NHTSA contracts: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what NHTSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $297.7 million
- Share to small businesses
- 40%
Open NHTSA contracts, due soonest
- Countermeasures That Work (CMTW) Updates
✦ NHTSA wants a contractor to update its Countermeasures That Work guide for state highway safety offices, turning the 12th edition into the 13th, including its electronic version.
Due in 29 daysNov 5, 2026
What NHTSA is buying right now
NAICS codes on NHTSA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 |
NHTSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $335.8 million |
| FY2025 | $268.4 million |
| FY2026 | $297.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What NHTSA spends the most on
Industries with the most NHTSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541810 | Advertising Agencies | $254 million |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $125.7 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $123.9 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $121.2 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $42.7 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $30.6 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $26 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $23.6 million |
Small business contracts at NHTSA
About 40% of NHTSA'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: $97.8 million
- 8(a): $35.8 million
Set-asides on NHTSA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
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Who wins NHTSA contracts
Companies with the most NHTSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Stratacomm, LLC | $229.4 million |
| KLD Associates Inc | $93.6 million |
| Transportation Research Center Inc | $77.6 million |
| Spatial Front Inc | $48.2 million |
| Strongbridge LLC | $41.5 million |
| Halvik LLC | $32.2 million |
| The Advertising Council Inc | $24.2 million |
| University of Utah | $21.8 million |
| Westat, Inc. | $20.1 million |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $19.4 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 NHTSA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open NHTSA contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find NHTSA contract opportunities?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 1 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 NHTSA spend on contracts?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration obligated about $297.7 million 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 NHTSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most NHTSA contract dollars were Stratacomm, LLC, KLD Associates Inc and Transportation Research Center Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at NHTSA?
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 National Highway Traffic Safety 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.