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National Credit Union Administration

Abbreviation: NCUA

Chairman (as of 2026): Kyle S. Hauptman

2026 Budget: $398M

SAM.govCGAC Code: 2500

Website: ncua.gov

The National Credit Union Administration charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures deposits at federal and most state-chartered credit unions through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

NCUA is funded by the credit unions it regulates rather than by taxpayer appropriations.

How to Win NCUA Contracts

Winning work at the National Credit Union Administrationmeans understanding a procurement culture that blends rigorous compliance, deep mission focus, and a preference for vendors who can speak the agency's language from day one. This guide walks through how NCUA buys, the vehicles it uses, and the steps your company should take to go from registered vendor to awarded contractor.

Understanding NCUA Procurement

The National Credit Union Administration obligates roughly $40-60M in contracts annually supporting credit-union examination, IT, and administrative operations for the ~4,700 federally-insured credit unions.

NCUA is a specialist regulator, funded by industry assessments. Contracts focus on examination support IT, data analytics, and policy analysis.

How NCUA Buys

NCUA uses GSA MAS and OASIS+. The Office of Acquisitions runs procurement centrally.

Major Contract Vehicles

  • GSA MAS— Primary vehicle for IT and professional services.
  • Examination Support BPAs— Specialist examination support for credit union oversight.
  • OASIS+— Professional services task orders.

Step 1: Get Registered and Compliant

Required Registrations

SAM.gov registration with UEI and CAGE code, full FAR representations and certifications.

NCUA-Specific Requirements

Credit union or financial-services regulatory domain expertise. FedRAMP Moderate for cloud services.

Certification Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB. SOC 2 Type II for data-handling work.

Step 2: Identify Opportunities

Primary Sources

SAM.gov filtered by NCUA.

Key Offices

NCUA Office of Acquisitions — Alexandria, VA.

Top Contract Types

FFP and T&M/LH.

Step 3: Position Your Company

Build Relationships

Attend CUNA (Credit Union National Association), NAFCU, and credit union service organization (CUSO) events.

Relevant NAICS Codes

  • 541611–Management Consulting
  • 541512–Computer Systems Design
  • 541990–Professional Services NEC
  • 522130–Credit Unions

Step 4: Develop Winning Proposals

Technical Approach

Demonstrate credit-union regulatory expertise. FFIEC and NCUA regulatory framework fluency.

Past Performance

Prior NCUA, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, or state credit union department experience.

Pricing Strategy

Price-sensitive buyer; specialized expertise justifies rates.

Winning Strategies

  1. Specialize in credit union examination and regulatory analytics.
  2. Use GSA MAS as primary vehicle.
  3. Team with financial-services examination primes for larger competitions.
  4. Track NCUA rulemaking and supervisory priority letters.
  5. Pursue IT modernization directly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Bidding NCUA work without credit-union domain knowledge.
  2. Treating it like generic bank-regulator work. Credit unions have distinct governance.
  3. Under-pricing specialist examination support.

Small Business Programs

NCUA meets small-business goals with modest but consistent 8(a) and WOSB utilization.

Key Contracting Offices

  • NCUA Office of Acquisitions — Alexandria, VA

NCUA by the Numbers

Annual Contract Spend
~$50M contract obligations (FY2025)
Contract Actions / Year
~300 prime awards/year
Top NAICS
541611
Management Consulting

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