DOT
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures safe, efficient transportation systems that serve the United States and the international community.
$9.0B
FYFY2026 Contract Spending
~55,000
Employees (Est.)
$105 billion (FY2024)
Total Budget (Est.)
40%+ of prime contracts to small business
Small Business Goal
Mission & Overview
“To deliver the world's leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy.”
Headquarters:Washington, D.C.
Website:www.transportation.gov
Procurement Office:Office of the Senior Procurement Executive
Key Programs & Initiatives
- 1Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- 2Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- 3Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- 4National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- 5Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Major Contract Vehicles
Key acquisition vehicles used by DOT for procuring goods and services.
eFAST
FAA electronic FAA Acquisition System Toolset
DOT BPAs
Various blanket purchase agreements
Engineering Support Services
Technical and engineering support
IT Services
Information technology contracts
Recent Initiatives & Priorities
Current focus areas that may present contracting opportunities.
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementationElectric vehicle infrastructureAviation system modernization (NextGen)Autonomous vehicle technologyTransportation cybersecurity
How to Win DOT Contracts
- Understand modal administration structures
- Build transportation engineering expertise
- Focus on aviation, highway, or transit specialties
- Develop safety and compliance capabilities
- Understand DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) programs
Recommended Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- FAA certifications (for aviation work)
- ISO 9001:2015
- CMMI (for software development)
- DBE certification
Top Industries for DOT
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