National Capital Planning Commission

The National Capital Planning Commission, an independent civilian agency responsible for federal planning and development activities in the National Capital Region, has awarded 260 federal contracts totaling $8.1 million in combined potential value since 1996, with $8 million obligated. The agency's most recent contract award closed on October 1, 2018; activity has been dormant for over eight years. Over the five years preceding the shutdown, the Commission awarded 41 contracts in 2014, 37 in 2015, 41 in 2016, 22 in 2017, and 7 in 2018, indicating a sharp decline in transactional volume before awards ceased entirely.

The contract portfolio is highly fragmented across 105 distinct prime contractors, with no single vendor dominating the competitive landscape. The overwhelming majority of awards—247 out of 260, or 95 percent—carry no set-aside designation. Small Business set-asides account for 3 percent of awards (9 contracts), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business accounts for 1 percent (2 contracts), with Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise and Reserved for Small Business making up the remaining 1 percent combined (2 contracts). The modest dollar value and small contract count, combined with near-complete utilization of unrestricted competition, suggest the Commission's contracting activity consists of routine professional services, consulting, and administrative support rather than large-scale procurements.

No recent federal contract opportunities are recorded against the National Capital Planning Commission or its descendant offices. No recent contract awards have been issued since October 2018, reflecting a suspension of active procurement activity for more than eight years. Business development professionals should monitor the agency for resumption of contracting activity, but the current portfolio indicates minimal near-term opportunity.

The National Capital Planning Commission crafts long-range plans and policies for the National Capital Region. The Commission provides building and zoning advice to Washington DC and the surrounding area, and approves various federal construction plans.