Where can I find a list of government contracts?

USASpending.gov This searchable database contains information for each federal contract. You can use this information to help identify procurement trends within the government and potential opportunities.

What are examples of government contracts?

A Look At 5 Types Of Government Contracts

The Fixed-Price Contract. The fixed-price contract is a bit like those fancy prix-fixe dinners at upscale eateries.
Cost-Reimbursement Contracts.
Time & Materials Contracts.
Incentive Contracts.
Indefinite Delivery & Quantity Contracts.

What are the most common government contracts?

To aid your efforts, we’ve laid out the top four most common types of government contracts and what they entail.

Fixed-Price Contracts.
Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts.
Time-and-Materials Contracts (T&M)
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts.

Are government contracts public?

The prices in government contracts should not be secret. Government contracts are “public contracts,” and the taxpayers have a right to know–with very few exceptions–what the government has agreed to buy and at what prices.

How many government contracts are there?

The federal government signs over 11 million contracts a year. Companies are winning and are awarded new contracts daily.

What are the 5 basic types of contracts?

Types of Contracts

Lump Sum Contract.
Unit Price Contract.
Cost Plus Contract.
Incentive Contracts.
Percentage of Construction Fee Contracts.

What is an IDIQ government contract?

Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. They are used when GSA can’t determine, above a specified minimum, the precise quantities of supplies or services that the government will require during the contract period.

What is a FFP contract?

A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.

Can I view government contracts?

Go to SAM.gov to access any Contract Data Reports. Download them from If you are searching for details on specific contracts, continue using FPDS ezSearch as FPDS remains the authoritative source for entering and viewing details about contract award data.

Where can I find a list of government contracts?