FEMA contracts: Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FEMA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 8
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 40%
Open FEMA contracts, due soonest
- Request for Information - Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Delivery Services
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Level II-Armed Protective Security Officers Indiana
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
- Doing Business with FEMA Webinar Miniseries
Due in 10 daysOct 15, 2026
- Doing Business with FEMA Webinar Miniseries
Due in 10 daysOct 15, 2026
- FEMA's Deployment Management Solution
✦ FEMA is doing market research for a new system to replace its legacy Deployment Tracking System, which manages its incident workforce (readiness, qualifications, deployments and…
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) - AS/GU/CNMI
Due in 25 daysOct 30, 2026
What FEMA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FEMA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 334519 | Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing | 1 |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | 1 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 1 |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | 1 |
FEMA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $2.6 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FEMA spends the most on
Industries with the most FEMA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $840.6 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $566.8 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $523.2 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $482 million |
| 531311 | Residential Property Managers | $368.9 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $313.9 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $270.9 million |
| 541350 | Building Inspection Services | $223.5 million |
Small business contracts at FEMA
About 40% of FEMA'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: $630.9 million
- 8(a): $210.8 million
- HUBZone: $67.6 million
- Women-owned: $17.7 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $17.5 million
Set-asides on FEMA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 7
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins FEMA contracts
Companies with the most FEMA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Fluor Federal Services Inc | $329.1 million |
| Lima Charlie, Inc | $228.6 million |
| American Medical Response, Inc. | $214.6 million |
| Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. | $193.7 million |
| Dewberry Engineers Inc. | $173.7 million |
| Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $168.8 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $147.8 million |
| Itcon Services LLC | $134 million |
| At&t Enterprises, LLC | $118.6 million |
| WSP USA Services Inc. | $117.6 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 FEMA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FEMA contracts are in Alabama, American Samoa and District of Columbia.
- Alabama: 2 open
- American Samoa: 1 open
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- Indiana: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FEMA contract opportunities?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 8 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 FEMA spend on contracts?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency obligated about $1.1 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 40% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FEMA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FEMA contract dollars were Fluor Federal Services Inc, Lima Charlie, Inc and American Medical Response, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FEMA?
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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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.