FMCSA contracts: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FMCSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $127 million
- Share to small businesses
- 55%
Upcoming FMCSA contracts from its procurement forecast
FMCSA has 7 planned buys on its published forecast. These aren't on SAM.gov yet, so there's time to introduce your business before the solicitation.
| Planned buy | Award expected | Value | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT SWAT Enterprise · NAICS 541611 | Work starts Dec 2026 | $5M to $9.9M | Not decided yet |
| NTC Program Support · NAICS 611430 | Work starts Jan 2027 | $10M to $19M | Not decided yet |
| Program Support for the Office of Research and Registration · NAICS 541611 | Work starts Jan 2027 | $5M to $9.9M | Not decided yet |
| Support for FMCSA Policy, Plans, & Regulations · NAICS 541611 | Work starts Feb 2027 | $2M to $4.9M | Not decided yet |
| IT SWAT Safety · NAICS 541519 | Work starts Feb 2027 | $10M to $19M | Not decided yet |
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FMCSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $122.9 million |
| FY2025 | $111.7 million |
| FY2026 | $127 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FMCSA spends the most on
Industries with the most FMCSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $125.3 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $70.6 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $40.4 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $34.8 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $14.8 million |
| 811212 | Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance | $11.8 million |
| 541810 | Advertising Agencies | $11 million |
| 561421 | Telephone Answering Services | $8.1 million |
Small business contracts at FMCSA
About 55% of FMCSA'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): $49.2 million
- Small business: $24.6 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $3.8 million
- Women-owned: $418,093
- HUBZone: $97,327
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Who wins FMCSA contracts
Companies with the most FMCSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Senture LLC | $84.3 million |
| Spatial Front Inc | $22.5 million |
| Changeis, Inc. | $18 million |
| Sohum Systems LLC | $17.4 million |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $12.1 million |
| American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the | $11.8 million |
| Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC | $11.7 million |
| New Editions, Inc. | $11.2 million |
| Halvik LLC | $9.3 million |
| Strongbridge LLC | $8.9 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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FMCSA contract opportunities?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 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 FMCSA spend on contracts?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration obligated about $127 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 55% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FMCSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FMCSA contract dollars were Senture LLC, Spatial Front Inc and Changeis, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FMCSA?
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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