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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