There are 502 live Defence tenders in USA on Tender Impulse right now. 151 were added since this time last week. USA is third of the 90 countries with live Defence tenders on Tender Impulse. Among the busiest buyers are DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE CA HIGHWAY PATROL and HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. Many of these tenders are classified under Rubber seals (44425200), Military Research & Technology (73410000) and Alarm systems (35121700). Watch the deadlines: 193 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in USA
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each USA tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Selling Defence to government in the USA
US federal contract opportunities are published on SAM.gov, but fifty states, thousands of counties and cities, school districts, transit agencies and utilities run their own bids on separate portals. Tender Impulse alerts combine keywords, CPV codes and location, so you can follow Defence opportunities in the states you serve.
How many USA Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 502 open USA Defence tenders. Of these, 151 were published in the last seven days, and 193 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue USA Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open USA Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE CA HIGHWAY PATROL and HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in USA Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open USA Defence tenders are Rubber seals (44425200), Military Research & Technology (73410000) and Alarm systems (35121700). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Which websites publish Defence tenders in the USA?
Federal Defence tenders in the USA are published on SAM.gov, the official system for federal contracting. States, counties, cities, school districts, transit agencies and utilities run their own bids, often on separate portals with their own registration. Major federal buyers include the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How can I follow Defence tenders in the USA by state?
Tender Impulse alerts combine keywords, CPV codes and location, so a supplier can follow Defence tenders in the USA for the states it serves instead of reading every federal notice. Subscribers can also request bid documents, review contract awards to find incumbents and typical award values, and feed opportunities into a CRM through the tender API.
What do USA defence tenders usually cover?
USA defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on USA defence contracts?
USA defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes USA defence tenders different from other public tenders?
USA defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.