Benchmark category
Cybersecurity Services
- Category slug
- cybersecurity
- Taxonomy version
- 2026.08.1
- Snapshot
- 2043bc50408a0846
- Computed
- Oct 22, 2026
Awards recorded through Oct 22, 2026
Snapshot computed Oct 22, 2026
Withheld: 80 awards in the last twelve months against 13 the year before is a gap in source coverage, not a market change
Box: 25th to 75th percentile. Line: median. Whiskers: 10th to 90th percentile. The lowest and highest tenth of awards lie beyond the whiskers and are not drawn.
What the distribution shows
Half of the 148 comparable cybersecurity services awards were worth less than $5,755,527, and half were worth more.
The middle half ran from $1,149,521 to $17,851,623. The 75th percentile is 15.5 times the 25th, a wide spread, so the scope of a particular requirement matters more than the category label.
The mean is $12,127,607, 2.1 times the median. A minority of large awards pulls the average up, which is why the median is the headline figure.
103 contractors won these awards from 19 awarding agencies.
Each figure is the total current value of an award, including modifications to date. It is not an hourly rate, a unit price, or an annual cost.
Over time
The median award value for each federal fiscal year, from the published price index.
| Period | Value | Awards | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 100.0 | 10 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2024 | 67.7 | 10 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2025 | 16.2 | 13 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2026 | 22.1 | 79 |
Full series, vintages, and revisions for the BidBenchmark Cybersecurity Services Price Index
Measures
Three distinct measures, deliberately not collapsed into one price.
| Measure | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current award value | $1,149,521 | $5,755,527 | $17,851,623 | 148 | Distribution of current award value across comparable awards |
| Potential value with options | $1,686,568 | $7,687,679 | $23,216,323 | 158 | Distribution of potential award value including option periods |
| Obligated to date | $1,068,106 | $5,152,040 | $15,788,189 | 152 | Distribution of total obligations to date |
By place of performance
Only slices that independently clear the sample threshold are published.
| State | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $1,867,239 | $12,018,090 | $26,565,800 | 51 |
| Maryland | $2,102,340 | $4,754,767 | $12,494,245 | 36 |
| District of Columbia | $1,119,289 | $3,893,364 | $6,582,035 | 28 |
By awarding agency
Agencies with enough awards in this category to publish their own figure.
| Agency | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $1,633,864 | $12,340,347 | $32,589,451 | 34 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2,125,616 | $5,010,990 | $12,433,862 | 29 |
| Department of Homeland Security | $4,487,419 | $10,790,247 | $25,465,857 | 22 |
| Department of Justice | $627,093 | $642,937 | $689,614 | 10 |
Typical awards in the sample
Counted awards closest to the median, under the same rules and outlier fence as the published figure.
| Award | Contractor | Agency | Place | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75F40123F19007 IDIQ CYBERSECURITY THREAT HUNT SERVICES - TASK ORDER #7 | COPPER RIVER CYBER SOLUTIONS, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | MD | Sep 7, 2023 | $5,764,268 |
| 89243423FEE000264 ORDER FOR THE DOE EERE CIO BUSINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES (CBOSS) FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT OFFICE (ITSO) CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM SUPPORT | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | Department of Energy | DC | Aug 28, 2023 | $5,746,785 |
| 15JPSS26F00001336 EOUSA CYBERSECURITY STAFF SUPPORT SERVICES | MARTINFEDERAL CONSULTING, LLC | Department of Justice | AL | Jun 15, 2026 | $5,789,709 |
| FA860425FB045 CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES (COSS) - TASK ORDER 001 - WA / WB | DNI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Department of Defense | OH | Mar 18, 2026 | $5,819,456 |
| DOCEA133W15NC0350 IGF::OT::IGF IT SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES | QIVLIQ COMMERCIAL GROUP LLC | Department of Commerce | MD | Apr 16, 2015 | $5,936,171 |
| 70LGLY22FSSB00121 FLETC CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM - TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | SYNERGIST JV LLC | Department of Homeland Security | GA | Sep 27, 2022 | $5,947,686 |
| 91990020F0028 MISSION INTELLIGENCE AND VISUALIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO CLOSE-OUT CONTRACT. | K2SHARE, LLC | Department of Education | DC | Jun 24, 2026 | $6,083,372 |
