PrimeRFP SCOUT · Industry Intelligence
Cybersecurity Federal Contracts
Federal cybersecurity spending reached $11.4B across 1,179 contracts over the past 36 months (2023–2026), with an average award value of $9.7M. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · federal procurement records.
$11.4B
36-Mo Obligations
1,179
Total Awards
$9.7M
Avg Award Size
+269%
Growth (2023→2025)
Award Trends by Year
| Year | Awards | Obligations | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | $643.0M | $3.7M |
| 2024 | 250 | $1.9B | $7.6M |
| 2025 | 638 | $7.4B | $11.6M |
PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal procurement records ≥$25K
Top Agencies in Cybersecurity
| Rank | Agency | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Department of Defense | $7.0B |
| #2 | Department of Homeland Security | $654.0M |
| #3 | Department of the Treasury | $614.0M |
| #4 | Department of Energy | $525.0M |
| #5 | Department of Commerce | $465.0M |
36-month aggregate, all fully public · PrimeRFP SCOUT
Top Cybersecurity Contractors
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jacobs Technology | 3 | $1.2B |
| #2 | Deloitte Consulting | 27 | $559.0M |
| #3 | GDIT | 17 | $346.0M |
| #4 | MITRE Corp | 46 | $299.0M |
| #5 | Booz Allen Hamilton (A) | 15 | $257.0M |
36-month aggregate, top 5 shown · PrimeRFP SCOUT
Emerging Competitors (Rank 6–10)
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Booz Allen Hamilton (B) | 19 | $257.0M |
| #7 | Georgia Tech Applied Research | 4 | $294.0M |
| #8 | Accenture Federal | 7 | $278.0M |
| #9 | Iron Vine Security | 7 | $229.0M |
| #10 | SAIC | 11 | $197.0M |
Market Intelligence — Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending nearly tripled from $643M (2023) to $7.4B (2025), driven by DoD zero-trust mandates and DHS CISA initiatives.
DoD represents 62% of cybersecurity obligations ($7.05B), making it the dominant buyer — identity management and secure architecture are growth pockets.
Average award size is $9.7M — mid-market sweet spot for specialized threat intelligence, SOC services, and cloud-native security delivery.
MITRE Corp leads in award count (46) despite mid-tier dollar ranking, signaling sustained demand for FFRDC advisory and R&D partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cybersecurity
Which federal agencies spend the most on cybersecurity?
DoD obligated $7.05B (62% of total) on cybersecurity in the 36-month period, followed by DHS ($654M), Treasury ($614M), DOE ($525M), and Commerce ($465M). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.
What is the typical cybersecurity contract size?
The average cybersecurity award is $9.7M across 1,179 contracts over 36 months. Award sizes range from $1M task orders to $100M+ platform contracts. NAICS 541519 (IT design services) is the primary hiring code.
How fast is federal cybersecurity spending growing?
Cybersecurity awards grew 269% in 3 years — from 173 contracts in 2023 to 638 in 2025. This reflects accelerating DoD zero-trust adoption and DHS critical infrastructure protection mandates.
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