Are Department of Defense contracts posted on SAM.gov?

Department of Defense is the largest federal buyer and posts most opportunities on SAM.gov with some additions: **What DOD posts on SAM.gov:** - Most solicitations above simplified acquisition threshold - All required public notices and synopses - Contract award announcements (via FPDS) - Sources sought and RFI notices - Pre-solicitation notices **Additional DOD systems:** - SeaPort-NxG: Navy professional services IDIQ - CHESS: Army IT hardware/software - OASIS: Government-wide professional services - GSA eBuy: For Schedule-based purchases - Agency-specific procurement portals **What may not be on SAM.gov:** - Classified contracts (posted on classified networks) - Task orders sent only to existing contract holders - Intelligence community requirements - Some small purchases - Urgent operational requirements **Finding DOD opportunities:** - Monitor SAM.gov with DOD agency filters - Register on specific IDIQ vehicle portals - Follow DOD component contracting offices - Review DOD acquisition forecasts - Attend DOD industry days and conferences **DOD-specific considerations:** - Often requires security clearances - DFARS clauses add compliance requirements - Cybersecurity (CMMC) increasingly required - Technical evaluation often weighted heavily - Longer evaluation and award timelines common