Federal contracts in Bethesda, MD
Right now there are 22 open federal contract notices in Bethesda, MD, 2 of them open for bids. 12 close within the next 7 days. 1 is set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 296 contract solicitations in Bethesda, MD and published 35 awards with a median value of $400.0M. The busiest buyer was the National Institutes of Health, with 162 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 22 (2 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 12
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 1
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 296
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 35 (median $400.0M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- National Institutes of Health
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 Closes today |
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Panopto Lecture Capture Software
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs), Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| Oct 21 1 day left |
Notice of Intent: Measuring AAV9 vector DNA in mice tissue using qPCR
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Oct 22 2 days left |
Retrofit of Existing Aquaneering Aquatic Housing System
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Oct 22 2 days left |
Sources Sought - Biomedical Engineering Technical Support Services
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 3 days left |
Intent to Sole Source - BD FACSCanto II instrument
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 3 days left |
Intent to Sole Source - Medical/Scientific Instruments for the Department of Transfusion Medicine, NIH Clinical Center
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 3 days left |
Octet RH96 Preventive Service Plan for Sartorius Octet Instruments
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 3 days left |
Service Maintenance for MoFlo Astrio AW10012
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Oct 24 4 days left |
Intent to Sole Source - Fertility Preservation Lab Services
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| Oct 26 6 days left |
NCI 2026 Cervical Cancer Screening Follow-Up
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Oct 26 6 days left |
Service Agreement for the Cytena F Sight Cell Sorter
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Oct 26 6 days left |
Service agreement for the Nikon AXR-NSPARC confocal
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Oct 28 8 days left |
Hospital Communications Support
Defense Health Agency (dha), Bethesda, MD |
Small business |
| Oct 30 10 days left |
RLP for Bethesda, MD
Public Buildings Service, Bethesda, MD |
Open to all |
| Oct 30 10 days left |
Strong Heart Study (SHS) – New Cohort of Young Native American (NA) Adults
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Nov 5 16 days left |
ASIT.TO 1 year software support from ArgonSoft (Notice of Intent to sole source)
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Nov 24 35 days left |
Weapons Effects Solicitation
Department of the Navy, Bethesda, MD Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Dec 3 44 days left |
Call for Exhibitors for the 2026 USUHS Neuroscience PhD Program Winter Symposium and Vendor Fair
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs), Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| May 31, 2029 954 days left |
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Seeks Industry Partners for Clinical Research Collaborations on Therapeutics, Diagnostics or Devices for Childhood Cholestatic Liver Diseases
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Administrative Systems Technology Officer Mission Support Services (ASTO MSS) for NIH Integrated Data Platform (IDP) and Deputy Director for Management - Justification Posting
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Special notice |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Nih Multiple-award Construction Contract (macc) for General Construction Services
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| No deadline | Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Solventum Health Information Systems, Inc. - 360 Encompass System license and support
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing68
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance30
- 513210 Software Publishers19
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services9
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services8
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing8
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)7
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services7
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6
- 541330 Engineering Services5
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing5
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training5
- 541199 All Other Legal Services5
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)4
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services4
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging4
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing4
- 561110 Office Administrative Services4
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals3
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction3
Agencies buying here
- National Institutes of Health179
- Department of the Navy81
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs)22
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (asfr)15
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (asa)8
- Defense Health Agency (dha)7
- Public Buildings Service2
- Departmental Offices2
- Consumer Product Safety Commission1
- Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response1
Recent awards
35 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Revvity Signals Software, Inc. Revvity Electronic Laboratory Notebook FedRAMP Authorization Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (asfr), MD |
$2.0M |
| Sep 30 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation SUPPLY of LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) and PLUVICTO™ (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Defense Health Agency (dha), MD |
$480K |
| Sep 9 | Carahsoft Technology Corp. NOC ServiceNow Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs), MD |
$479K |
| Sep 9 | Carahsoft Technology Corp. ISD ServiceNow Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs), MD |
$906K |
| Aug 28 | The Emmes Company VRC CDMS Extended System Access Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (asfr), MD |
$184K |
| Jul 28 | Tatra Team Placement Healthcare Services JV NIH Medical Support Assistants National Institutes of Health, MD |
$15.0M |
| Jul 21 | Sun Technical Services, Inc. Service Contract for Bottled Drinking Water National Institutes of Health, MD |
$2.1M |
| Jul 15 | Bell Techlogix, Inc. Microsoft EES Agreement Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs), MD |
$267K |
| Jun 30 | Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. Solidworks Department of the Navy, MD |
$718K |
| Jun 24 | Cannon Washington Inc. FY 2026 NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering Services, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
| Jun 24 | DALY-IMEG HEALTH A Joint Venture Washington FY 2026 NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering Services, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
| Jun 24 | Lambis Rank LLC NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning Services National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
| Jun 24 | L2S Engineering LLC NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning Services National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
| Jun 24 | Olbn, Inc. NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning Services National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
| Jun 24 | Salas O'Brien Federal, LLC FY 2026 NIH Multiple Award Task Ordering Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering Services, Construction Quality Management, and Commissioning National Institutes of Health, MD |
$400.0M |
Who wins the most
- Carahsoft Technology Corp. (3 awards)
- Revvity Signals Software, Inc. (1 award)
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (1 award)
- The Emmes Company (1 award)
- Tatra Team Placement Healthcare Services JV (1 award)
- Sun Technical Services, Inc. (1 award)
- Bell Techlogix, Inc. (1 award)
- Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Bethesda, MD?
On October 20, 2026 there were 22 open notices on SAM.gov, 12 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 Bethesda, MD?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: National Institutes of Health (162 solicitations); Department of the Navy (80 solicitations); Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (usuhs) (20 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Bethesda, MD worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $400.0M, across 35 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 Bethesda, MD?
Yes. 39% of the contract solicitations in Bethesda, MD 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.