FHWA contracts: Federal Highway Administration
The Federal Highway Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FHWA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 40
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 54%
Open FHWA contracts, due soonest
- 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
- Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Sources Sought for OR FS FREWN602 28(1), Forest Road 28 Reconstruction
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Sources Sought for OR FS FREWN602 28(1), Road 28 Reconstruction
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Infrastructure Standards Development, Maintenance, and Related Activities
Due in 5 daysOct 10, 2026
What FHWA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FHWA'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 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 4 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 3 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 1 |
| 813920 | Professional Organizations | 1 |
| 524298 | All Other Insurance Related Activities | 1 |
| 531320 | Offices of Real Estate Appraisers | 1 |
FHWA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.2 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FHWA spends the most on
Industries with the most FHWA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $2.2 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $371.3 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $359.9 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $217.3 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $108.9 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $81.8 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $81.2 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $51.4 million |
Small business contracts at FHWA
About 54% of FHWA'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: $723 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $102.3 million
- 8(a): $51.8 million
- HUBZone: $48.6 million
- Women-owned: $1.7 million
Set-asides on FHWA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 31
- Total small business set-aside: 9
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins FHWA contracts
Companies with the most FHWA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Science Applications International Corporation | $176.4 million |
| Granite Construction Company | $156.7 million |
| Estes Bros. Const. Inc. | $121.4 million |
| Amrize Southwest Inc | $96.4 million |
| Central Southern Construction Corp. | $92.5 million |
| Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. | $87.2 million |
| Eclipse Companies, LLC | $86.4 million |
| Steve Manning Construction Inc | $83.7 million |
| Fort Myer Construction Corp | $58.6 million |
| Noblis, Inc. | $51.8 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 FHWA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FHWA contracts are in Washington, District of Columbia and Wyoming.
- Washington: 6 open
- District of Columbia: 5 open
- Wyoming: 4 open
- Oregon: 3 open
- Colorado: 3 open
- Idaho: 3 open
- Alaska: 2 open
- California: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FHWA contract opportunities?
The Federal Highway Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 40 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 FHWA spend on contracts?
The Federal Highway Administration obligated about $1.3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 54% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FHWA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FHWA contract dollars were Science Applications International Corporation, Granite Construction Company and Estes Bros. Const. Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FHWA?
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 Highway 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.