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Department of Transportation Contract Awards & Intelligence
Department of Transportation (DOT) shows $45.8B in SCOUT transaction volume across 12,075 award actions (trailing 12 months ending March 2026, ≥$25K floor), with an average action value of $3.8M. The agency focuses on aviation systems, highway infrastructure, air traffic control modernization, transit, and transportation safety. SCOUT aggregates all USASpending transaction records including modifications — differs from published FY2025 annual totals. See methodology note below. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · FPDS.
$45.8B
SCOUT Transaction Vol.
12,075
Total Awards
$3.8M
Avg. Award Value
2026-03-04
Data Through
Top DOT Contractors by Obligation — FY2025
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Harris Corporation | 13 | $6.3B |
| #2 | The MITRE Corporation | 14 | $2.4B |
| #3 | Leidos, Inc. | 99 | $1.8B |
| #4 | Raytheon Company | 55 | $1.6B |
| #5 | Parsons Government Services Inc. | 4 | $1.5B |
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SCOUT Analysis — DOT Market Intelligence
DOT obligated $45.8B across 12,075 contracts in the trailing 12 months (≥$25K floor), with the FAA accounting for the largest share — dominated by NextGen air traffic control modernization.
Harris Corporation leads DOT prime awards at $6.3B, reflecting its dominant position in FAA communications and air traffic management systems.
FAA NextGen and future air navigation service (ANS) programs represent a sustained multi-billion dollar market for avionics, software, and systems engineering firms.
DOT infrastructure programs tied to IIJA funding continue to generate new construction management and engineering support solicitations at FHWA and FTA.
Open DOT Contract Opportunities
Active federal solicitations at Department of Transportation — updated daily from SAM.gov and tracked in PrimeRFP SCOUT.
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View all open opportunities →DOT Recompete Pipeline
Contracts expiring within the next 12–24 months at Department of Transportation. Incumbent, estimated value, and recompete signals tracked by SCOUT.
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View recompete pipeline in SCOUT →Frequently Asked Questions — Department of Transportation Contracting
How much does the Department of Transportation spend on contracts?
DOT obligated $45.8B across 12,075 contracts in the trailing 12 months ending March 2026 (≥$25K floor). The FAA is the largest DOT contracting component, with major spend on air traffic control modernization. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.
Who are the top DOT contractors?
Top DOT contractors (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) include Harris Corporation ($6.3B), MITRE Corporation ($2.4B), Leidos ($1.8B), Raytheon ($1.6B), and Parsons Government Services ($1.5B).
What FAA contract opportunities exist for IT and engineering firms?
The FAA uses FAA ITES for IT services and OASIS+ for professional services. Major opportunity areas include NextGen air traffic modernization, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and ground systems engineering.
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