01 / Department Profile
Department of Transportation Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 6900
Department of Transportation purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Department of Transportation contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Department of Transportation accounts for 1.2% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 43 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Transportation contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the department’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$14.10B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $14.10B | 27,992 | 3,271 | +56.2% |
| FY 2025 | $9.02B | 31,043 | 3,589 | +5.3% |
| FY 2024 | $8.56B | 30,674 | 3,690 | −1.5% |
| FY 2023 | $8.69B | 29,536 | 3,721 | +9.2% |
| FY 2022 | $7.96B | 29,583 | 3,706 | +14.2% |
| FY 2021 | $6.97B | 27,593 | 3,725 | +2.5% |
| FY 2020 | $6.80B | 27,661 | 3,814 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Transportation?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
| Contracting agency | Code | Obligations | Department share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6920 | $38.63B | 62.2% | 121,413 | 4,428 | 334511 | 5840 | |
| 6925 | $8.92B | 14.4% | 27,660 | 1,585 | 237310 | Y1LB | |
| 6938 | $8.32B | 13.4% | 23,925 | 1,089 | 336611 | Y1ED | |
| 6940 | $1.97B | 3.2% | 4,071 | 306 | 541810 | R701 | |
| 6901 | $1.65B | 2.7% | 13,252 | 1,258 | 541519 | D306 | |
| 6955 | $885.54M | 1.4% | 5,254 | 249 | 541611 | R408 | |
| 6953 | $680.50M | 1.1% | 1,641 | 234 | 541519 | R499 | |
| 6930 | $619.81M | 1.0% | 3,698 | 397 | 541330 | H222 | |
| 6957 | $326.64M | 0.5% | 2,060 | 276 | 541512 | C214 | |
| 6947 | $102.09M | 0.2% | 1,108 | 227 | 236220 | Y1AA |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Department of Transportation contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $9.47B | 30,942 | 540 | 15.3% |
| 237310 | HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $5.40B | 5,063 | 468 | 8.7% |
| 483111 | DEEP SEA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | $4.02B | 15,606 | 14 | 6.5% |
| 517310 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESELLERS | $3.99B | 841 | 1 | 6.4% |
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $3.20B | 1,483 | 103 | 5.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $3.10B | 8,936 | 405 | 5.0% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $2.72B | 7,633 | 194 | 4.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.53B | 14,450 | 610 | 4.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $2.08B | 6,500 | 243 | 3.3% |
| 488111 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | $2.03B | 777 | 8 | 3.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Transportation buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $6.81B | 19,331 | 481 | 11.0% |
| Y1LB | CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS | $5.38B | 4,874 | 410 | 8.7% |
| M1PZ | OPERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES | $3.98B | 15,588 | 15 | 6.4% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $3.59B | 14,314 | 614 | 5.8% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $3.03B | 11,885 | 389 | 4.9% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $2.60B | 414 | 37 | 4.2% |
| K017 | MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT | $1.91B | 1,260 | 3 | 3.1% |
| S113 | TELEPHONE AND-OR COMMUNICATIONS SER | $1.38B | 582 | 9 | 2.2% |
| M1BA | OPERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWERS | $1.36B | 648 | 5 | 2.2% |
| 7G21 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.33B | 176 | 39 | 2.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Transportation obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIS CORPORATION | $3.99B | 841 | 6.4% | NAICS 517310 · PSC DG11 |
| TOTE SERVICES, LLC | $3.03B | 3,116 | 4.9% | NAICS 336611 · PSC Y1ED |
| CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $1.54B | 2,048 | 2.5% | NAICS 483111 · PSC M1PZ |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.44B | 1,354 | 2.3% | NAICS 334511 · PSC 5840 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | $1.17B | 3,041 | 1.9% | NAICS 334111 · PSC 7C20 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $1.16B | 351 | 1.9% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $1.05B | 181 | 1.7% | NAICS 518210 · PSC K017 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP | $863.63M | 3,082 | 1.4% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
| FREQUENTIS USA, INC. | $857.68M | 200 | 1.4% | NAICS 334210 · PSC 7G21 |
| NOBLIS, INC. | $758.81M | 1,272 | 1.2% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Transportation award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 95.5%
Small-business share 6.5%
Set-aside share 42.4%
Average action value $304.3K
Largest recorded action $482.03M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Transportation award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JF726F00030N | TOTE SERVICES, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $482.03M | 336611 | Y1ED | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION |
| 6991PE26F00274N | PACIFIC-GULF MARINE, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 483111 | M1PZ | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 6991PE DOT MARITIME ADMIN |
| 693JK426P600049 | PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $74.7K | 561920 | R699 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 693JK4 OST |
| 693JK421F970005 | PERSONALITY MATTERS, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | -$58.8K | 611430 | R431 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 693JK4 OST |
| 693JK425F90018N | SFOURES LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $228.8K | 541519 | 7D20 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 693JK4 OST |
| 6991PE26F00168N | TOTE SERVICES, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 483111 | M1PZ | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 6991PE DOT MARITIME ADMIN |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Department of Transportation represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$62.11B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 204,082 contract actions and an average action value of $304.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 10 contracting agencies and 43 offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 95.5% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541330 and PSC R425. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.