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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What is the Federal Aviation Administration procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a FY2026 budget of $18B+ (air traffic control, aviation safety, modernization). The procurement trend for 2026 is: NextGen air traffic control system, drone integration, airport modernization, aviation cybersecurity. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541330, 541512, 611710.
How can small businesses access FAA forecast data?
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Federal Aviation Administration publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@faa.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 FAA forecast for small businesses?
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Federal Aviation Administration forecasts set-aside competitions for: Air traffic control systems; Aviation safety IT; Drone management 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 FAA contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Federal Aviation Administration are: 541330, 541512, 611710, 334290, 541511. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and FAA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does FAA post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Federal Aviation Administration, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@faa.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.