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The Architect of the Capitol is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex.

Doing Business with AOC

We have a wide range of procurement opportunities and contracting methods. Please keep in mind that special restrictions apply to make deliveries to the U.S. Capitol.

Careers

Find out information about working at AOC, the application process and our open positions.

Small Business Opportunities

The AOC has created a small business subcontracting program and a small business set-aside program for small purchases $100,000 or less.

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Open Positions

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All Architect of the Capitol (AOC) vacancy announcements are advertised through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website at USAJOBS.gov.

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Behind the Scenes

Embracing a Vintage Electric Cargo Tricycle for Greener Gardening

This innovative mode of transportation allows the dedicated gardening staff to move throughout the historic grounds of the U.S. Capitol with ease, all while carrying up to an impressive 300 pounds of gardening tools and horticultural materials.

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Behind the Scenes

Leaves On, Leaves Off: Capitol Grounds Works Through the Winter

In the bleak winter, when most Washingtonians are looking to stay indoors, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team still spends a lot of time outside.

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Behind the Scenes

Summer Interns Gain Experience for Future Seasons of Their Careers

From carpentry and photography to clerking and gardening, the AOC internship program exposes students to a host of opportunities within the federal government.

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Behind the Scenes

A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants

Nick Nelson combines diverse passions into a landscape architecture career.

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