FTA contracts: Federal Transit Administration
The Federal Transit Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FTA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $143.7 million
- Share to small businesses
- 54%
Open FTA contracts, due soonest
- FTA Closeout Support 2026
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Special Notice for the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Innovation Showcase: Request for Statements of Interest
Due in 12 daysOct 17, 2026
- FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
Due in 15 daysOct 20, 2026
What FTA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FTA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
FTA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $144.2 million |
| FY2025 | $119.2 million |
| FY2026 | $143.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FTA spends the most on
Industries with the most FTA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $271.8 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $40 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $26.3 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $13.9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $11.5 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $9.4 million |
| 541219 | Other Accounting Services | $8.5 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.4 million |
Small business contracts at FTA
About 54% of FTA'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: $15.3 million
- 8(a): $5.7 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $2.2 million
Set-asides on FTA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins FTA contracts
Companies with the most FTA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Groundswell Corporation | $39.7 million |
| Guidehouse Inc. | $28.3 million |
| Incentive Technology Group LLC | $26.3 million |
| David Evans and Associates, Inc. | $23 million |
| Urban Engineers, Inc | $21.2 million |
| Boyd Caton Group Inc | $18.2 million |
| Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. | $14 million |
| Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered | $10.2 million |
| Longevity Consulting LLC | $10 million |
| TFC Consulting Inc. | $9.4 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 FTA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FTA contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FTA contract opportunities?
The Federal Transit Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 3 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 FTA spend on contracts?
The Federal Transit Administration obligated about $143.7 million 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 FTA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FTA contract dollars were Groundswell Corporation, Guidehouse Inc. and Incentive Technology Group LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FTA?
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.
Keep going
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- How to find government contracts
- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
- Free help from APEX Accelerators
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Federal Transit 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.