USGS contracts: U.S. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey, part of the Department of the Interior, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USGS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 8
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $439 million
- Share to small businesses
- 33%
Open USGS contracts, due soonest
- ACID VIALS
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Replacement of NWQL's Wastewater Treatment Monitor
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- PURCHASE OF A FORKLIFT
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- BPA FOR VIRUS ISOLATION AND PCR ANALYSIS
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- SHAKEALERT PRODUCTION CODE REVIEW
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- PURCHASE OF A FORKLIFT
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
What USGS is buying right now
NAICS codes on USGS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 2 |
| 333924 | Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 2 |
| 325199 | All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 1 |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | 1 |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | 1 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 1 |
USGS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $604.9 million |
| FY2025 | $373.5 million |
| FY2026 | $439 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What USGS spends the most on
Industries with the most USGS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541360 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | $365.7 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $156.4 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $130.1 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $105.5 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $68.4 million |
| 334513 | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | $60.4 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $57.6 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $57.1 million |
Small business contracts at USGS
About 33% of USGS'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: $140.1 million
- 8(a): $33.8 million
- Women-owned: $1.1 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $1 million
- HUBZone: $79,223
Set-asides on USGS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
- Total small business set-aside: 4
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Who wins USGS contracts
Companies with the most USGS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $167.1 million |
| Hensel Phelps Construction Co | $110 million |
| NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | $89 million |
| Woolpert, Inc. | $85.5 million |
| Peraton Inc. | $57.5 million |
| Fugro USA Land, Inc. | $57.1 million |
| Dewberry Engineers Inc. | $49.6 million |
| Nationwide It Services Inc | $44.6 million |
| General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $40.6 million |
| Merrick-Surdex Joint Venture LLP | $40 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 USGS contract opportunities?
The U.S. Geological Survey 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 USGS spend on contracts?
The U.S. Geological Survey obligated about $439 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 33% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are USGS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USGS contract dollars were KBR Wyle Services, LLC, Hensel Phelps Construction Co and NV5 Geospatial, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USGS?
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. Geological Survey, 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.