Surveying and mapping government contracts
In fiscal year 2026, federal agencies obligated $410.04M on surveying and mapping contracts so far (Defense contracts arrive about 90 days late, so the year's total is still rising). Department of Defense bought the most, followed by Department of Commerce. 2 surveying and mapping contract opportunities are open now on SAM.gov, and 75 contracts worth $414.18M with options end in the next 12 months.
Key facts · data as of Oct 21, 2026
- Obligations, FY2026 so far
- $410.04M
- Largest buyer
- Department of Defense ($165.77M)
- Largest winner
- WOOLPERT, INC. ($68.25M)
- Open on SAM.gov now
- 2 notices
- Ending in 12 months
- 75 contracts, $414.18M
- Small-business set-aside share
- at least 5%
Source: USAspending.gov prime awards (obligations: money committed) and SAM.gov contract notices, data as of Oct 21, 2026.
Cite this page: SpendQuery, Surveying and mapping government contracts, data as of Oct 21, 2026, https://spendquery.com/government-contracts/surveying-mapping
Land and boundary surveys, topographic and hydrographic surveys, mapping and geospatial data for land agencies, the Army Corps of Engineers and the military.
Set-asides: at least 5% of FY2026's surveying and mapping contract dollars ($18.63M) went through contracts set aside for small businesses, most through small business and 8(a) set-asides. Many orders under larger contracts carry no set-aside code, so this counts only what is reported. How set-asides work →
Open notices
- DATA CENTER LAND AND PROPERTY ANALYSIS · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · due 2026-10-23
- C--Architect-Engineering firms for surveying project. · Special Notice · due 2027-02-28 · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Agencies buying surveying and mapping work, FY2026
- Department of Defense $165.77M
- Department of Commerce $140.36M
- Department of Homeland Security $47.63M
- Department of Agriculture $34.02M
- Department of the Interior $12.57M
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration $3.53M
- Environmental Protection Agency $2.74M
- Department of Transportation $2.18M
Companies winning it, FY2026
- Woolpert, Inc. $68.25M
- NV5 Geospatial, Inc. $67.50M
- Textron Inc $44.28M
- Shield Ai Inc $42.84M
- Dewberry Engineers Inc. $24.92M
- Inc of Greenwood E M C $15.18M
- Seaside Engineering & Surveying, LLC $13.74M
- Bowman Consulting Group LTD. $11.28M
- Consolidated Land Services, Inc. $10.64M
- Knight Federal Soln $9.95M
Where the work is, FY2026
- Florida $57.61M
- Ohio $48.69M
- Maryland $47.28M
- District of Columbia $37.65M
- Virginia $30.60M
- Texas $26.88M
- American Samoa $20.00M
- California $17.95M
- Alabama $16.42M
- Louisiana $15.91M
Money by year
Obligations (money committed) in prime awards, from USAspending.gov.
Contracts ending in the next 12 months
75 contracts, $414.18M with options. The largest:
| Contract | Incumbent | Ends | Value with options |
|---|---|---|---|
| W912P923F0192 A1019 WSMR NM PICTOMETRY IMAGE COLLECT | Dewberry Engineers Inc. | 2026-10-30 | $1.15M |
| 1305M225F0216 BIL SHORELINE MAPPING SERVICES FOR RIVERINE PROJECT PA2501-TB-C IN THE STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA AND MARYLAND FOR NOS, NGS PER THE COAST & GEODETIC SURVEY ACT OF 1947, HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1998 | Woolpert, Inc. | 2026-10-31 | $1.88M |
| 140L0621F0308 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DATA SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ONE (1) GEOSPATIAL WEB SPECIALIST AND ONE (1)GEOSPATIAL PUBLICATION SPECIALIST. | NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | 2026-10-31 | $1.74M |
| 1305M223FNCNL0379 HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL ELEVATION DATA DEVELOPED FROM AIRBORNE LIDAR (LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING) IN AREAS OFF THE COAST OF ALASKA EFFECTED BY TYPHOON MERBOK FOR THE NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY. | Woolpert, Inc | 2026-10-31 | $1.58M |
| 140L0621F0261 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DATA SUPPORT SERVICES. ONE (1) ONE SITE GIS DEVELOPER | NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | 2026-10-31 | $1.26M |
| 140L0621F0334 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DATA SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ONE (1) GIS DEVELOPER. | NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | 2026-10-31 | $1.02M |
| W912HY26FA027 SURVEY DATA COLLECTION FOR THE SNWW WILLOW BAYOU MARSH CREATION PROJECT | Emc Inc | 2026-11-02 | $1.30M |
| W9126G23F0359 PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEY SERVICES - AWARD BASE PERIOD AND OPT 1 | B & F Engineering Inc | 2026-11-30 | $14.44M |
| 68HERH23F0056 AIRBORNE SPECTRAL PHOTOMETRIC ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY (ASPECT) PROGRAM AIRBORNE RESPONSE SUPPORT SERVICES (ARSS) CONTRACT TASK ORDER AWARD | Airborne Aspect, Inc. | 2026-12-01 | $15.15M |
| 1305M225F0228 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEVELOP HIGH RESOLUTION LAND COVER DATA FOR NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA (INCLUDING A SMALL AREA WITHIN GEORGIA), APPROVED VIA OR-25-00829, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHMENT 1, SOW AND ATTACHMENT 2, DTL. | NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | 2026-12-21 | $2.91M |
How the government buys surveying and mapping work
- Surveying tied to architect-engineer work is bought on qualifications under the Brooks Act (SF 330).
- Licensed surveyors are required in the state where the work is done.
Industry codes
Federal contracts are filed under NAICS industry codes. This page counts this one; each has its own page with every office that buys it and the newest awards.
- NAICS 541370 Surveying and Mapping (Except Geophysical) Services · SBA small business size standard: Average annual receipts of $19 million or less
Getting started
- Register in SAM.gov, the step before any federal award.
- How small-business set-asides work and whether you count as small.
- How to read a SAM.gov notice and decide whether to bid.
- Get new surveying and mapping notices by email when they are posted.
Related lines of work
From USAspending.gov prime awards (obligations: money committed) and SAM.gov notices, updated daily. Sources and limits