NOAA contracts: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what NOAA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 8
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.5 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 50%
Open NOAA contracts, due soonest
- Notice of Intent to Renew - Tucson, AZ
Due in 5 daysOct 10, 2026
- NOAA P-3 Rolls-Royce Maintenance & Support Service
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Renew - Tulsa, OK
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Renew - North Little Rock, AR
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- NOAA/USCG Cutter STORIS Homeporting Project
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- NESDIS Enterprise Mission Operations (NEMO)
Due in 14 daysOct 19, 2026
What NOAA is buying right now
NAICS codes on NOAA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | 3 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 2 |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | 1 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 1 |
NOAA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $2.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.5 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What NOAA spends the most on
Industries with the most NOAA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $876.6 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $768.9 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $686.6 million |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $608 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $428.4 million |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $395.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $382.5 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $376 million |
Small business contracts at NOAA
About 50% of NOAA'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: $934.8 million
- 8(a): $359 million
- Women-owned: $180.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $55.9 million
- HUBZone: $35.7 million
Set-asides on NOAA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 7
- Total small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins NOAA contracts
Companies with the most NOAA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $489.9 million |
| Earth Resources Technology, LLC | $371.4 million |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $295.6 million |
| Lynker Corporation | $275.9 million |
| Peraton Inc. | $261.1 million |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc. | $217.1 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $215.6 million |
| Gama-1 Technologies, LLC | $176.1 million |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $123.2 million |
| Jag Alaska Inc. | $115.7 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 NOAA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open NOAA contracts are in Maryland, Arkansas and Arizona.
- Maryland: 2 open
- Arkansas: 1 open
- Arizona: 1 open
- Mississippi: 1 open
- Oklahoma: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find NOAA contract opportunities?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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 NOAA spend on contracts?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration obligated about $2.5 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 50% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are NOAA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most NOAA contract dollars were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Earth Resources Technology, LLC and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at NOAA?
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 Oceanic and Atmospheric 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.