Department of Education FY26 Annual Forecast
Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Department of Education
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Education has released its FY 2026 Annual Forecast of contract opportunities in accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501. This Special Notice, posted on January 13, 2026, serves as an informational resource for businesses interested in contracting with the federal agency. The forecast encompasses 98 planned contract opportunities across multiple offices and divisions within the Department of Education. It is important to note that this forecast is provided for informational and marketing purposes only and does not constitute a formal offer or commitment by the Department to fund any requirements listed. The document is not comprehensive, and contractors should monitor SAM.gov for live contract opportunities. Updated forecasts are anticipated to be released at the beginning of each fiscal quarter.
The primary objective of this forecast is to provide visibility into the Department of Education's anticipated procurement activities to help interested businesses prepare proposals and identify suitable opportunities. Contract opportunities span a wide range of services, including computer-related work, administrative management, research and development, and consulting services, with estimated values ranging from less than $15,000 to over $50 million. The majority of opportunities represent recompetes targeting small businesses across various set-aside categories, including Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designations. Target award dates are clustered primarily in FY 2026 Q2 through Q4 and early FY 2027 Q1, with solicitations typically expected approximately one quarter prior to anticipated awards. Key offices including Federal Student Aid, the Institute of Education Sciences, and the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education have submitted procurement forecasts. Additional information and updates are available at https://www.ed.gov/about/doing-business-ed/forecast-of-ed-contract-opportunities, and interested parties can contact the Department's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at small.business@ed.gov for guidance on working with the agency.
Notice text
In accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501, the Department of Education’s FY 2026 Business Forecast is being made available to interested businesses. This forecast is for informational and marketing purposes only and does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by the Department to fund in whole or in part any requirements referenced.
This forecast includes anticipated contract actions at all dollar values. This listing is not all inclusive. Live contract opportunities can be found at SAM.gov. It is anticipated updates will be posted at the beginning of each fiscal quarter. The forecast and updates can be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/doing-business-ed/forecast-of-ed-contract-opportunities.
More information about working with Department of Education is available at: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ofo/office-of-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization--ofo-programs-and-initiatives or by emailing small.business@ed.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| fy26-department-of-education-procurement-forecast-of-january-7-2026.pdf |
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