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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What is the Environmental Protection Agency procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a FY2026 budget of $11B+ (environmental protection, compliance, research). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Climate pollution reduction programs, environmental justice initiatives, water infrastructure improvements, renewable energy transition. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541320, 541611, 561210.
How can small businesses access EPA forecast data?
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - osdbuprograms@epa.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 EPA forecast for small businesses?
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Environmental Protection Agency forecasts set-aside competitions for: Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting systems; Water quality and air quality assessment services; Waste management and pollution prevention programs. 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 EPA contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Environmental Protection Agency are: 541320, 541611, 561210, 562111, 334512. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and EPA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does EPA post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Environmental Protection Agency, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - osdbuprograms@epa.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.