DOT contracts: Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DOT buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 80
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $14.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 33%
Open DOT contracts, due soonest
- Snow Removal Washington ARTCC & Potomac TRACON/FAA Command Center
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Sources Sought for Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 and Enhanced Map Overlays Database
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Build America Bureau - Technical Advisor
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- CO NP BLCA 10(1) South Rim Drive
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Architecture and Engineering Services - MMAC
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
DOT agencies with open contracts
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 40 open
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): 28 open
- Maritime Administration (MARAD): 4 open
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA): 3 open
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): 3 open
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): 1 open
What DOT is buying right now
NAICS codes on DOT's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 28 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 9 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 5 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 3 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 3 |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | 3 |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 2 |
| 611512 | Flight Training | 2 |
| 513210 | Software Publishers | 1 |
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 1 |
DOT contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $8.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $9 billion |
| FY2026 | $14.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DOT spends the most on
Industries with the most DOT contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $4.7 billion |
| 517310 | Telecommunications Resellers | $2.5 billion |
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $2.2 billion |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $2.2 billion |
| 334210 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | $1.5 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.4 billion |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $1.3 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1.3 billion |
Small business contracts at DOT
About 33% of DOT's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $2.2 billion
- 8(a): $647.2 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $297.9 million
- HUBZone: $69.4 million
- Women-owned: $58.2 million
Set-asides on DOT's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 60
- Total small business set-aside: 17
- 8(a) set-aside: 1
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins DOT contracts
Companies with the most DOT contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Harris Corporation | $2.5 billion |
| Tote Services, LLC | $1.1 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $952 million |
| Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $939.8 million |
| Frequentis USA, Inc | $821.4 million |
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | $723.9 million |
| Ptsi Managed Services Inc | $638.3 million |
| CDW Government LLC | $604.2 million |
| Indra Air Traffic, Inc. | $547.9 million |
| Leidos, Inc. | $532.2 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where DOT's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DOT contracts are in District of Columbia, Washington and Idaho.
- District of Columbia: 18 open
- Washington: 6 open
- Idaho: 4 open
- Wyoming: 4 open
- Virginia: 3 open
- Colorado: 3 open
- California: 3 open
- Oklahoma: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DOT contract opportunities?
The Department of Transportation posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 80 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does DOT spend on contracts?
The Department of Transportation obligated about $14.1 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 33% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DOT's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DOT contract dollars were Harris Corporation, Tote Services, LLC and Raytheon Company, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DOT?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
Keep going
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- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
- Free help from APEX Accelerators
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Department of Transportation, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.