Procures transportation infrastructure, logistics, safety systems, and IT support. Major buyer of engineering and construction services.
FY2026 Budget
$80B+ (infrastructure, transit, safety systems)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@dot.gov
2026 Trend
Infrastructure bill funding boost, electric vehicle adoption, autonomous vehicle testing, supply chain modernization
Top NAICS Codes for DOT
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541320
541330
561210
235110
237310
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Transportation infrastructure engineering and design
Transit system operations and management
Logistics and supply chain systems
Safety and compliance monitoring systems
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Infrastructure bill (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) creating 5-10 year buying surge
- Construction and engineering contracts predominate
- DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) set-asides common
- Multi-state coordination required for highway/transit projects
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
DOT is booming due to infrastructure funding. Excellent for engineering, construction, logistics, and IT firms. Infrastructure projects = predictable, multi-year contracts. Compliance moderate but DBE requirements matter if applicable.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. DOT updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@dot.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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What is the Department of Transportation procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Department of Transportation (DOT) has a FY2026 budget of $80B+ (infrastructure, transit, safety systems). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Infrastructure bill funding boost, electric vehicle adoption, autonomous vehicle testing, supply chain modernization. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541320, 541330, 561210.
How can small businesses access DOT forecast data?
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Department of Transportation publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@dot.gov to request upcoming acquisition forecasts directly. Many agencies publish annual small business forecasts 6-12 months in advance of RFP release.
What types of contracts does DOT forecast for small businesses?
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Department of Transportation forecasts set-aside competitions for: Transportation infrastructure engineering and design; Transit system operations and management; Logistics and supply chain systems. These include both new requirements and recompetes of existing contracts. Monitoring recompetes is the most reliable way to find upcoming opportunities at this agency.
What NAICS codes should I focus on for DOT contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Department of Transportation are: 541320, 541330, 561210, 235110, 237310. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and DOT as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does DOT post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Department of Transportation, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@dot.gov) and subscribe to industry day announcements. Engaging with the agency pre-RFP — through RFI responses, capability statement submissions, and industry days — significantly increases your probability of win when the solicitation drops.