Competition Type
Federal contract awards competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, including obligations, agencies, vendors, and yearly trends.
This page summarizes FPDS Query results for Competed Under SAP Federal Contracts. It shows how much federal contract value falls into this procurement pattern, how many awards match the filter, and which agencies and vendors account for the largest share of obligations in the current result set.
The available trend series runs from FY 1996 to FY 2026. This makes it possible to evaluate whether the pattern is stable across time, expanding, declining, or concentrated in specific fiscal periods.
The headline metrics on this page come from dedicated KPI and share-of-total query blocks. These precomputed queries define the numeric baseline for the rest of the analysis.
SELECT
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
count() AS award_count,
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) / nullIf(count(),
0) AS avg_award_size
FROM
fpds.data
WHERE
contract_type = 1
AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'F'
AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''Explanation
This query aggregates federal contract awards that were competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and fully competed, as indicated by the contract type and competition extent filters. It calculates the total obligated amount, the count of awards, and the average award size for contracts with valid signed dates. The resulting output row summarizes these core metrics, representing the overall scale and frequency of competed SAP awards within the dataset. Analysts should interpret these figures as key performance indicators reflecting the volume and financial magnitude of fully competed SAP contracts, which typically involve streamlined procurement processes for smaller purchases. This section supports decisions related to evaluating competition levels under SAP, assessing market participation, and identifying trends in contract award sizes. Follow-up questions may include exploring agency-specific obligations, vendor concentration, or year-over-year changes in competed SAP awards to inform procurement strategy or policy adjustments.
SELECT
sumIf(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount,
content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'F') AS filtered_obligated,
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
filtered_obligated / total_obligated * 100 AS share_percent
FROM
fpds.data
WHERE
contract_type = 1
AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''Explanation
This query aggregates total federal contract obligations for contracts awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) that were fully competed, identified by the competition extent marked as 'F'. It calculates the sum of obligated amounts specifically for these competed SAP contracts and compares it to the total obligations across all contract types with valid signed dates, producing a share percentage. Each result row quantifies the dollar value of competed SAP contract obligations, the overall federal contract obligations, and the proportion that competed SAP contracts represent within the total federal contracting spend. Analysts should interpret this section as a measure of how much federal spending under SAP is subject to full competition, providing insight into competition levels in simplified acquisitions. This information supports decisions related to market competitiveness, vendor engagement strategies, and policy evaluation on the use of SAP, prompting follow-up questions about trends over time, agency-specific competition rates, or the impact on contract performance and pricing.
This section tracks how obligations and award counts move across fiscal years for the current competition or reason-not-competed filter.
SELECT
if(toUInt8(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
6,
2)) >= 10,
toUInt16(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
1,
4)) + 1,
toUInt16(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
1,
4))) AS fiscal_year,
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
count() AS award_count
FROM
fpds.data
WHERE
contract_type = 1
AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'F'
AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''
GROUP BY
fiscal_year
ORDER BY
fiscal_year ASCExplanation
This query aggregates federal contract awards competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) by fiscal year, filtering specifically for full and open competition within SAP contracts. Each row in the output table represents a single fiscal year, showing the total obligated dollar amount and the count of awards issued under these competed SAP contracts during that year. Analysts can interpret this trend data to understand how competition under SAP has evolved over time, including fluctuations in contract volume and spending levels. This temporal view supports market researchers and contractors in identifying periods of increased competitive activity or shifts in agency procurement strategies under SAP. The section also aids decision-makers in assessing the overall market size and competition intensity within SAP contracts, guiding strategic planning, resource allocation, and further inquiry into factors driving year-to-year changes.
| Fiscal Year | Total Obligated | Award Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $590.90 | 1 |
| 1997 | $18.23K | 2 |
| 1998 | $142.68K | 16 |
| 1999 | $4.07M | 36 |
| 2000 | $3.47M | 161 |
| 2001 | $7.48M | 220 |
| 2002 | $14.87M | 284 |
| 2003 | $270.46M | 765 |
| 2004 | $506.72M | 8,139 |
| 2005 | $1.36B | 81,586 |
| 2006 | $2.02B | 294,275 |
| 2007 | $1.30B | 284,180 |
| 2008 | $1.74B | 287,949 |
| 2009 | $2.64B | 279,755 |
| 2010 | $7.31B | 447,041 |
| 2011 | $10.94B | 562,303 |
| 2012 | $11.04B | 577,204 |
| 2013 | $12.83B | 523,837 |
| 2014 | $13.60B | 559,483 |
| 2015 | $14.47B | 802,775 |
| 2016 | $14.98B | 897,319 |
| 2017 | $15.20B | 925,038 |
| 2018 | $17.56B | 937,727 |
| 2019 | $18.21B | 919,827 |
| 2020 | $17.90B | 881,698 |
| 2021 | $17.01B | 856,374 |
| 2022 | $17.55B | 857,193 |
| 2023 | $19.66B | 880,291 |
| 2024 | $20.54B | 863,680 |
| 2025 | $20.64B | 865,518 |
| 2026 | $4.78B | 199,968 |
This section ranks federal agencies by total obligations under the current page filter.
