NAICS 926120: Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, regulation, licensing, planning, inspection, and investigation of transportation services and facilities. Included in this industry are government establishments responsible for motor vehicle and operator licensing, the Coast Guard (except the Coast Guard Academy), and parking authorities. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 926120 – Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs encompasses the federal oversight, policy development, compliance monitoring, and operational administration of transportation systems and infrastructure programs. This includes regulatory enforcement for surface, air, and maritime transport; safety and environmental compliance under statutes like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Airline Deregulation Act; and the management of grant programs for state and local transportation agencies.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 926120.
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NAICS 926120 – Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs encompasses the federal oversight, policy development, compliance monitoring, and operational administration of transportation systems and infrastructure programs. This includes regulatory enforcement for surface, air, and marit...
NAICS 926120 – Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs encompasses the federal oversight, policy development, compliance monitoring, and operational administration of transportation systems and infrastructure programs. This includes regulatory enforcement for surface, air, and maritime transport; safety and environmental compliance under statutes like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Airline Deregulation Act; and the management of grant programs for state and local transportation agencies. The work involves rulemaking, auditing, inspection protocols, data collection systems, and interagency coordination to ensure adherence to national transportation standards. Within the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical functions that bridge legislative mandates with on-the-ground implementation, often requiring deep expertise in federal aviation, highway, rail, and transit regulations. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code. However, contractors typically include large primes with federal regulatory experience, specialized consulting firms in transportation policy, and small businesses offering compliance automation, data analytics, or safety training services. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche expertise in regulatory frameworks rather than broad infrastructure construction. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Historically, agencies such as the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and Surface Transportation Board are the principal drivers of demand, funding activities related to regulatory compliance, safety audits, and program administration. The market context is defined by high regulatory complexity and low contractor concentration, creating opportunities for firms with specialized knowledge in federal transportation statutes and intergovernmental coordination. Procurement trends favor contractors who can integrate compliance monitoring with digital reporting systems and support data-driven decision-making in evolving transportation policy environments.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 926120, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY | $230K | 2 |
| TTEC GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | $47K | 1 |
| NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY | $40K | 2 |
| BAY AREA TOLL AUTHORITY | $35K | 2 |
| MASSACHUSETTS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | $31K | 1 |
| VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $27K | 2 |
| WA STATE FERRIES DEPT | $26K | 1 |
| AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | $7K | 1 |
| OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $600 | 1 |
| OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY | $50 | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 926120.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 926120, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 1,409 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
94%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
0%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
1,409
91% of 1,551 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
926120This Code Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 94% | 1,40991% of 1,551 | |
92612NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 94% | 1,40991% of 1,551 | |
9261Industry Group Administration of Economic Programs | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 90% | 8,60086% of 10,020 | |
926Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 90% | 8,60086% of 10,020 | |
92Sector Public Administration | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 67% | 95,30291% of 104,947 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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