MA
Federal Contractors in Massachusetts
Hanscom AFB and MIT Lincoln Laboratory drive advanced sensor and C3I development, while Natick Soldier Systems Center leads soldier equipment research. The state's university-hospital complex captures substantial NIH funding.
Federal spending
$16B+ annual
SBA district office
Boston, MA
Open opportunities in Massachusetts
Updated August 24, 2026688active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Defense403
- Department of Homeland Security64
- Interior, Department of the60
- Department of Veterans Affairs46
- Department of Commerce25
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)218
- No Set aside used195
- Unrestricted124
- Small Business Set Aside - Total79
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside30
Most active NAICS codes
- 23622079
- 54171535
- 23822032
- 23821028
- 81121024
Counts reflect active contract opportunities ingested from SAM.gov and refresh daily. Figures move as solicitations are posted, amended, and closed.
Top buying agencies in Massachusetts
- Department of Defense
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
Top industries
- Scientific R&D (541715)
- Electronics and sensors
- Biomedical research
Resources for Massachusetts small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for