Federal contracts in Louisiana for small trade businesses

What: Provide licensed, unarmed security guards at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System medical center, New Orleans, LA. One-year contract (12/20/2026–12/19/2027) with 4 optional renewal years. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This is market research only—not a formal bid request yet. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email a Capabilities Statement with your UEI number to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov by 1 p.m. CST on November 4, 2026. Register at SAM.gov first.

What: Full-depth pavement reconstruction on runways, taxiways, and re-striping at Naval Air Station. Project duration: 1,110 calendar days. Estimated value $75M+. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all contractors (no set-aside). Must be registered with SAM.gov before award. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Register with SAM.gov now. Check SAM.gov starting mid-November 2026 for the full solicitation (number N6945027R0007). Site visit optional but recommended.

What: Site preparation and construction for unmanned Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Fort Polk. Work includes demolition, utility rerouting, new utility installation, gate installation, grading. Project cost $7.8M–$8.4M. Period: 365 calendar days. Buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Where: Fort Polk, Louisiana Deadline: November 2, 2026 Who can bid: Set-aside for small businesses. Highly encouraged: Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned small businesses. Key requirements: USACE Safety and Health Manual (EM 385-1-1) compliance. CMMC Level 1 certification required at award and maintained throughout contract. See notice for full requirements. Next step: Submit written response (max 10 pages) by deadline showing firm interest, capabilities, and qualifications. Monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation expected Q2 FY2027.

What: Remove and replace 10 patient restroom units (toilet, sink, cabinet, countertop) in occupied VA hospital. Includes demolition, wall repair, painting, new privacy curtain tracks and curtains. Reuse existing plumbing. 180 calendar days to complete. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Shreveport, LA Deadline: November 20, 2026 Who can bid: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSBC) only Key requirements: see notice Next step: Obtain the full solicitation document and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Solid waste management services at Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) England Airpark, Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria LA. Specific scope, quantities, and period of performance are in the attached draft PWS. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, Louisiana Deadline: October 28, 2026 (this is the deadline to respond to this Sources Sought notice, not a bid deadline) Who can bid: Any business considered 'small' under the size standard for NAICS code 562111 and registered in SAM.gov. SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed requirements in the draft PWS attachment; (2) Whether a site visit is required or scheduled Next step: Read the attached Sources Sought Synopsis and draft PWS. If interested and eligible, submit your capability response by October 28, 2026.

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What: Build an Emergency Department Drive Suicide Mitigation Fence at a Veterans Health Care System facility in New Orleans. Construction cost estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. All labor, materials, tools, equipment, expertise, administration, supervision, transportation, and other work necessary to complete the project per scope, drawings, and specifications. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Deadline: October 29, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the SBA and registered in the SBA database at dsbs.sba.gov are eligible. Your business must be small under NAICS code 236220. Key requirements: Bid Bond required. Site Visit planned (date and details in full solicitation). Must be registered in SAM.gov database. Must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 certification with proposal or be ineligible. Check before bidding: Full Scope of Work, Drawings, and Specifications; Site Visit date and location details; any wage determination requirements Next step: This is advance notice only—bids are NOT accepted yet. Watch SAM.gov for the official solicitation (expected around September 29, 2026, notice 36C25626R0117). Confirm your SBA SDVOSB certification now.