194,996 | 0.9% |
Agencies buying consulting services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 541611.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $9,159,739,502 | 25.4% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $6,216,408,962 | 17.2% |
| 3 | Agency for International Development | $3,407,423,871 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $2,975,415,485 | 8.2% |
| 5 | Department of State | $2,119,582,825 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2,044,634,299 | 5.7% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $1,550,976,766 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $1,249,190,406 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $1,212,010,588 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $1,078,018,412 | 3.0% |
Where consulting contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $12,008,360,714 | 33.2% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $10,333,873,507 | 28.6% |
| 3 | Maryland | $4,299,849,059 | 11.9% |
| 4 | North Carolina | $1,014,913,058 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Florida | $849,350,333 | 2.4% |
| 6 | California | $690,076,436 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Texas | $682,996,032 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Alabama | $585,759,900 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Georgia | $474,588,304 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $365,895,102 | 1.0% |
Recent consulting contract awards
The latest consulting contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pae Government Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeSHIFTING WATCHLISTING | $0 | 15JPSS26F00001856 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Guidehouse Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS BEEN MANDATED TO ADDRESS THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-123 AND THE FEDERAL MANAGERS FINANCIAL INTEGRITY ACT. INCLUDED WORK FOCUSES ON THE DOCUMENT | $435,328 | 693JF726F00012N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Michael Shannon Consulting LLC | Department of TransportationCFO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES | $2,296,751 | 693JF726F00066N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Brain PBD, S.a. | Department of StatePD - SOCIAL LISTENING STRATEGIC SERVICE [2026-2027] | $43,200 | 19PM0726P0659 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Goldbelt C6, LLC | Department of StateSTAFFING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER | $439,494 | 19AQMM26F1509 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Creative IT Solutions LLC | Department of StateCREATIVE IT SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TASK ORDER - RPPR STAFFING | $100,078 | 19AQMM26F1427 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mathematica Inc. | Millennium Challenge CorporationDATA QUALITY REVIEW SERVICES | $541,907 | 95332426F0072 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | National Transportation Safety BoardBPA ORDER #5: OCIO OPERATIONS AND NTSB APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) SUPPORT SERVICES | $5,770,674 | 9531BM26F0076 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | National Transportation Safety BoardBPA ORDER #6: ZERO TRUST SUSTAINMENT SERVICES | $294,728 | 9531BM26F0070 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cfi Group USA, L.l.c. | Department of EducationFISCAL YEAR (FY) 2027 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION POST-TRANSACTION SURVEY ANALYSIS (VIA MEDALLIA) AND REPORTING | $227,524 | 91003126F0086 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cfi Group USA, L.l.c. | Department of EducationMULTIPLE SERVICER SURVEY ((MSS) LOAN SERVICER) SURVEY REPORTING | $279,803 | 91003126F0085 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Potomacwave, Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationSTANDARD FEDDATACHECK SUBSCRIPTION - BZ | $50,500 | 88310326F00238 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Milliman, Inc | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGLOBAL INSURANCE ADVISORY (GIA) SUPPORT SERVICES | $360,595 | 86615526F00016 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A1fed Incorporated | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSOLE SOURCE SF-DART (P377) CONTRACT TO CONTINUE SUPPORT (UPP-2026-HU-00016) | $536,509 | 86615426C00022 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Arbor Research, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesMCHB217 C 7573 MATERNAL HEALTH PORTFOLIO LANDSCAPE AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW | $451,156 | 75R60226F80070 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Mayatech Corp | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN THREE (3) HRSA-SUPPORTED HEALTH CENTERS, IDENTIFIED IN COLLABORATION AFTER THE AWARD, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATIO | $280,871 | 75R60226F34001 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JBS International, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesMCHB60 C 7366 EVALUATION SUPPORT FOR STATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS | $415,804 | 75R60226F34001 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Department of Health and Human ServicesDRUG SUPPLY CHAIN AND AI BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES | $12,899,355 | 75F40126F80190 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Valletta Industries, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesPROVIDE A SECURE, FUNCTIONAL GENETEC SECURITY CENTER DEPLOYMENT THAT NATIVELY FEDERATES WITH THE HQ DIRECTORY FOR CENTRALIZED OVERSIGHT, POLICY PROPAGATION, AND EVENT/ALARM CORRELATION. | $429,786 | 75A50326F80017 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaiva Strategies 2 JV, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesCDC PHIC ADMINISTRATIVE, PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT | $1,499,989 | 7571PS26P00342 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | PFF, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesPFF NDMS TRAINING/SUMMIT 2025-2030 | $599,672 | 7571PS26F68003 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Tanaq Management Services LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesAREB EVALUATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $349,989 | 7571PS26F00343 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesHHS MATERNAL MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY DATA AND ANALYSIS INITIATIVE | $9,999,999 | 7571PS26C00061 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHIS CONTRACT ACTION IS A NEW AWARD TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, ANALYTICAL, COMMUNICATIONS, EVALUATION, DATA MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OASH OFFICES, INCLUDING OHRP, O | $1,200,000 | 7571MN26P00118 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Icf Incorporated, L.l.c. | Department of Health and Human ServicesOFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT (ORR): PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE-CARE PROVIDER ABUSE PREVENTION AUDITS | $2,606,129 | 7571MN26F80172 |
Open consulting government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Health and Human Services, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 541611 · MD · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 541611 · VA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 10, 2026
How to win government consulting contracts
Federal consulting contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 541611. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for consulting bids, and look for small business set-asides: many consulting contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government consulting contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Agency for International Development contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- Government contracts in Florida
- Deloitte Consulting government contracts
- Chemonics International government contracts
- Booz Allen Hamilton government contracts
- Guidehouse government contracts
- BCG Federal government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government consulting contracts?
- Federal consulting contracts use NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest consulting government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 541611 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Deloitte Consulting LLP ($2.7B), Chemonics International, Inc. ($2.2B) and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($1.2B).
- Which agencies buy the most consulting?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($9.2B), the Department of Health and Human Services ($6.2B) and the Agency for International Development ($3.4B).
- Where are government consulting contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal consulting work is performed in Virginia ($12B), District of Columbia ($10.3B) and Maryland ($4.3B).
- Is federal spending on consulting contracts growing?
- Federal consulting contract obligations fell 34% from FY2024 ($15B) to FY2026 ($9.9B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for consulting contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 541611, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government consulting contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 541611 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for consulting work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.