Federal contracts in Mississippi for small trade businesses

What: Motor Control Center Upgrades to an existing Micro Gin. Scope, quantity, and performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Agricultural Research Service Where: Stoneville, MS Deadline: October 26, 2026 Who can bid: This is an unrestricted requirement. Any responsible company may submit a quotation, including large businesses and small businesses. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications for the Motor Control Center upgrade; (2) Site visit requirements, if any, and delivery/completion timeline Next step: Submit your quotation by October 26, 2026 using the solicitation number 1232SA27Q0004.

What: Roof replacement at Jackson Main Office P&DC. Estimated cost $5–6.5 million. Construction must finish within 300 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Buyer: United States Postal Service Where: 401 E. South Street, Jackson, MS 32901-9997 Deadline: November 20, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all contractors. No set-asides. Key requirements: Must obtain 100% performance and payment bonds within 7 days of award. Must register with USPS eSourcing Coupa platform. VETS-4212 registration required. Subcontracting Plan and Project-Specific Safety Plan required before work starts. See notice for technical evaluation criteria and past performance scoring. Next step: Register on USPS eSourcing Coupa; contact Helen L. Hynes (Helen.L.Hynes@usps.gov, 860-285-7120) for bid invitation. Attend optional pre-proposal meeting October 27, 2026, 10:30 am local time.

What: Construction, renovation, and security improvements at federal courthouse. Work includes structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security systems, interior renovations, and site work. Estimated cost: $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. Period: not stated. Buyer: GSA PBS (General Services Administration Public Buildings Service), Zones 3 & 4 Where: William M. Colmer Federal Building, 701 North Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Full and open competition. Check SBA size standards for your business at time of solicitation. Key requirements: Site visit required. Performance and payment bonds required. Security screening and background checks required for personnel. Work in occupied federal facility. Next step: Monitor SAM.gov starting November 16, 2026 for official solicitation documents.

What: Resurfacing Natchez Trace Parkway including milling, asphalt overlay, shoulder widening, spot reconstruction, pavement markings, bridges, ramps, intersections, parking areas. Multiple work schedules. Project cost $10–12 million. Buyer: Federal Highway Administration Where: Chickasaw County, Mississippi Deadline: November 3, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all business concerns. No set-aside restrictions. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Register at sam.gov. Search solicitation number 693C73-27-B-000001. Download bid documents (issued ~September 17, 2026). Register as interested vendor for email updates. Ensure active SAM registration before submitting your bid.

What: Install catwalks and safety railings for aboveground fuel tanks at VA medical facility. Project 520-27-102. Construction cost: $250,000–$500,000. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Where: Biloxi, MS Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified in the SBA database at veterans.certify.sba.gov. Must also be registered in SAM.gov. Key requirements: Bid bond required. Mandatory site visit (one only; no make-ups). Must submit VAAR 852.219-75 certification with proposal or be ineligible. Next step: This is pre-solicitation only. Watch SAM.gov around September 30, 2025 for the official solicitation (36C25626R0114). Ensure your SDVOSB certification is current before bidding.