PrimeRFP SCOUT · Industry Intelligence
Cybersecurity Federal Contracts
Federal cybersecurity spending reached $56.1B across 60,071 contracts over the past 36 months (2023–2026), with an average award value of $933.8K. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · federal procurement records.
$56.1B
36-Mo Obligations
60,071
Total Awards
$933.8K
Avg Award Size
+29%
Growth (2023→2025)
Award Trends by Year
| Year | Awards | Obligations | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56,000 | $54.3B | $969.6K |
| 2024 | 77,000 | $73.3B | $951.9K |
| 2025 | 72,000 | $65.3B | $906.9K |
PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal procurement records ≥$100K
Top Agencies in Cybersecurity
| Rank | Agency | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Department of Defense | $16.0B |
| #2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $7.1B |
| #3 | Department of Homeland Security | $5.6B |
| #4 | General Services Administration | $5.6B |
| #5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $5.6B |
36-month aggregate, all fully public · PrimeRFP SCOUT
Top Cybersecurity Contractors
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Accenture Federal Services | 1,278 | $2.5B |
| #2 | Leidos, Inc. | 3,045 | $2.5B |
| #3 | Booz Allen Hamilton | 883 | $2.2B |
| #4 | General Dynamics IT | 1,073 | $2.1B |
| #5 | CACI Federal | 296 | $1.4B |
36-month aggregate, top 5 shown · PrimeRFP SCOUT
Emerging Competitors (Rank 6–10)
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | SAIC | 769 | $1.3B |
| #7 | Deloitte Consulting | 495 | $1.1B |
| #8 | Cerner Government Services | 86 | $1.1B |
| #9 | CGI Federal | 509 | $997.7M |
| #10 | ThunderCat Technology | 986 | $937.8M |
Market Intelligence — Cybersecurity
$56.1B obligated across 60,071 awards in 12 months — cybersecurity work is tracked within the NAICS 5415 IT services family, the most active federal IT sector by award count.
DoD leads at $16.0B (28% of total), driven by zero-trust mandates, C2 security, and tactical network hardening. VA ($7.1B), DHS ($5.6B), GSA ($5.6B), and HHS ($5.6B) are nearly equal as the top civilian buyers.
Average award of $934K signals a highly distributed, task-order-driven market — favorable for small and mid-tier cybersecurity specialists competing below the prime tier.
Top 10 awardees hold 29% of obligations — the remaining 71% flows to hundreds of firms, making cybersecurity one of the most accessible federal IT sectors for challengers.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cybersecurity
Which federal agencies spend the most on cybersecurity?
In the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026), DoD obligated $16.0B on IT/cybersecurity services (NAICS 5415), followed by VA ($7.1B), DHS ($5.6B), GSA ($5.6B), and HHS ($5.6B). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K floor.
What is the typical cybersecurity contract size?
The average IT/cybersecurity award is $934K across 60,071 contracts in 12 months. Award sizes range from $100K task orders to multi-billion-dollar enterprise programs. NAICS 541519 (Other IT Services) is the primary NAICS for cybersecurity contracts.
How fast is federal cybersecurity spending growing?
The NAICS 5415 IT services family (which includes cybersecurity) grew from $54.3B in CY2023 to $73.3B in CY2024, then moderated to $65.3B in CY2025 as agencies normalized post-COVID modernization spending. Net demand remains strong driven by DoD zero-trust and DHS critical infrastructure mandates.
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