FAA contracts: Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FAA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 28
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $9.9 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 27%
Open FAA 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
- Architecture and Engineering Services - MMAC
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- BEYOND Phase 2
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Initial and Recurrent Ground School and Simulator Training on Airbus A-330
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Modernization of the Gillespie Field (SEE) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
What FAA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FAA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 3 |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | 3 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 3 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 2 |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 2 |
| 611512 | Flight Training | 2 |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | 1 |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | 1 |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | 1 |
| 541612 | Human Resources Consulting Services | 1 |
FAA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $6 billion |
| FY2026 | $9.9 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FAA spends the most on
Industries with the most FAA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $4 billion |
| 517310 | Telecommunications Resellers | $2.5 billion |
| 334210 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | $1.5 billion |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $1.3 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1.2 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.2 billion |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $997.7 million |
| 488111 | Air Traffic Control | $894.3 million |
Small business contracts at FAA
About 27% of FAA'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: $1.2 billion
- 8(a): $361.6 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $184.4 million
- Women-owned: $45.6 million
- HUBZone: $19.5 million
Set-asides on FAA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 19
- Total small business set-aside: 6
- 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 FAA contracts
Companies with the most FAA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Harris Corporation | $2.5 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $952 million |
| Frequentis USA, Inc | $821.4 million |
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | $723.9 million |
| Ptsi Managed Services Inc | $638.3 million |
| CDW Government LLC | $586.8 million |
| Indra Air Traffic, Inc. | $547.9 million |
| Leidos, Inc. | $532.5 million |
| The Mitre Corporation | $501.2 million |
| Walsh Federal LLC | $408.7 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 FAA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FAA contracts are in District of Columbia, Oklahoma and New Jersey.
- District of Columbia: 4 open
- Oklahoma: 3 open
- New Jersey: 2 open
- Massachusetts: 2 open
- Kansas: 1 open
- New Mexico: 1 open
- California: 1 open
- Virginia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FAA contract opportunities?
The Federal Aviation Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 28 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 FAA spend on contracts?
The Federal Aviation Administration obligated about $9.9 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 27% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FAA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FAA contract dollars were Harris Corporation, Raytheon Company and Frequentis USA, Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FAA?
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.
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- Free help from APEX Accelerators
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration, 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.