Department of Transportation - Federal Contracts
The Department of Transportation has awarded 36,009 federal contracts worth $255.5B to 2,857 recipients, an average of $7.1M per award. About 3% of its awards flow through small-business set-aside programs. There are currently 26 open solicitations accepting bids. Explore set-asides, top contractors, the buying sub-agencies, and live opportunities below.
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In FY2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $248.6B across 24,490 contract actions, an average of $7.1M per award. Roughly 3% of its awards are reserved for small businesses through programs such as 8(a) Business Development, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small Business. Its most active buying office is the Federal Aviation Administration. Vendors most commonly compete under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 483111. Most of this work is performed in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Its largest small-business channel is 8(a) Business Development, with 656 awards worth $263.3M. Beyond Federal Aviation Administration, other active buying offices include Federal Highway Administration and Maritime Administration. Over the years on record it has obligated funds to 2,857 distinct contractors, and currently lists 26 open solicitations accepting bids. Vendors pursuing Department of Transportation work should register in SAM.gov under the NAICS codes listed above, track the open solicitations, and set an alert to be notified the moment a new opportunity is posted.
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