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Philadelphia Housing Authority

PHA

PHA is one of the largest public housing authorities in the US, managing 14,000+ units and administering 20,000+ housing vouchers. It spends $300M+ annually on construction, renovation, and facilities management.

$300M+
Annual Contract Spend
$500M+
Annual Budget
25%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Philadelphia Housing Authority 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.

25%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What PHA Buys

Philadelphia Housing Authority is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Building renovation
New construction
Electrical and HVAC
Facilities management
Professional services
Environmental

How to Get on PHA's Radar

The contractors who win PHA 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 as a PHA vendor at pha.phila.gov/about-pha/doing-business-with-pha

2

Apply for Philadelphia MBE/WBE certification for PHA set-aside preferences

3

Contact the PHA Procurement Department for vendor outreach events

4

Monitor PHA solicitations at pha.phila.gov for active RFPs

Attend PHA's annual vendor outreach and pre-bid conferences

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01PHA Capital Program renovation
02Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
03RAD conversion program
04Energy efficiency retrofit program
05Resident employment programs

Top NAICS Codes at PHA

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

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$750K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
561210Facilities Support Services
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with PHA?

PHA vendor portal + Philadelphia MBE/WBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Philadelphia Housing Authority's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with PHA contracts?

Philadelphia Housing Authority awards 25% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does PHA spend on contracts annually?

Philadelphia Housing Authority spends approximately $300M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $500M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active PHA solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Philadelphia Housing Authority 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 PHA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.