Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the National Security Agency
NSA acquisition is largely classified, with most opportunities accessible only to cleared small businesses (TS/SCI with poly). The agency runs cyber, SIGINT, and high-performance computing programs.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$12B
- Mission
- Signals intelligence and cybersecurity
- Procurement office
- NSA Acquisition & Procurement
Contract vehicles used most
- Centaur
- Eagle BPA
- OASIS+
How businesses win bids with the NSA
NSA's Technology Transfer Program and the Acquisition Resource Center are the practical entry points; teaming with established Centaur or Eagle BPA holders is the standard subcontract pathway.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
- NAICS 541715 — Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
Industries that sell most to NSA
States with the most NSA contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the National Security Agency spend on contracts annually?
- The National Security Agency obligates approximately $12 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the National Security Agency use most?
- Common contract vehicles include Centaur, Eagle BPA, OASIS+.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the National Security Agency?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 541330 (Engineering Services); 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services); 541715 (Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences).
- How do small businesses win work with the National Security Agency?
- NSA's Technology Transfer Program and the Acquisition Resource Center are the practical entry points; teaming with established Centaur or Eagle BPA holders is the standard subcontract pathway.
- Where is the National Security Agency's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the NSA Acquisition & Procurement.