Federal contracts in Arkansas for small trade businesses

What: Office janitorial services at the DeQueen Project Office in Arkansas. Full scope, quantity, and performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: DeQueen, Arkansas Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Businesses registered in SAM.gov that qualify as 'small' under the size standard for NAICS code 561720. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and detailed performance requirements in the full solicitation attachments; (2) Any required insurance, bonding, wage determination, or past performance requirements Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered; obtain and review full solicitation documents; submit your bid or quote by November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.

What: Fiber optic installation work at Womble Work Center, Mount Ida. Scope, size, and timeline not specified in notice. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Mount Ida, AR Deadline: November 23, 2026 Who can bid: Only small businesses can bid. Your company must be certified as a small business and meet the size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email your quote to Cynthia.granderson@usda.gov with the solicitation number 12445127Q0005 in the subject line. Use Word, Excel, or PDF format. Confirm receipt with the contract specialist.

What: Operation and maintenance of three Arkansas lakes (DeGray, Ouachita, Greeson). Work includes facility cleaning, waste collection, equipment repair, visitor center operations, carpentry, erosion control, buoy maintenance, painting, HVAC, masonry, landscaping, wildlife enhancement, flood control structure repairs, and road maintenance. IDIQ contract with base period plus four options, 6-month ordering periods. Buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Where: Royal, Arkansas (Lake Ouachita Field Office area) Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as small under NAICS code 561210 and registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: Full scope of work and specific task requirements in attachments; bonding, insurance, and wage determination requirements Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered; download all amendments and attachments; submit bid by October 30, 2026 deadline

What: Replace perimeter security fence at VA medical center. Includes removal, repair, general/architectural/mechanical/electrical/structural work. Project value $5–10 million. Performance period: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans' Health Care System of the Ozarks Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas Deadline: November 5, 2026 Who can bid: ONLY Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). You must be certified through SBA VetCert and registered in SAM. At least 15% of labor costs must go to your employees or other eligible SDVOSB firms. Key requirements: Bid bond required. Performance and Payment bonds required after award. Register in VetCert and SAM before deadline. Complete online Representations and Certifications. Next step: This is a pre-solicitation notice. Watch for the full solicitation posting on or about November 5, 2026. Register on this website for notifications of amendments.

What: Install hard-wired refrigerant leak detection systems in 186 dormitory bedrooms in three buildings (750, 751, 768). Contractor provides all personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and services per Performance Work Statement. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time Who can bid: Any business classified as small under NAICS code 238220, registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Site visit mandatory Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time (arrive by 8:45 AM at Visitors Control Center). Questions due Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope and technical specifications in the Performance Work Statement attachment; (2) Insurance, bonding, licensing, and wage determination requirements Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered, then attend the mandatory site visit on October 23, 2026.

What: Repair work on New Inpatient Mental Health Building (NIPMHB), Building 49: add backup boilers, rigid vinyl sheet, and Nurse Station partition glass. Work must not disrupt medical center operations. Must meet NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and life safety codes. Project value: $250,000–$500,000. One-time, firm-fixed-price contract. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, Arkansas Deadline: November 3, 2026, to respond to this market research request Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the SBA are eligible. If no SDVOSBs respond, other small businesses may be considered. Key requirements: Capability to obtain performance and payment bonds up to $500,000. Three recent relevant projects with contracting officer references required. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications in attachments; (2) Specific bonding and insurance requirements Next step: Email a capability statement (maximum 3 pages) to Madeline Allison at madeline.allison@va.gov with subject line "Sources Sought for NIPMHB Building 49 | Project# 564-610; Your Firm's Name."

What: Office janitorial services for the DeQueen Project Office. Full scope, schedule, and quantity not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: DeQueen, Arkansas Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as small under NAICS code 561720 and registered in SAM.gov. SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete statement of work and scope of janitorial services required; (2) Schedule of performance and any site visit requirements Next step: Review full solicitation documents. Register or update your registration in SAM.gov if not already registered. Submit your bid or quote by the deadline.