FCC contracts: Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FCC buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $169.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 64%
Open FCC contracts, due soonest
- FCC OEA Optimization Request for Information (RFI)
Due in 8 daysOct 12, 2026
- USAC RFP: Oracle Operations and Maintenance Services
✦ The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the not-for-profit that runs the FCC's Universal Service Fund, is asking for proposals for Oracle Operations and Maintenance…
Due in 21 daysOct 26, 2026
What FCC is buying right now
NAICS codes on FCC's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 1 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 |
FCC contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $156.3 million |
| FY2025 | $66.4 million |
| FY2026 | $169.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FCC spends the most on
Industries with the most FCC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $153.4 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $114.7 million |
| 541211 | Offices of Certified Public Accountants | $30.1 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $20.8 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $18.5 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $15.7 million |
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $10.6 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $9.6 million |
Small business contracts at FCC
About 64% of FCC'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:
- 8(a): $43.3 million
- Small business: $31.6 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $16.4 million
- Women-owned: $3.7 million
- HUBZone: $203,195
Set-asides on FCC's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins FCC contracts
Companies with the most FCC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. | $42.5 million |
| Ernst & Young LLP | $30.2 million |
| Securigence LLC | $29.9 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $23.7 million |
| The Mitre Corporation | $23.6 million |
| Costquest Associates LLC | $23.3 million |
| Power Auctions LLC | $21.5 million |
| Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions LLC | $17.2 million |
| Strategic Communications LLC | $16.4 million |
| Evoke Research and Consulting, LLC | $14.2 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 FCC's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FCC contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FCC contract opportunities?
The Federal Communications Commission posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 2 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 FCC spend on contracts?
The Federal Communications Commission obligated about $169.9 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 64% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FCC's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FCC contract dollars were Soft Tech Consulting, Inc., Ernst & Young LLP and Securigence LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FCC?
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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