CBP is the largest federal law enforcement agency, securing U.S. borders and facilitating legitimate trade and travel. CBP spends $4B+ annually on border technology, IT systems, construction, and professional services.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win CBP contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register with CBP's Office of Acquisition at cbp.gov/trade/small-business
Target CBP's border technology programs including integrated fixed towers and UAS
Attend CBP industry days focused on technology and construction
Contact the CBP Small Business Office for capability briefing appointments
Monitor SAM.gov for CBP solicitations in border security and IT categories
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
SAM.gov + CBP Small Business Office. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match U.S. Customs and Border Protection's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection awards 28% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 4% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 5%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spends approximately $4B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $25B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every CBP solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.