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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