PrimeRFP SCOUT · Agency Intelligence · DOE
Department of Energy Contract Awards & Intelligence
Department of Energy (DOE) shows $718.8B in SCOUT transaction volume across 4,445 award actions (trailing 12 months ending March 2026, ≥$25K floor), with an average action value of $161.7M. 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.
$718.8B
SCOUT Transaction Vol.
4,445
Total Awards
$161.7M
Avg. Award Value
2026-03-04
Data Through
Top DOE Contractors by Obligation — FY2025
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC | 1 | $60.2B |
| #2 | Natl. Technology & Eng. Solutions of Sandia (NTESS) | 1 | $54.0B |
| #3 | Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC | 1 | $45.4B |
| #4 | UT Battelle LLC (Oak Ridge) | 1 | $41.8B |
| #5 | Battelle Energy Alliance LLC (Idaho) | 1 | $41.5B |
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SCOUT Analysis — DOE Market Intelligence
⚠️ Data note: DOE's $718.8B figure is dominated by multi-year Management & Operations (M&O) contracts at national labs — each a single award worth $40B–$60B covering 5–10 years of operations, recorded at full ceiling value. Competitive open-market spend is a fraction of this total.
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 $718.8B across 4,445 contracts in the trailing 12 months ending March 2026 (≥$25K floor). However, the headline figure is heavily influenced by multi-year Management & Operations (M&O) contracts at national laboratories — each a single award worth $40B–$60B covering 5–10 years of operations. Competitive, open-market DOE spending is a fraction of this 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 Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC (LLNL), NTESS/Sandia (SNL), Consolidated Nuclear Security (Pantex/Y-12), Battelle Energy Alliance (INL), and UT Battelle (ORNL).
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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