Federal contracts in Florida for small trade businesses

What: Level II Armed Guard Security Services for Long Term Recovery Office (LTRO) supporting Lake Mary and Fort Myers, Florida. Labor Hour solicitation. Full scope and period of performance not stated in this summary. Buyer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Where: Lake Mary, Florida Deadline: November 2, 2026 Who can bid: Any business registered in SAM.gov that is considered "small" under the size standard for NAICS code 561612. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and statement of work in the RFP attachments; (2) Period of performance dates and full labor hour rate requirements Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered, then submit your proposal by November 2, 2026 at 19:30 UTC (2:30 PM Eastern Time). Email questions to mimie.preston@fema.dhs.gov or betty.phillips@fema.dhs.gov by October 28, 2026 at 14:00 Eastern Time.

What: Move equipment (sewing machines, parachutes, boat motors, rafts, toolboxes, cabinets, printers, jet skis, boats) from two warehouses to adjacent hangar, approximately 1/4 mile. Complete within 30 days of award. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (SBA set-aside) Key requirements: Mandatory site visit October 30, 2026. You must take your own measurements. See notice for insurance, bonding, and other requirements. Next step: Request base access by October 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST. Attend site visit October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.

What: HVAC diagnostic assessment and repairs at Coast Guard station. Inspect all HVAC equipment, cooling towers, pumps, piping, controls. Test operations, identify failures, perform repairs per manufacturer standards and National Electrical Code. Deliver diagnostic report with findings, photos, repair recommendations, and cost estimates. Work must finish within 14 calendar days. Buyer: United States Coast Guard Base Miami Beach Where: USCG Station Lake Worth Inlet, 3300 Lakeshore Drive, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Who can bid: This contract is reserved only for small businesses. Your company must be certified as a small business to bid. Key requirements: Must hold active Florida state HVAC contractor license. Must comply with National Electrical Code and ASHRAE standards. All personnel need REAL ID Act compliance for base access. Site visit available October 29, 2026. See notice for safety, insurance, and bonding details. Next step: Contact MKC Marissa Massey (561-718-0424 or MARISSA.A.MASSEY@USCG.MIL) to arrange site visit by October 27. Submit questions by November 5, 2026 to Ulric Waldron (Ulric.Waldron@uscg.mil).

What: Design-build renovation of Building 164 (Outdoor Recreation Center) at Homestead Air Reserve Base. Work includes design documentation, selective demolition, exterior/roof renovation, interior renovation (break room, offices, storage areas), mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, and site improvements including a detached pavilion and accessible sidewalk. Performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida Deadline: October 26, 2026 is the deadline to respond to this market-research notice Who can bid: Any responsible business may bid, including large firms and small businesses. There is no set-aside for small businesses only. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope details and detailed statement of work in the attachments; (2) Site visit requirements and schedule; (3) Bonding, insurance, and licensing requirements for design-build work in Florida Next step: Submit a capability statement addressing company information and relevant experience by October 26, 2026. This is market research only—not a bid opportunity yet.

What: Renovation and expansion of cardiology services on the third floor of Malcom Randall VA Hospital. Scope includes offices, team spaces, conference rooms, and support areas for approximately 6,000 square feet. Period of Performance: 540 calendar days (December 18, 2026 to June 12, 2028). Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Gainesville, Florida Deadline: October 28, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the VetCert program are eligible to bid on this project. Key requirements: Site visit organized for October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (meet at Engineering Office, Basement-Building 1). Other requirements not stated in the notice summary. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications in attachments; (2) Bonding, insurance, and wage determination requirements. Next step: Register on SAM.gov if not already registered, obtain your SBA VetCert certification if you do not have it, and download the complete solicitation documents to prepare your bid.