| HC104725C0005 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECURE ACCESS FILE EXCHANGE SYSTEM MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE CYBERSECURITY ARTIFACT APPLICATION SERVES SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE NON CLASSIFIED INTERNET PROTOCOL ROUTER NETWORK AND SECRET INTERNET PROTOCOL ROUTER NETWORK. | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | Department of Defense | MD | Mar 25, 2026 | $5,408,580 |
| 1605TA24F00024 OCIO/CYBERSECURITY/DCG - CYBERSECURITY DIVISION OF CYBERSECURITY GOVERNANCE (DCG) SUPPORT SERVICES, FORMERLY DISPP | DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | Department of Labor | DC | Mar 22, 2024 | $5,407,564 |
| 1605TA22F00064 OCIO FOLLOW-ON TASK ORDER FOR SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE DOL CYBER SECURITY DIRECTORATE/ CSD MANAGEMENT AND DIVISION OF INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND PLANNING (DISPP) SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE DOL CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE SUPPORT SER | DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | Department of Labor | DC | Jun 22, 2026 | $6,108,668 |
Left out of this benchmark
Awards classified into this category that the published figure does not count, with the rule that removed each. The largest examples of each reason are shown.
| Award | Agency | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indefinite delivery vehicle: a ceiling, not an award value5 awards | |||
| 12314426A0042 USDA CPOC CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH ISSUANCE OF A MULTIPLE AWARD BPA FOR USDA. | Department of Agriculture | Sep 22, 2026 | — |
| 12314426A0049 USDA CPOC CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH ISSUANCE OF A MULTIPLE AWARD BPA FOR USDA. | Department of Agriculture | Sep 22, 2026 | — |
| 15BNAS26D00000208 ENTERPRISE FIRST STEP ACT (FSA) TIME CREDIT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION, CONFIGURATION, INTEGRATION, CYBERSECURITY, AND SUSTAINMENT SERVICES | Department of Justice | Sep 18, 2026 | — |
| DOCSA13016CQ0007 IT SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DOC/OCIO | Department of Commerce | May 19, 2006 | — |
| W912CH26DA077 END-TO-END SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LIFECYCLE SUPPORT, REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS, ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT, SOFTWARE DESIGN, CODING IMPLEMENTATION, CYBERSECURITY ACTIVITIES, TESTING, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, TRANSITION OF GVOS CAPABILITIES TO THE GOVERNMENT. | Department of Defense | Jul 14, 2026 | — |
| No positive award value on record14 awards, 5 shown | |||
| 47QACA26F0216 SBA ENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY SERVICES | General Services Administration | May 8, 2026 | $0 |
| N0017301C2075 200204!000144!1700!E3220 !NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY !N0017301C2075 !A!N! !N!P00002 !20011129!20020930!099370772!099370772!099370772!N!SUPERIOR PROTECTION, INC !9601 KATY FREEWAY !HOUSTON !TX!77024!50000!097!01!MOBILE !MOBILE !ALABAMA !+000000100000!N!N!000000000000!D310!ADP BACKUP & SECURITY SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !541910!E! !3! ! !C! ! !99990909!B!E!N!A! !A!N!J!2!001!K! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!B!N!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! | Department of Defense | Nov 29, 2001 | $0 |
| SS001200309C032191GS35F5852H | Department of Homeland Security | Sep 15, 2003 | $0 |
| 12SAD123D0002 THIS IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION TO: 1. ADD FISMA CYBERSECURITY LANGUAGE TO THE IDIQ AND ALL SUBSEQUENTIAL TASK ORDERS: INFORMATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS THE INFORMATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS TO FULLY IMPLEM | Department of Agriculture | Mar 24, 2026 | — |
| 19AQMM20A0582 AWARD OF CYBERSECURITY BPAS UNDER SOLICITATION 19AQMM20Q0119. | Department of State | Mar 12, 2026 | — |
| Above the outlier fence of $91,444,30814 awards, 5 shown | |||
| 19AQMM20F1777 INCREMENTAL FUNDING | Department of State | Jun 29, 2020 | $379,795,378 |
| W91RUS19F0174 ARMY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK (DODIN) CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORK OPERATIONS MISSION SUPPORT (ADCNOMS) | Department of Defense | Mar 24, 2026 | $262,613,046 |
| W56KGU20F0017 DEFENSIVE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) CYBER SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER (CSSP) IN SUPPORT OF THE SUSTAINING BASE NETWORK ASSURANCE BRANCH | Department of Defense | Apr 16, 2026 | $235,200,864 |
| 19AQMM18S1089 INCREMENTAL FUNDING | Department of State | Jul 16, 2026 | $168,814,188 |
| N6523619F3503 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DEOBLIGATE $2,597.24. | Department of Defense | Mar 12, 2026 | $164,439,205 |
Questions about this benchmark
- What do federal cybersecurity services contracts usually come to?
