Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's largest spend is the Superfund Remedial Action Contract (RAC) program — multi-billion-dollar remediation contracts across each EPA region.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$11B
- Mission
- Environmental protection and regulation
- Procurement office
- EPA Office of Acquisition Solutions
Contract vehicles used most
- EPA RAC IDIQs
- GSA MAS
- Superfund contracts
How businesses win bids with the EPA
Each EPA Region runs its own RAC pool; teaming with an incumbent RAC prime is the dominant subcontract pathway.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 562910 — Remediation Services
- NAICS 541620 — Environmental Consulting Services
- NAICS 541380 — Testing Laboratories
Industries that sell most to EPA
States with the most EPA contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the Environmental Protection Agency spend on contracts annually?
- The Environmental Protection Agency obligates approximately $11 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the Environmental Protection Agency use most?
- Common contract vehicles include EPA RAC IDIQs, GSA MAS, Superfund contracts.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the Environmental Protection Agency?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 562910 (Remediation Services); 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services); 541380 (Testing Laboratories).
- How do small businesses win work with the Environmental Protection Agency?
- Each EPA Region runs its own RAC pool; teaming with an incumbent RAC prime is the dominant subcontract pathway.
- Where is the Environmental Protection Agency's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the EPA Office of Acquisition Solutions.