Federal contracts in Cambridge, MA
Right now there are 4 open federal contract notices in Cambridge, MA. 2 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 12 contract solicitations in Cambridge, MA and published 1 award with a median value of $138K. The busiest buyer was the Office of the Secretary, with 12 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 4
- Closing within 7 days
- 2
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 1
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 12
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 1 (median $138K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Office of the Secretary
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 21, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 Closes today |
Refurbished and Used Boxcars
Office of the Secretary, Cambridge, MA Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Oct 23 2 days left |
Dunnage Bar Manufacturing
Office of the Secretary, Cambridge, MA Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 20 30 days left |
Laboratory Capabilities to Test Railroad Tank Car Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
Office of the Secretary, Cambridge, MA Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Nov 20 30 days left |
Supply Thermal Protection Systems for Railroad Tank Cars
Office of the Secretary, Cambridge, MA Sources sought |
Open to all |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation3
- 336510 Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing2
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services2
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)1
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1
- 541330 Engineering Services1
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services1
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels1
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services1
- 513210 Software Publishers1
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services1
Agencies buying here
Other cities in Massachusetts
Recent awards
1 published award in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Philips North America LLC Philips CVX Excimer Laser System Service Maintenance Department of Veterans Affairs, MA |
$138K |
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Cambridge, MA?
On October 21, 2026 there were 4 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 Cambridge, MA?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Office of the Secretary (12 solicitations).
Can small businesses bid on contract contracts in Cambridge, MA?
Yes. 17% of the contract solicitations in Cambridge, MA 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.