How to win federal flooring contracts
To win federal flooring contracts, register in SAM.gov, find notices under the flooring NAICS codes in the states you work in, and bid first on small business set-asides, which made up 84% of the 158 flooring solicitations posted in the last 12 months. Today there are 9 open notices, and the busiest buyer over the past year was the Department of the Air Force.
The market today
Right now there are 9 open federal flooring notices, 6 of them open for bids. 2 close within the next 7 days. 7 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 158 flooring solicitations and published 16 awards with a median value of $189K. The busiest buyer was the Department of the Air Force, with 49 solicitations.
| Open notices today | 9 |
| Closing within 7 days | 2 |
| Set aside for small or certified businesses | 7 |
| Solicitations posted in the last 12 months | 158 |
| Published awards in the last 12 months | 16 (median $189K) |
From public SAM.gov data, updated October 20, 2026. See every open flooring notice.
Who buys flooring work
Flooring replacements are bought for VA medical centers, military barracks and offices, GSA buildings and Job Corps centers, often as standalone small jobs or as part of renovations.
The busiest buyers in the last 12 months:
- Department of the Air Force: 49 solicitations
- US Coast Guard: 28 solicitations
- Department of Veterans Affairs: 20 solicitations
- Department of the Army: 15 solicitations
- Agricultural Research Service: 8 solicitations
The states with the most open flooring work today: District of Columbia (1), Georgia (1), Texas (1), North Dakota (1), Iowa (1), Alaska (1).
Rules to know before you bid
- Flooring installed under a construction contract carries Davis-Bacon wages.
- Hospitals and occupied buildings usually require phased, after-hours work and infection or dust control.
- Removal of old tile may involve asbestos-containing materials; the solicitation states whether abatement is included.
NAICS codes for flooring
Agencies tag each notice with one NAICS code, and that code sets the size standard for small business set-asides. These are the codes BidFox follows for flooring:
How to win your first one
- Register your business in SAM.gov (free) and list every NAICS code above that you can really perform. How to register.
- Watch the notices in your states every day, including sources sought and presolicitations, which tell you what is coming.
- Start with small set-aside jobs close to home: they have fewer bidders and build the past performance you need later.
- Read the whole solicitation, ask questions before the deadline and acknowledge every amendment.
- Measure during the site visit and price the phasing: moving furniture and working nights often cost more than the flooring itself.
Questions
How many federal flooring contracts are open right now?
On October 20, 2026 there were 9 open flooring notices on SAM.gov, 2 of them closing within a week.
Which agencies buy the most flooring?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of the Air Force (49); US Coast Guard (28); Department of Veterans Affairs (20).
Can a small business win federal flooring contracts?
Yes. 84% of the flooring solicitations in the last 12 months were set aside for small businesses or for certified firms such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB or WOSB.
How much are federal flooring contracts worth?
The median published award in the last 12 months was $189K, across 16 award notices. Values vary widely and some contracts are awarded without a public notice.
What NAICS codes are used for flooring?
The main ones are 238330 (Flooring Contractors).
Related guides
- How to bid on federal construction contracts
- How to read a wage determination (Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act)
- Small business set-asides, explained
Last reviewed October 20, 2026. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and dollar thresholds change, so check the solicitation and the official sources linked above.