What does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission do?

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for regulating the interstate transmission and sale of electricity, natural gas, and oil, as well as reviewing proposals for liquefied natural gas terminals and hydropower projects. Its core mission centers on ensuring reliable, secure, and economically efficient energy markets while safeguarding environmental and public interests. Strategic priorities include modernizing grid infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity resilience for energy systems, and promoting market transparency and competition in wholesale energy markets. Key programs focus on grid modernization, interconnection queue management, and enforcement of market rules to prevent manipulation and ensure fair access. Procurement pattern data is not available to infer specific products or services routinely acquired. However, given FERC’s regulatory mandate, it is reasonable to infer that the agency procures technical and analytical services supporting market oversight, energy modeling, cybersecurity assessments, and legal and engineering consultations to support its adjudicatory and enforcement functions. Contract structures likely include professional services agreements, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, and task orders issued through GSA schedules or agency-specific procurement systems. Industry preferences cannot be determined due to insufficient procurement data. FERC does not appear to have disclosed set-aside preferences or diversity goals based on available records. Vendor relationships are likely centered on energy consultants, regulatory analysts, cybersecurity firms, and engineering contractors with expertise in energy markets and federal compliance frameworks. FERC operates under the Department of Energy and maintains its headquarters in Washington, D.C., with regional oversight responsibilities across the United States. The agency relies on a mix of direct-hire personnel and contracted technical support to carry out its regulatory functions, utilizing federal procurement vehicles such as GSA Multiple Award Schedules and interagency agreements to acquire specialized services. Its structure emphasizes independence in regulatory decision-making while coordinating with federal, state, and tribal stakeholders.

How do I find contracts from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

You can find contracts from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission award?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

To do business with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission use?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uses 4 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), NONE, 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), and No Set aside used. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has 2 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Part of Department Of Energy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for regulating the interstate transmission and sale of electricity, natural gas, and oil, as well as reviewing proposals for liquefied natural gas terminals and hydropower projects. Its core mission centers on ensuring reliable, secure, and economically efficient energy markets while safeguarding environmental and public interests.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 4 open contract opportunities.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/07/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

21% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 68 posts

Posts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Oct 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Apr 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	--	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC

Showing the 50 most senior of 68 posts

Posts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Oct 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Apr 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	--	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Jan 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC