Agency Profile / FY2026
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations, conducting research, and providing grants.
$454.6M
FY2026 spending
~15,000
Employees
$12B
Total budget
40%+
Small business goal
FY2026 prime contract awards from USASpending.gov·Agency budget, headcount, and small business goal from agency public disclosures
Mission & Overview
“To protect human health and the environment.”
Headquarters:Washington, D.C.
Website:www.epa.gov
Procurement Office:Office of Acquisition Solutions (OAS)
Key Programs & Initiatives
- 1Superfund cleanup
- 2Clean Air Act implementation
- 3Water quality programs
- 4Environmental research
- 5Enforcement and compliance
Major Contract Vehicles
Key acquisition vehicles used by EPA for procuring goods and services.
EPA BPAs
Blanket purchase agreements for various services
Scientific and Technical Support
Environmental research contracts
GSA Schedules
EPA uses GSA vehicles extensively
Environmental Consulting BPAs
Site assessment and remediation
Recent Initiatives & Priorities
Current focus areas that may present contracting opportunities.
Environmental justice initiativesPFAS contamination cleanupClimate adaptation planningInfrastructure Investment Act projectsEnvironmental data modernization
How to Win EPA Contracts
- Build environmental science expertise
- Understand EPA regional structure
- Focus on environmental remediation experience
- Develop water and air quality capabilities
- Stay current on environmental regulations
Recommended Certifications
- Environmental consulting certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) licenses
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- HAZWOPER certification
- State environmental licenses
Top Industries for EPA
Environmental Consulting541620Research & Development541715
Remediation Services562910
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Book a DemoContract spending data sourced from USASpending.gov, the official source for federal spending data. Employee counts and budget figures are estimates based on publicly available information.