01 / Department Profile
Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 3600
Department of Veterans Affairs purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Department of Veterans Affairs contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Department of Veterans Affairs accounts for 7.9% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 117 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Veterans Affairs contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the department’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$78.31B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $78.31B | 107,723 | 11,937 | +17.1% |
| FY 2024 | $66.88B | 111,900 | 12,586 | +8.4% |
| FY 2023 | $61.68B | 109,878 | 12,912 | +9.4% |
| FY 2022 | $56.37B | 111,255 | 13,295 | +18.2% |
| FY 2021 | $47.67B | 111,847 | 14,212 | +20.7% |
| FY 2020 | $39.51B | 116,230 | 15,328 | +37.2% |
| FY 2019 | $28.80B | 118,560 | 15,483 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Veterans Affairs?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Department of Veterans Affairs contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524114 | DIRECT HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIERS | $120.11B | 640 | 8 | 31.7% |
| 325412 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $59.30B | 18,232 | 457 | 15.6% |
| 621111 | OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS (EXCEPT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS) | $38.46B | 4,612 | 292 | 10.1% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $27.31B | 7,110 | 313 | 7.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $15.83B | 30,233 | 848 | 4.2% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $15.44B | 31,750 | 1,164 | 4.1% |
| 339112 | SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $9.26B | 54,564 | 2,588 | 2.4% |
| 623110 | NURSING CARE FACILITIES (SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES) | $5.98B | 28,740 | 2,465 | 1.6% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $5.57B | 141,009 | 4,038 | 1.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.90B | 8,340 | 493 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Veterans Affairs buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $86.70B | 5,723 | 339 | 22.9% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $59.34B | 17,577 | 524 | 15.6% |
| G007 | SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS | $36.00B | 128 | 6 | 9.5% |
| Q403 | MEDICAL- EVALUATION/SCREENING | $22.86B | 1,496 | 89 | 6.0% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $21.64B | 6,300 | 774 | 5.7% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $20.40B | 207,098 | 6,012 | 5.4% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $12.08B | 2,897 | 290 | 3.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $7.86B | 9,441 | 1,144 | 2.1% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $7.28B | 4,459 | 381 | 1.9% |
| Q402 | MEDICAL- NURSING HOME CARE CONTRACTS | $6.01B | 29,066 | 2,587 | 1.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Veterans Affairs obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | $84.12B | 342 | 22.2% | NAICS 524114 · PSC Q201 |
| MCKESSON CORPORATION | $57.90B | 546 | 15.3% | NAICS 325412 · PSC 6505 |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP. | $52.07B | 455 | 13.7% | NAICS 524114 · PSC G007 |
| QTC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | $9.08B | 299 | 2.4% | NAICS 621111 · PSC Q403 |
| CERNER GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $7.42B | 673 | 2.0% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
| LOGISTICS HEALTH, INC. | $6.48B | 229 | 1.7% | NAICS 621111 · PSC Q403 |
| VETERANS EVALUATION SERVICES, INC. | $6.05B | 253 | 1.6% | NAICS 621111 · PSC Q403 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $4.00B | 310 | 1.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $3.35B | 255 | 0.9% | NAICS 511210 · PSC DA10 |
| LIBERTY IT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $2.57B | 485 | 0.7% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Veterans Affairs award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 97.4%
Small-business share 1.9%
Set-aside share 16.9%
Average action value $481.6K
Largest recorded action $5.24B
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Veterans Affairs award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25925P1231 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $19.5K | 339113 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) |
| 36C25921C0049 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 611310 | Q514 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) |
| 36C26225P2333 | RAETHLLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $58.0K | 339112 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) |
| 36C10B21F0168 | JOACHIM GROUP, CPA'S & CONSULTANTS, LLC, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | -$10 | 541211 | R704 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B) |
| 36C26225K0931 | GLENDALE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.4K | 623110 | Q402 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) |
| 36C24425N1348 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $11.8K | 339113 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Department of Veterans Affairs represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$379.21B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 787,393 contract actions and an average action value of $481.6K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 1 contracting agencies and 117 offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 97.4% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 524114 and PSC Q201. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.