Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the Department of the Interior
DOI includes BLM, NPS, USGS, USFWS, BOR, BIA, and BSEE. Construction at parks, dam infrastructure, and tribal facility work make up large portions of the discretionary spend.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$18B
- Mission
- Public lands, water, and Indian affairs
- Procurement office
- Interior Business Center
Contract vehicles used most
- IBC IDIQs
- BIA IDIQs
- GSA MAS
How businesses win bids with the DOI
Buy Indian Act set-asides at BIA and IHS are a unique pathway for Indian Economic Enterprises — competitive on most BIA/IHS construction and services buys.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 237990 — Other Heavy Construction
- NAICS 562910 — Remediation Services
Industries that sell most to DOI
States with the most DOI contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the Department of the Interior spend on contracts annually?
- The Department of the Interior obligates approximately $18 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the Department of the Interior use most?
- Common contract vehicles include IBC IDIQs, BIA IDIQs, GSA MAS.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the Department of the Interior?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 541330 (Engineering Services); 237990 (Other Heavy Construction); 562910 (Remediation Services).
- How do small businesses win work with the Department of the Interior?
- Buy Indian Act set-asides at BIA and IHS are a unique pathway for Indian Economic Enterprises — competitive on most BIA/IHS construction and services buys.
- Where is the Department of the Interior's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the Interior Business Center.