Manages aviation safety and air traffic control. Buyer of aerospace engineering, IT systems, and training.
FY2026 Budget
$18B+ (air traffic control, aviation safety, modernization)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@faa.gov
2026 Trend
NextGen air traffic control system, drone integration, airport modernization, aviation cybersecurity
Top NAICS Codes for FAA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541330
541512
611710
334290
541511
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Air traffic control systems
Aviation safety IT
Drone management systems
Airport infrastructure
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Aviation engineering
- Safety-critical systems
- Complex IT projects
- Multi-year modernization
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
FAA offers aerospace IT opportunities. NextGen and drone integration = growth areas. Compliance very high, aviation expertise essential.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. FAA 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@faa.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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