Cabinet department
Selling to the Department of State
The Department of State contracts for embassy operations and construction worldwide, diplomatic security, language services, and international program support.
Open opportunities in DOS
Updated August 24, 20262,183active solicitations
Most common set-asides
- No Set aside used1,089
- Unrestricted970
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)73
- Small Business Set Aside - Total18
- 8a Competed15
Most active NAICS codes
- 236220110
- 23611872
- 33611072
- 23821056
- 81131056
Counts reflect active contract opportunities ingested from SAM.gov and refresh daily. Figures move as solicitations are posted, amended, and closed.
What DOS buys
- Embassy construction and facility operations
- Diplomatic security services
- Language, translation, and interpretation
- International development program support
Common NAICS codes on DOS solicitations
Small-business notes
Overseas performance introduces requirements most domestic contractors have not dealt with — local labor law, security clearances, and often a physical presence in country. The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations runs the large construction portfolio.
Official resources
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