The Port Authority operates JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports, the Port of New York, five bridges and tunnels, the PATH rail system, and the World Trade Center complex — spending $3B+ annually on construction, engineering, and professional services.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 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.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win PANYNJ contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register at panynj.gov/business-opportunities
Get Port Authority MWBE/DBE certification for preference on Port Authority contracts
Contact the Port Authority's Office of Business Diversity for MWBE outreach
Monitor Port Authority solicitations — major projects include JFK redevelopment ($19B)
Attend Port Authority industry days for major capital program presentations
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
PANYNJ vendor portal + MWBE/DBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spends approximately $3B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $8B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 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 PANYNJ solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.