Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Springfield, MA Doing business as Pvta
- UEI
- PKJWANW43WB3
- CAGE
- 59XJ1
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2808 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107, USA
- Website
- pvta.com
- Founded
- 1974
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: the pvta is requesting $ 18770889 in FY25 section 5307 urbanized area formula funds section 5340… | Federal Transit Administration | $1,769,481 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide pvta with funding for a program of capital and planning… | Federal Transit Administration | $864,328 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose of the connecting communities proposal is to reduce the travel cost of transit (in… | Federal Transit Administration | $166,889 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide pvta with funding for a program of capital projects that… | Federal Transit Administration | $1,930,000 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide pvta with funding for the FY24 program of capital and… | Federal Transit Administration | $20,356,246 |
About Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (doing business as Pvta), a U.S. local government transit authority based in Springfield, Massachusetts, receives federal formula and project grants from the Federal Transit Administration to fund capital improvements, fleet modernization, and operating assistance across its public transportation system serving western Massachusetts. Pvta operates as a prime grant recipient (89% of awards) with limited sub-recipient activity, and does not hold federal contracts or contract vehicles; its entire federal footprint consists of FTA grant awards under CFDA programs 20.507 (Federal Transit Formula Grants), 20.526 (Buses and Bus Facilities), and 20.505 (Metropolitan Transportation Planning).
Pvta's customer concentration is extreme: the Federal Transit Administration accounts for 78 of 89 awards (88% of award count), with the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration placing one award, establishing near-total dependency on FTA funding. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $389.2 million, reflecting Pvta's role as the designated recipient for FTA apportionments to the Springfield, Massachusetts urbanized area and surrounding non-urbanized regions.
Recent grant activity shows a work portfolio centered on transit asset management, facility rehabilitation, electric bus procurement, and paratransit operations. Notable recent awards include a $21.9 million Federal Transit Formula Grants award obligated through September 30, 2028, funding design services for the Northampton Bus Maintenance Facility, infrastructure upgrades at the Holyoke Intermodal Center and UMass Transit Facility, rooftop solar array integration at the Springfield Operations and Maintenance Facility, replacement of nine buses (seven 40-foot standard and two 60-foot articulated), and ADA paratransit services; a $1,930,000 formula grant (awarded September 22, 2024, completion September 30, 2028) for electrification and expansion of the Springfield facility, bus bay expansion at UMass, and fencing at Northampton; a $166,889 project grant (awarded February 3, 2026, completion July 1, 2026) for the "Connecting Communities" planning initiative targeting orbital transit routes and spatial interaction modeling in 47 census tracts experiencing persistent poverty; and a $7.77 million low-or-no-emissions award (awarded May 19, 2022, completion September 30, 2026) for eight battery-electric buses and workforce development. Pvta acts as sub-recipient pass-through on smaller accessibility vehicle awards and mobility management funding routed to sub-awardees including the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (which received $200,000 and $196,000 in planning sub-awards under two major grants).
Six awards face ultimate completion dates within the next twenty-four months, representing the near-term recompete window. Pvta's grant activity remained sparse in 2023 and 2025 (one award per year), with heavier activity in 2022, 2024, and 2026.
Quick answers
What is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's UEI?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is PKJWANW43WB3.
What is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's CAGE code?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's CAGE code is 59XJ1.
What is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's primary NAICS code?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's primary NAICS code is 926120 (Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs).
Where is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority located?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's physical address in SAM.gov is 2808 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107, USA.
Is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's SAM.gov registration is active through March 16, 2027.
What is Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's most recent federal award?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's most recent federal grant award is Application purpose: the pvta is requesting $ 18770889 in FY25 section 5307 urbanized area formula funds section 5340… (MA2026022), from Federal Transit Administration, on August 27, 2026.
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