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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.

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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.

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

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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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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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Noteworthy Updates

The team found and collected seeds from the rare Glen Rose yucca (Yucca necopina), native only in a few counties in Texas.

Behind the Scenes

Collecting and Growing Texas Native Plants for Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation

Throughout 2020 while the United States Botanic Garden was closed to the public, the Horticulture team continued stewarding its plant collection. Several Horticulture team members were paying special attention to a new batch of plants grown from seeds harvested during a plant-collecting trip to Texas.

A member of the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team at work in the park above the House office buildings garage.

Behind the Scenes

New Pesticide Recertification Program

Recertifications during the COVID-19 pandemic required a new approach.

View of the U.S. Capitol during Sunrise in January 2019.

Behind the Scenes

U.S. Capitol Clean-up

The events of January 6 left most of the nation at a standstill, but Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees immediately went to work, restoring the building and grounds to their proper condition so that Congress could safely reconvene and inaugural preparations could get back on track.

View of the north congressional stand under construction for the 2021 inauguration.

Behind the Scenes

By the Numbers: Presidential Inauguration 2021

Much goes into the presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. Here are a few numbers that help set the stage for this special day.

Architect of the Capitol Human Capital Management Division staff on the West Front.

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We list job opportunities on LinkedIn and highlight five featured openings each week. All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS.gov.