Federal other goods bids in Ohio: 1,204 open in November 2026

Goods outside the other categories (tools, hardware, uniforms, building materials, parts) come as RFQs and combined synopsis/solicitations, often brand name or equal, with delivery to a base or office. Buy American rules apply to most supplies, so notices ask where items are made, and the Berry Amendment requires domestic textiles and clothing for defense. Common NAICS codes depend on the item, for example 332510, 315250, 423710 and 444180.

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.