USFWS contracts: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USFWS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 20
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $277.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 83%
Open USFWS contracts, due soonest
- AK-BETHEL ADMINISTRATIVE-WINDOW FRAME
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- WI-FWS UPR MS RIV NATL-HERBICIDE TREATMENT AT BRIC
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- MN-MORRIS WMD-ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- MN-MORRIS WMD-ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- ID-CAMAS NWR- Fuel Tanks Wiring
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- ID-CAMAS NWR- Fuel Tanks Wiring
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
What USFWS is buying right now
NAICS codes on USFWS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 237120 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | 2 |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 2 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 2 |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2 |
| 115112 | Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | 2 |
| 321991 | Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing | 1 |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 1 |
| 531320 | Offices of Real Estate Appraisers | 1 |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | 1 |
| 811111 | General Automotive Repair | 1 |
USFWS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $409.1 million |
| FY2025 | $313.7 million |
| FY2026 | $277.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What USFWS spends the most on
Industries with the most USFWS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $325.7 million |
| 115310 | Support Activities for Forestry | $53.6 million |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $45.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $43.8 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $35.2 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $32.7 million |
| 333120 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $31.5 million |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $18.6 million |
Small business contracts at USFWS
About 83% of USFWS'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: $317.5 million
- 8(a): $37.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $4.4 million
- HUBZone: $4.2 million
- Women-owned: $1.2 million
Set-asides on USFWS's open notices right now:
- Total small business set-aside: 15
- No set-aside (full and open): 5
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Who wins USFWS contracts
Companies with the most USFWS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Okie LLC | $19.9 million |
| Ahtna Global LLC | $19.2 million |
| Dofine Sprinkler Rebuilders Inc | $18.5 million |
| Midnight Sun-Centennial Sunnliaq JV, LLC | $14.8 million |
| Chugach Solutions Enterprise, LLC | $14.8 million |
| Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC | $14.4 million |
| Caterpillar Inc | $14.3 million |
| DOT Construction, Inc | $14.2 million |
| Nuaxis LLC | $13.9 million |
| Oac Action Construction Corp. | $13.6 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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find USFWS contract opportunities?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 20 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 USFWS spend on contracts?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service obligated about $277.9 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 83% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are USFWS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USFWS contract dollars were Okie LLC, Ahtna Global LLC and Dofine Sprinkler Rebuilders Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USFWS?
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife 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.