Federal construction contracts in Tennessee
Right now there are 8 open federal construction notices in Tennessee, 6 of them open for bids. 1 close within the next 7 days. 6 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 61 construction solicitations in Tennessee and published 13 awards with a median value of $6.4M. The busiest buyer was the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 19 solicitations.
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- Open notices today
- 8 (6 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 6
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 61
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 13 (median $6.4M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 21, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 2 days left |
TVHS AC VRF System Installation
Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN |
SDVOSB |
| No deadline | Cherokee National Forest Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(2)
Federal Highway Administration, TN |
HUBZone |
| No deadline | Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
Department of Veterans Affairs, Memphis, TN |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
Department of Veterans Affairs, Mountain Home, TN |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Nashville National Cemetery FCA Deficiency Corrections
Department of Veterans Affairs, Madison, TN Sources sought |
SDVOSB |
| No deadline | Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(1) - Cherokee National Forest
Federal Highway Administration, TN |
HUBZone |
| No deadline | Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(5) - Cherokee National Forest
Federal Highway Administration, TN |
HUBZone |
| No deadline | 626-25-104 Garage Suicide Protection
Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN Pre-solicitation |
SDVOSB |
NAICS codes in Tennessee
open today + last 12 months
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors16
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction11
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction9
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors5
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors5
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction4
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors3
- 238160 Roofing Contractors3
- 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors2
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction2
- 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors2
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors2
- 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction1
- 238130 Framing Contractors1
- 238330 Flooring Contractors1
- 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors1
Agencies buying
- Department of Veterans Affairs24
- Department of the Army13
- Federal Highway Administration7
- National Park Service5
- Federal Aviation Administration4
- US Coast Guard4
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service4
- Public Buildings Service2
- Department of Energy2
- Forest Service1
- Office of the Secretary1
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons1
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Recent awards
13 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Sealaska Secure Construction Solutions, LLC Upgrade Fire Suppression System- FCI Memphis Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, TN |
$9.3M |
| Aug 1 | S. M. Lawrence Company Contracted Employees TVHS VAMC 3 x BPO and 3 x ACO Operators Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$9.8M |
| Aug 1 | S. M. Lawrence Company Contracted Employees TVHS VAMC 3 x BPO and 3 x ACO Operators Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$9.8M |
| Jul 17 | J & G Solutions LLC Firestop Repair Services Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$1.8M |
| Jul 8 | Dunbar Mechanical Contractors, LLC 626A4-18-204 - Upgrade Energy Management System Award Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$4.7M |
| Jun 29 | Dri, Inc. Nashville VAMC AHU Refurbishment 626-26-2-4192-0059 Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$3.0M |
| Jun 23 | Dawes Construction, LLC 621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 Data Center Construction - Mountain Home VAMC Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$6.4M |
| Jun 23 | Dawes Construction, LLC 621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 Data Center Construction - Mountain Home VAMC Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$6.4M |
| May 12 | Amentum Technology, Inc. Return Basin Modernization Follow On Department of the Air Force, TN |
$30.0M |
| Apr 20 | Dawes Construction, LLC 621-22-108 - Replace Site Underground Chilled Water Piping - Award Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$14.6M |
| Mar 25 | Dunbar Mechanical Contractors, LLC Partitions & Installation POP 03/30/26-07/31/26 PO 626C60313 Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$359K |
| Feb 26 | Brasfield & Gorrie LLC New United States Courthouse, Chattanooga- Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Public Buildings Service, TN |
$175.5M |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Citadel Federal Solutions LLC 36C249-26-AP-0326 - Contracted ACO Nov,2025-Apr,2026 - Nash Eng Department of Veterans Affairs, TN |
$150K |
Who wins the most
- Dawes Construction, LLC (3 awards)
- S. M. Lawrence Company (2 awards)
- Dunbar Mechanical Contractors, LLC (2 awards)
- Sealaska Secure Construction Solutions, LLC (1 award)
- J & G Solutions LLC (1 award)
- Dri, Inc. (1 award)
- Amentum Technology, Inc. (1 award)
- Brasfield & Gorrie LLC (1 award)
Questions
How many federal construction contracts are open in Tennessee?
On October 21, 2026 there were 8 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most construction in Tennessee?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of Veterans Affairs (19 solicitations); Department of the Army (13 solicitations); National Park Service (5 solicitations).
How much are federal construction contracts in Tennessee worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $6.4M, across 13 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
Can small businesses bid on construction contracts in Tennessee?
Yes. 74% of the construction solicitations in Tennessee in the last 12 months were set aside for small businesses or for certified firms (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Open-competition notices accept any registered business.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 21, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.