Top DOT architectural services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $15.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541310, up 16.5% from $13.1M in the preceding 12 months. 16 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 5 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOT contractors for NAICS 541310
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobo Utility Construction Corp. | $4.3M | $0 | 28.3% | New |
| 2 | Practice for Architecture Urbanism DPC | $3.2M | $4.4M | 20.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | M. C. Dean, Inc. | $2.0M | $0 | 13.0% | New |
| 4 | Benham Design, LLC | $1.9M | $473K | 12.4% | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Institute for Building Technology and Safety | $1.8M | $249K | 12.0% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | $588K | $4.0M | 3.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | Pond & Company | $362K | $0 | 2.4% | New |
| 8 | Larson Design Group, Inc. | $245K | $0 | 1.6% | New |
| 9 | Wiley & Wilson, Inc. | $235K | $1.0M | 1.5% | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | National Institute of Building Sciences | $213K | $199K | 1.4% | — |
| 11 | DCM Architecture & Engineering, LLC | $148K | $1.3M | 1.0% | ▼ 8 |
| 12 | Atkinsrealis USA Inc. | $132K | $436K | 0.9% | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | $62K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 14 | WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. | $38K | $59K | 0.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | M.A. Architecture, Inc. | $14K | $64K | 0.1% | ▼ 4 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Kobo Utility Construction Corp.$0 → $4.3M (+$4.3M) · now #1
- M. C. Dean, Inc.$0 → $2.0M (+$2.0M) · now #3
- Institute for Building Technology and Safety$249K → $1.8M (+$1.6M) · now #5
Largest declines
- AECOM Technical Services, Inc.$4.0M → $588K (−$3.4M) · now #6
- Practice for Architecture Urbanism DPC$4.4M → $3.2M (−$1.2M) · now #2
- DCM Architecture & Engineering, LLC$1.3M → $148K (−$1.1M) · now #11
New to this market
5 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Kobo Utility Construction Corp. | Aug 27, 2026 | $4.3M |
| M. C. Dean, Inc. | Aug 24, 2026 | $2.0M |
| Pond & Company | Jul 2, 2026 | $362K |
| Larson Design Group, Inc. | Jun 5, 2026 | $245K |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Jul 17, 2026 | $62K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $12.9M | $10.9M | Up $2.0M (18.7%) |
| Federal Railroad Administration | $1.8M | −$31K | Up $1.9M (6032.3%) |
| Federal Highway Administration | $396K | $953K | Down $557K (58.4%) |
| Maritime Administration | $148K | $1.3M | Down $1.1M (88.6%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 697DCK24C00337 | Wiley & Wilson, Inc. ACQUIRING SERVICES FROM THE A/E FIRM TO DESIGN THE NEW AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) WITH ADMINISTRATIVE BASE BUILDING AND NEW REMOTE TRANSMITTER RECEIVER (RTR) FACILITY… | $1.6M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 697DCK23C00228 | EXP U.S. Services Inc. ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF NEW AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AND BASE BUILDING AT GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | $2.2M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 6973GH24F00829 | Benham Design, LLC WO#20-004818 TPS RENOVATION TYPE B | $1.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 697DCK26C00229 | M. C. Dean, Inc. DAVID J HURLEY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM COMMAND CENTER (ATCSCC) - PHASE I PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES | $2.0M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 6973GH26F00833 | Benham Design, LLC WO#23-013567 ARB MECH & ENVELOPE RENOVATION | $1.3M | Feb 16, 2027 |
| 693JJ626F00004N | Institute for Building Technology and Safety THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO FRA AS THE AHJ TO ENSURE CODE COMPLIANCE IN ALL PROJECTS IN WASHINGTON UNION STATION OVERSEEING THE… | $1.9M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| 697DCK25F00820 | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. IIJA FUNDED - RFD ATCT DESIGN A-E SERVICES | $2.5M | Mar 11, 2027 |
| 693JF725C000021 | DCM Architecture & Engineering, LLC PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF SAMUELS HALL, UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, KINGS POINT, NEW YORK. | $1.3M | Apr 14, 2027 |
| 6973GH26C00185 | Kobo Utility Construction Corp. PROJECT DESIGN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ATCBI TOWER ON BIORKA ISLAND AK WITH OPTION TO CONSTRUCT | $4.3M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 541310?
In the latest 12 months, Kobo Utility Construction Corp. ($4.3M), Practice for Architecture Urbanism DPC ($3.2M), M. C. Dean, Inc. ($2.0M) received the most DOT obligations for architectural services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 94.5% of positive obligations, and Kobo Utility Construction Corp. alone held 28.3%. 5 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOT NAICS 541310 contracts ending soon?
9 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 697DCK24C00337 (Wiley & Wilson, Inc., $1.6M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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