PHMSA contracts: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what PHMSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $47.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 58%
Open PHMSA contracts, due soonest
- Pipeline Safety Research and Development (R&D) - Research Announcement 12
✦ The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for applications for pipeline safety research projects.
Due in 29 daysNov 2, 2026
- Core Research Program Technology Transfer & Commercialization Advancement
Due in 43 daysNov 16, 2026
- Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Research Initiative – FY2026 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)
Due in 44 daysNov 18, 2026
What PHMSA is buying right now
NAICS codes on PHMSA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 1 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
PHMSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $45.9 million |
| FY2025 | $39.1 million |
| FY2026 | $47.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What PHMSA spends the most on
Industries with the most PHMSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $42.7 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $19.1 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $15.5 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $10.2 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $7.9 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $7.5 million |
| 561110 | Office Administrative Services | $6.7 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $3.3 million |
Small business contracts at PHMSA
About 58% of PHMSA'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: $43.2 million
- 8(a): $4.2 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $1.9 million
- Women-owned: $69,570
- HUBZone: $16,519
Set-asides on PHMSA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
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Who wins PHMSA contracts
Companies with the most PHMSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Halvik LLC | $19.3 million |
| Groundswell Corporation | $14 million |
| Strongbridge LLC | $12.1 million |
| Solve Technologies, L.L.C. | $7.2 million |
| Incentive Technology Group LLC | $4.7 million |
| Snow Eagle Consulting, LLC | $4.6 million |
| Mallory & Associates LLC | $4.5 million |
| Cycla Corporation | $4.4 million |
| Fedtec LLC | $3.8 million |
| Absg Consulting Inc | $3.6 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 PHMSA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open PHMSA contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find PHMSA contract opportunities?
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 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 PHMSA spend on contracts?
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration obligated about $47.3 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 58% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are PHMSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most PHMSA contract dollars were Halvik LLC, Groundswell Corporation and Strongbridge LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at PHMSA?
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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 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.