What security clearances are required to work with the DIA?

Most DIA contracts require personnel to hold Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances. Vendors should ensure their facility security clearance (FCL) is active and capable of handling classified information at the appropriate level before bidding.

How does the DIA structure its major procurements?

The DIA frequently utilizes Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles and Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) to maintain agility. Many opportunities are released through the Intelligence Community's specific acquisition channels rather than standard open-market solicitations.

Does the DIA prioritize small business set-asides?

While the DIA has small business goals, the specialized nature of intelligence work often favors firms with niche technical expertise and proven performance in classified environments. Small businesses often find the most success as subcontractors to large prime contractors who hold major intelligence-focused IDIQ vehicles.

DEPT OF DEFENSE · Sub-Agency

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

230 opportunities associated with DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. Spanning 2 contracting offices.

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Mission and contracting profile of DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) procures specialized intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technologies to support global military operations and national security objectives. Vendors compete for contracts involving advanced data analytics, signals intelligence systems, clandestine human intelligence support, and secure cloud infrastructure.

Parent agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE.

The sub-agency operates through 2 contracting offices. Each office manages its own acquisition pipeline and may issue independent solicitations.

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Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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