Federal contracts in Palo Alto, CA
Right now there are 3 open federal contract notices in Palo Alto, CA, 1 of them open for bids. 2 close within the next 7 days. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 34 contract solicitations in Palo Alto, CA and published 4 awards with a median value of $1.7M. The busiest buyer was the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 34 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 3 (1 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 2
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 0
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 34
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 4 (median $1.7M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 2 days left |
Brand Name or Equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP)
Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto, CA Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 3 days left |
DACA31-5-27-0043
Department of the Army, Palo Alto, CA |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Spacecraft Optical Navigation and Autonomy Modules (Contract 80ARC026C0006)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Palo Alto, CA Special notice |
Open to all |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing5
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing5
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing2
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance2
- 561421 Telephone Answering Services2
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors2
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)2
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing2
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing1
- 541350 Building Inspection Services1
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing1
- 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing1
- 811412 Appliance Repair and Maintenance1
- 532283 Home Health Equipment Rental1
- 621511 Medical Laboratories1
- 513210 Software Publishers1
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors1
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors1
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance1
- 485991 Special Needs Transportation1
Agencies buying here
Recent awards
4 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | DHC Contracting, Inc. Roof Repairs At PAD Department of Veterans Affairs, CA |
$629K |
| Jul 14 | Melling LLC Leica ARveo 8x and M530 OHX Microscopes Department of Veterans Affairs, CA |
$1.0M |
| May 27 | Thundercat Technology, LLC Palarum PUP Fall Prevention Solution License - VA Palo Alto Department of Veterans Affairs, CA |
$2.4M |
| Mar 17 | Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. NetApp Maintenance Support (12 Months) Department of Veterans Affairs, CA |
$2.5M |
Who wins the most
- DHC Contracting, Inc. (1 award)
- Melling LLC (1 award)
- Thundercat Technology, LLC (1 award)
- Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Palo Alto, CA?
On October 20, 2026 there were 3 open notices on SAM.gov, 2 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most contract in Palo Alto, CA?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of Veterans Affairs (34 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Palo Alto, CA worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $1.7M, across 4 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
Can small businesses bid on contract contracts in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes. 65% of the contract solicitations in Palo Alto, CA 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 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.