PrimeRFP SCOUT · Agency Intelligence · DOE
Department of Energy Contract Awards & Intelligence
Department of Energy (DOE) shows $55.6B in SCOUT transaction volume across 8,124 award actions (trailing 12 months ending March 2026, ≥$100K floor), with an average action value of $6.8M. The agency focuses on nuclear security, national laboratories, energy research, environmental cleanup, and science & technology. SCOUT aggregates all USASpending transaction records including modifications — differs from published FY2025 annual totals. See methodology note below. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · FPDS.
$55.6B
SCOUT Transaction Vol.
8,124
Total Awards
$6.8M
Avg. Award Value
2026-03-04
Data Through
Top DOE Contractors by Obligation — FY2025
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Triad National Security, LLC | 32 | $7.4B |
| #2 | National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC | 36 | $6.6B |
| #3 | Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC | 27 | $4.8B |
| #4 | Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC | 33 | $3.6B |
| #5 | Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC | 26 | $3.2B |
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SCOUT Analysis — DOE Market Intelligence
DOE obligated $55.6B across 8,124 contracts in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026, ≥$100K floor), with Management & Operations (M&O) contracts at national labs (Los Alamos, Sandia, Livermore) representing the largest individual awards.
The M&O contract landscape is highly concentrated with long incumbency periods, but teaming with national labs and providing specialized support services is a strong growth vector for mid-market firms.
Environmental cleanup, waste treatment, and decommissioning contracts at DOE sites represent a growing and accessible opportunity base entirely outside the M&O structure.
DOE's cybersecurity for critical infrastructure programs and grid modernization R&D are generating new competitive IT and engineering solicitations accessible to qualified challengers.
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View all open opportunities →DOE Recompete Pipeline
Contracts expiring within the next 12–24 months at Department of Energy. Incumbent, estimated value, and recompete signals tracked by SCOUT.
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View recompete pipeline in SCOUT →Frequently Asked Questions — Department of Energy Contracting
How much does the Department of Energy spend on contracts?
DOE obligated $55.6B across 8,124 contracts in the trailing 12 months ending March 2026 (≥$100K floor). The high average award value ($6.85M) reflects large, multi-year M&O contracts at national laboratories. Competitive open-market DOE spending is a fraction of the M&O total. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT via USASpending.
Who operates DOE national laboratories?
DOE national laboratories are managed under long-term M&O contracts. Key operators include Triad National Security (LANL), NTESS/Sandia (SNL), Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNL), Consolidated Nuclear Security (Pantex/Y-12), and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRS).
How do smaller companies win DOE contracts?
Smaller firms typically win DOE work through subcontracting relationships with M&O operators, environmental cleanup and remediation task orders, and direct awards for specialized engineering and IT services. GSA MAS and OASIS+ are also used for support services.
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