PBS contracts: Public Buildings Service
The Public Buildings Service, part of the General Services Administration, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what PBS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 80
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 42%
Open PBS contracts, due soonest
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO RENEW LEASE TO HOUSE 7,844 ANSI/BOMA OFFICE AREA SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND RELATED SPACE IN WEST PLAINS, MO
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility Design-Build Services Solicitation
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: Solicitation No. 3LA0262
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Request for Lease Proposals No. 2PR0171-1, U.S. Government Seeks to Lease Warehouse Space in Bayamon, PR
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- BEP Hyattsville MD
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Seeking Competitive Lease Proposals –- Management Hub -- Office Space in in Philadelphia, PA - Request for Lease Proposals No. 26NAT02
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
What PBS is buying right now
NAICS codes on PBS'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) | 50 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 19 |
| 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | 2 |
| 531130 | Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | 2 |
| 711510 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 1 |
| 531190 | Lessors of Other Real Estate Property | 1 |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | 1 |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | 1 |
PBS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.5 billion |
| FY2026 | $4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What PBS spends the most on
Industries with the most PBS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $5.8 billion |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $2.1 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1.3 billion |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $491.6 million |
| 221122 | Electric Power Distribution | $243.3 million |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | $227.8 million |
| 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $161.8 million |
| 236210 | Industrial Building Construction | $154.9 million |
Small business contracts at PBS
About 42% of PBS'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): $783.5 million
- Small business: $518.8 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $55 million
- HUBZone: $12.9 million
- Women-owned: $10.7 million
Set-asides on PBS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 65
- Total small business set-aside: 12
- 8(a) set-aside: 2
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins PBS contracts
Companies with the most PBS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Hensel Phelps Construction Co. | $968.3 million |
| Clark Construction Group LLC | $648.5 million |
| Davis Constructors & Engineers, Inc. | $469.9 million |
| Ameresco Inc | $400.4 million |
| Brasfield & Gorrie LLC | $337.7 million |
| J.E. Dunn Construction Company | $244 million |
| South Dade Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc | $219.4 million |
| Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. | $205.6 million |
| Mcgough Construction Co., LLC | $200.2 million |
| Honeywell International, Inc | $183.7 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 PBS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open PBS contracts are in District of Columbia, California and Georgia.
- District of Columbia: 8 open
- California: 7 open
- Georgia: 7 open
- New York: 4 open
- Ohio: 4 open
- Texas: 4 open
- Florida: 3 open
- Maine: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find PBS contract opportunities?
The Public Buildings Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 80 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 PBS spend on contracts?
The Public Buildings Service obligated about $4 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 42% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are PBS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most PBS contract dollars were Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Clark Construction Group LLC and Davis Constructors & Engineers, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at PBS?
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 Public Buildings Service, 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.