Federal contracts in Colorado
Right now there are 35 open federal contract notices in Colorado, 15 of them open for bids. 5 close within the next 7 days. 11 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 628 contract solicitations in Colorado and published 77 awards with a median value of $500K. The busiest buyer was the Department of the Air Force, with 133 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 35 (15 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 5
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 11
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 628
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 77 (median $500K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of the Air Force
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now page 2 of 2
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2030 1504 days left |
Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
Department of the Air Force, USAF Academy, CO Special notice |
Open to all |
| No deadline | VISN 19 Lab BioFire Reagents & Maintenance on Biofire TORCH systems Intent to Sole Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, Greenwood Village, CO Special notice |
Open to all |
| No deadline | HSQ Energy Management Control System Justification and Approval Document
Department of the Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Junction, CO |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Sole Source Award | FAA STC for NOAA GML Greenhouse Gas Aircraft System (NGAS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
Most requested NAICS codes in Colorado
open today + last 12 months
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing68
- 561720 Janitorial Services30
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction26
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction19
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals19
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors18
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors16
- 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)15
- 113310 Logging13
- 562991 Septic Tank and Related Services12
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction11
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)11
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing11
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors10
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance10
- 561730 Landscaping Services10
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)9
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing9
- 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings8
- 315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)7
Agencies buying in Colorado
open today + last 12 months
- Department of the Air Force147
- Forest Service126
- National Institute of Standards and Technology117
- Department of the Army57
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons33
- Department of Veterans Affairs28
- Department of Energy21
- Federal Highway Administration15
- Office of the Secretary13
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration11
- Public Buildings Service8
- Agricultural Research Service8
Cities in Colorado
open today + last 12 months
Recent awards
77 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | TRACE FIRST LIMITED Craigavon BT67 0LH GBR CoreOne Maintenance and Support Services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, CO |
$9.1M |
| Oct 2 | Agilent Technologies Inc. IHC Reagents and Supplies Defense Health Agency (dha), CO |
$350K |
| Sep 30 | CRS Timber Products, LLC Silver Creek IRSC Forest Service, CO |
$621K |
| Sep 29 | Damm Glass LLC USDA FS R2 7 EA RLS Upfit Pkgs w/Installation - AWARD NOTICE Forest Service, CO |
$75K |
| Sep 29 | The Regents of the University of Colorado Boulder CO Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 (TSIS-2) Mission Operations and Data Processing National Aeronautics and Space Administration, CO |
$25.3M |
| Sep 28 | Ardent Group Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Support Extension US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CO |
$338.3M |
| Sep 28 | Ecology Mir Group Gunnison Double Vault Toilet Building-prefabricated Forest Service, CO |
$78K |
| Sep 24 | Rement Worldwide, LLC 10TH Sfg(a)_ 8 Augmentee Cook Services at Carson, Co Department of the Army, CO |
$1.7M |
| Sep 23 | Keysight Technologies Inc. PMEL Generator Parts and Repair Department of the Army, CO |
$30K |
| Sep 22 | X Field Services LLC Blm-co Trfo Basin Well and Water System Improvemen Bureau of Land Management, CO |
$100K |
| Sep 22 | Govage, Inc. Lock-in Amplifier National Institute of Standards and Technology, CO |
$63K |
| Sep 18 | Lasermotive, Inc. PTROL PowerLight Department of the Air Force, CO |
$2.9M |
| Sep 14 | Grizzly Marketing, Inc. Timpas Picnic Area Site Improvement Project Forest Service, CO |
$185K |
| Sep 12 | Oshkosh Defense LLC 4ID Oshkosh OEM Training Department of the Army, CO |
$500K |
| Sep 10 | Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC FCC Florence - 26Z4AH4 Replace MDP Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, CO |
$7.1M |
Who wins the most
- Pololei Solutions, LLC (5 awards)
- Ardent Group (2 awards)
- Ecology Mir Group (2 awards)
- Rymarc Construction Inc. (2 awards)
- Iron Bow Technologies, LLC (2 awards)
- Bowhead Information Technology Service LLC (2 awards)
- TRACE FIRST LIMITED Craigavon BT67 0LH GBR (1 award)
- Agilent Technologies Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Colorado?
On October 20, 2026 there were 35 open notices on SAM.gov, 5 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 Colorado?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of the Air Force (133 solicitations); Forest Service (122 solicitations); National Institute of Standards and Technology (117 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Colorado worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $500K, across 77 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 Colorado?
Yes. 69% of the contract solicitations in Colorado 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.