SELECT
content__award__purchaserInformation__contractingOfficeAgencyID AS agency_id,
anyHeavy(content__award__purchaserInformation__contractingOfficeAgencyID__name) AS agency_name,
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
count() AS award_count
FROM
fpds.data
WHERE
contract_type = 1
AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'F'
AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''
GROUP BY
agency_id
ORDER BY
total_obligated DESC
LIMIT 10Explanation
This query aggregates federal contract awards competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) with full and open competition, grouping results by contracting agency. Each row in the output table represents a single agency’s total obligated amount and the count of awards meeting these criteria, reflecting the agency’s volume and scale of competed SAP contracts. Analysts should interpret the data as an indicator of which agencies are most active in awarding competed SAP contracts, highlighting their procurement priorities and market engagement under this streamlined process. This section supports decisions related to identifying key federal buyers for competed SAP contracts, assessing agency competition levels, and targeting market research or business development efforts accordingly. Follow-up questions may include examining trends over time, award size distributions, or vendor concentration within these top agencies.
| # | Agency ID | Agency Name | Total Obligated | Award Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97AS | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $64.81B | 6,148,556 |
| 2 | 2100 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $32.12B | 712,636 |
| 3 | 3600 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $20.35B | 458,955 |
| 4 | 1700 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $19.57B | 536,665 |
| 5 | 5700 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $14.88B | 259,032 |
| 6 | 1900 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $12.58B | 537,456 |
| 7 | 2044 | UNITED STATES MINT | $9.09B | 12,820 |
| 8 | 12C2 | FOREST SERVICE | $7.85B | 270,104 |
| 9 | 6920 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $6.75B | 41,755 |
| 10 | 1540 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $6.15B | 396,530 |
This section ranks contractors by total obligations under the current page filter.
SELECT
content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName AS vendor_name,
sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
count() AS award_count
FROM
fpds.data
WHERE
contract_type = 1
AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'F'
AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''
AND content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName IS NOT NULL
AND content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName != ''
GROUP BY
vendor_name
ORDER BY
total_obligated DESC
LIMIT 10Explanation
This query aggregates federal contract awards competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) with full and open competition, filtering for valid signed dates and non-null vendor names. Each row in the output table represents a unique vendor, showing the total obligated amount and the count of awards they received under these criteria. Analysts can interpret this section as a ranking of the top vendors by total federal obligations awarded through fully competed SAP contracts, providing insight into which contractors dominate this segment of the federal marketplace. This data supports market research by identifying key players and their contract volume, enabling comparisons of vendor performance and market share within SAP competitions. Follow-up analysis might include examining agency distribution, contract types, or temporal trends to understand how these vendors secure awards and to identify potential opportunities or risks in procurement strategies.
| # | Vendor Name | Total Obligated | Award Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNSHINE MINTING, INC. | $6.23B | 489 |
| 2 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $4.63B | 309,682 |
| 3 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN CONTRACTORS | $3.27B | 111,369 |
| 4 | STERN/LEACH COMPANY | $1.63B | 161 |
| 5 | T-REX CONSULTING CORPORATION | $1.51B | 143 |
| 6 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $880.56M | 60,862 |
| 7 | KAMPI COMPONENTS CO., INC. | $841.73M | 91,574 |
| 8 | ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $808.84M | 28,915 |
| 9 | FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $794.72M | 9,019 |
| 10 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $767.69M | 34,323 |
Federal contracts competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) represent a substantial market segment with total obligations exceeding $264 billion across nearly 13.8 million awards, reflecting an average award size of approximately $19,000. Despite accounting for only 1% of overall federal contracting dollars, the volume of transactions indicates a high-frequency, low-dollar-value spending pattern characteristic of SAP. The data reveals significant concentration among a few agencies, with the Defense Logistics Agency obligating nearly $65 billion and the Department of the Army contributing over $32 billion, together comprising a majority share of SAP obligations. Vendor concentration is less pronounced, although a handful of entities such as Sunshine Minting, Inc. and various foreign awardees command multi-billion-dollar totals, suggesting both domestic and international participation. Temporal trends show a rapid growth in SAP obligations from the late 1990s into the early 2000s, indicating increasing reliance on simplified procedures over time. For analysts, this page underscores the importance of examining high-volume, low-value contract activity to understand federal procurement dynamics beyond large-dollar awards. Contractors can identify opportunities in agencies with the highest SAP spending, while procurement researchers may leverage this data to assess competition intensity and market accessibility within simplified acquisition channels. Overall, SAP contracts constitute a critical, though financially smaller, component of federal procurement that merits focused analysis due to its scale and agency concentration.
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