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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