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Federal Communications Commission

FCC

The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It spends $300M+ annually on IT systems, spectrum management technology, and professional services.

$300M+
Annual Contract Spend
$400M+
Annual Budget
40%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Federal Communications Commission historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

40%
Small Business
5%
SDVOSB
6%
WOSB
3%
HUBZone
8%
8(a)

What FCC Buys

Federal Communications Commission is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

IT systems
Spectrum management technology
Data analytics
Professional services
Communications technology
Cloud services

How to Get on FCC's Radar

The contractors who win FCC contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register with the FCC Office of the Managing Director procurement at fcc.gov/about-fcc/procurement

2

Monitor FCC solicitations on SAM.gov filtered to FCC contracting offices

3

Target FCC's IT modernization and spectrum management systems

4

Contact the FCC OSDBU for small business outreach and matchmaking

Attend FCC industry days in Washington DC for IT procurement briefings

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) modernization
02Spectrum Access System (SAS)
03Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) oversight
04Emergency Alert System technology
05FCC IT Enterprise

Top NAICS Codes at FCC

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Federal Communications Commission. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
518210Data Processing and Hosting Services
$2.1M avg →
541690Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with FCC?

SAM.gov + FCC Office of Managing Director. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Federal Communications Commission's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with FCC contracts?

Federal Communications Commission awards 40% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 5% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 8%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does FCC spend on contracts annually?

Federal Communications Commission spends approximately $300M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $400M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active FCC solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Federal Communications Commission as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every FCC solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.