Manages Social Security benefits and programs. Major buyer of IT systems, claims processing, and administrative services.
FY2026 Budget
$30B+ (Social Security administration, benefits management)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@ssa.gov
2026 Trend
Legacy system modernization, digital services expansion, fraud detection and prevention, customer service digitalization
Top NAICS Codes for SSA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541512
541611
561210
334512
541511
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Social Security IT systems and modernization
Claims processing and benefits administration
Fraud detection and prevention systems
Customer service and public-facing IT
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- IT modernization for aging systems
- Customer service and digital transformation
- Security and data protection critical (SSNs)
- Multi-year contracts for system upgrades
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
SSA is steady buyer of IT services with large budgets. Legacy system modernization = ongoing contracts. Good for IT firms specializing in government systems. Compliance high due to data sensitivity.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. SSA 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@ssa.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 Social Security Administration procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Social Security Administration (SSA) has a FY2026 budget of $30B+ (Social Security administration, benefits management). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Legacy system modernization, digital services expansion, fraud detection and prevention, customer service digitalization. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541512, 541611, 561210.
How can small businesses access SSA forecast data?
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Social Security 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@ssa.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 SSA forecast for small businesses?
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Social Security Administration forecasts set-aside competitions for: Social Security IT systems and modernization; Claims processing and benefits administration; Fraud detection and prevention 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 SSA contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Social Security Administration are: 541512, 541611, 561210, 334512, 541511. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and SSA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does SSA post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Social Security Administration, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@ssa.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.