The NSA is the U.S. signals intelligence agency, responsible for global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for intelligence and counterintelligence. NSA spends $10B+ annually on IT, cybersecurity, and technical services.
National Security Agency 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.
National Security Agency is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win NSA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Obtain a facility security clearance (SECRET minimum, TS/SCI preferred) before pursuing NSA work
Register with NSA's contracting directorate at nsa.gov/business
Attend NSA industry days — held at Fort Meade, Maryland with clearance requirements
Pursue placement on NSA IDIQ vehicles for cleared IT and cybersecurity work
Target NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program for cleared products
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at National Security Agency. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
SAM.gov + NSA contracting directorate (clearance required). Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match National Security Agency's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
National Security Agency awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 3% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 4%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
National Security Agency spends approximately $10B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $15B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by National Security Agency 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 NSA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.