Manages environmental protection and compliance. Buyer of environmental services, IT systems, and compliance monitoring.
FY2026 Budget
$11B+ (environmental protection, compliance, research)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - osdbuprograms@epa.gov
2026 Trend
Climate pollution reduction programs, environmental justice initiatives, water infrastructure improvements, renewable energy transition
Top NAICS Codes for EPA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541320
541611
561210
562111
334512
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting systems
Water quality and air quality assessment services
Waste management and pollution prevention programs
Environmental IT systems and data management
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Environmental compliance expertise required for most contracts
- State/local partnerships common (tri-party funding)
- Sustainability and green initiatives increasingly valued
- Grant management and reporting requirements
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
EPA is excellent for environmental consulting firms and IT providers. Strong focus on sustainability = aligned with market trends. Lower contract volumes but less competitive. Compliance moderate, with environmental expertise most critical.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. EPA 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 - osdbuprograms@epa.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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