- The median current award value is $5,755,527, across 148 comparable awards in the snapshot computed Oct 22, 2026. Half of the awards in the sample were worth less.
- How much do cybersecurity services award values vary?
- The middle half of awards ran from $1,149,521 to $17,851,623. One in ten was below $490,830, and one in ten above $32,432,752.
- How has the cybersecurity services median changed over the past year?
- No change is published. Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026 holds 80 awards against 13 for Oct 22, 2024 to Oct 21, 2025; a gap that wide reflects how completely the source records are loaded, not a change in the market.
- Who buys the most cybersecurity services services in the federal government?
- Among agencies with enough awards to publish their own figure, Department of Defense has the most: 34 awards with a median of $12,340,347.
- Which states see the most cybersecurity services awards?
- By place of performance, the states with the most published awards are Virginia (51), Maryland (36), and District of Columbia (28).
- Which awards are left out of this benchmark?
- As the records stand now, the benchmark leaves out 5 indefinite delivery vehicles, 14 awards with no positive value, and 14 awards above the outlier fence.
- Is this a price per hour or per unit?
- No. Federal award records report the total value of each award, not hours, square feet, or units delivered. Two awards with the same value can buy very different quantities of work.
Related records
Derived from awards these records share, ordered by how many.
Industry codes in this category
- 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services137
- 541519 — Other Computer Related Services17
- 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services11
- 541330 — Engineering Services8
- 541910 — Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling2
- 334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing1
- 518210 — Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services1
- 519190 — All Other Information Services1
Product and service codes
- D310 — IT AND TELECOM- CYBER SECURITY AND DATA BACKUP51
- DA01 — IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)29
- DJ01 — IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)25
- DF01 — IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)12
- R499 — SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER10
- R408 — SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT9
- DE10 — IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools5
- DJ10 — IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE5
Buying agencies
Places of performance
Further reading
- BidBenchmark Cybersecurity Services Price Indexhow the median moves over time
- Guides to reading award data
- How benchmarks are computed
Related categories
Sources and method
Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.
Distribution of current award value across comparable awards. Indefinite delivery vehicles are excluded because their ceiling values are not comparable to individual awards. Values beyond 3 times the interquartile range outside the first and third quartiles are excluded, as are values of zero or less. A cohort is published only when at least 10 comparable awards remain after exclusions. Awards whose category classification is below the confidence threshold are excluded from these statistics.
- 1Computed from USAspending.gov, last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Award records are United States Government works.
- 2Distribution of current award value across 148 awards classified into this category, as of Oct 22, 2026. Snapshot 2043bc50408a, code aacf4584192a85d5.
- Source data refreshed
- 18 days ago
- Metric definition
- current_award_value@2026.08.1
- Definition hash
- 47e351283780691d
- Page evaluation
- seo@2026.10.1
Note 1 applies to every figure on this page. These are award values, not unit prices: federal award records report obligations and award values, not dollars per square foot or per hour.