Cabinet department
Selling to the Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce contracts through NOAA, NIST, the Census Bureau, and the Patent and Trademark Office. NOAA and the Census Bureau drive most of its contract volume.
What DOC buys
- Environmental and atmospheric research
- Survey operations and data collection
- Standards, measurement, and laboratory services
- IT systems and data processing
Common NAICS codes on DOC solicitations
Small-business notes
Census Bureau demand is highly cyclical around the decennial census, producing large surges in survey, logistics, and staffing requirements. NIST is a strong fit for specialized laboratory and metrology firms.
Official resources
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