Manages scientific research, natural resource assessment, and environmental data. Buyer of research services, IT, and technical support.
FY2026 Budget
$1.2B+ (geological surveys, environmental monitoring, research)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - usgsosdbuprograms@usgs.gov
2026 Trend
Climate change research, earthquake early warning systems, water resource assessment, environmental resilience mapping
Top NAICS Codes for USGS
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541320
541611
541711
237310
334512
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Geological and environmental research services
Data collection and analysis systems
Scientific software development
Field operations and technical support
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Research and development contracts require specialized expertise
- Data analytics and visualization increasingly important
- Environmental compliance and reporting services
- Academic partnerships and small research teams welcomed
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
USGS offers excellent opportunities for environmental, scientific, and IT firms. Lower contract volumes but less competitive. Strong focus on research/innovation = good for specialized contractors. Moderate compliance burden.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. USGS 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 - usgsosdbuprograms@usgs.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 United States Geological Survey procurement forecast for FY2026?
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United States Geological Survey (USGS) has a FY2026 budget of $1.2B+ (geological surveys, environmental monitoring, research). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Climate change research, earthquake early warning systems, water resource assessment, environmental resilience mapping. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541320, 541611, 541711.
How can small businesses access USGS forecast data?
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United States Geological Survey publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - usgsosdbuprograms@usgs.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 USGS forecast for small businesses?
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United States Geological Survey forecasts set-aside competitions for: Geological and environmental research services; Data collection and analysis systems; Scientific software development. 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 USGS contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at United States Geological Survey are: 541320, 541611, 541711, 237310, 334512. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and USGS as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does USGS post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including United States Geological Survey, post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - usgsosdbuprograms@usgs.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.