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Denver International Airport

DEN

Denver International Airport is the fifth-busiest US airport and the largest by land area outside Dallas, spending $1B+ annually on construction, IT, and professional services. The Great Hall renovation and concourse expansions create consistent contracting opportunities.

$800M+
Annual Contract Spend
$1.5B+
Annual Budget
30%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Denver International Airport 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.

30%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What DEN Buys

Denver International Airport is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Terminal construction
Airfield
IT systems
Engineering services
Facilities management
Electrical systems

How to Get on DEN's Radar

The contractors who win DEN contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a DEN vendor at flydenver.com/about/business/contracting

2

Apply for Denver MWBE or SBE certification for contract set-aside preferences

3

Contact the DEN Office of Business Opportunity for vendor outreach and matchmaking

4

Monitor DEN solicitations at flydenver.com/about/business/contracting for active RFPs

Attend DEN's annual vendor expo and business opportunity events

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Great Hall renovation
02Concourse A, B, C gate expansion
03DEN IT platform modernization
04Automated baggage system upgrade
05FasTracks airport rail maintenance

Top NAICS Codes at DEN

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Denver International Airport. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$5.2M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
561210Facilities Support Services
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with DEN?

Denver procurement portal + MWBE/SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Denver International Airport's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with DEN contracts?

Denver International Airport awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does DEN spend on contracts annually?

Denver International Airport spends approximately $800M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $1.5B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active DEN solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Denver International Airport 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 DEN solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.