Federal engineering and design bids: 96 open in November 2026
As of November 9, 2026, BidFinder lists 96 open federal bids for engineering and design: 44 close within 7 days and 29 (30%) are set aside for small businesses. The busiest agency is Department of the Army (32 open). The most common state of performance is Maryland (20).
- 96 open now
- 44 closing in 7 days
- 29 set aside for small businesses
- 16 agencies
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- Updated November 9, 2026, 1:01 AM, official data from SAM.gov.
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Who buys here
- Department of the Army32
- Department of the Navy25
- Federal Highway Administration5
- Department of State5
- Departmental Offices5
- Federal Aviation Administration4
- Forest Service4
- Department of Energy4
- Department of Veterans Affairs3
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration2
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration2
- Indian Health Service1
How federal agencies buy engineering and design
Architect-engineer services are bought under the Brooks Act: firms send qualifications on the SF 330, the agency ranks the most qualified and then negotiates a fair price with the top firm, so price is not part of the first round. Surveying and mapping tied to that work follows the same rules. Notices list the evaluation criteria (specialized experience, capacity, past performance, knowledge of the area). Common NAICS codes: 541330, 541310 and 541370.
Contracting officers set a purchase aside for small businesses when they expect offers from at least two capable small firms at fair prices (the rule of two). Whether a firm counts as small depends on the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code, in annual receipts or employees, and offerors need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID.
A general guide to the buying rules, not legal advice. Each solicitation sets its own terms.