Federal contracts in Missouri for small trade businesses

What: Build an Observation Unit at the VA Medical Center in Saint Louis. Full scope, drawings, and specifications in attached documents. Period of performance not stated in notice. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Saint Louis, Missouri Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBS) only. You must be verified as a SDVOSBS to bid. Key requirements: Site visit mandatory on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST at Saint Louis VAMC Building #16, Room B201. Contact Walter Staas at 314-652-4100. See notice for bonding, insurance, and wage requirements. Next step: Review all six amendments and attached documents. Attend the site visit. Submit your bid by November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM UTC.

What: Create an Observation Unit at a VA medical facility in Saint Louis. Full bid documents and drawings posted. Period and quantity: see notice. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Saint Louis, MO (VA Medical Center, Building #16) Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBS) Key requirements: Site visit conducted August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST, Building #16 Room B201; see notice for licenses, bonding, insurance, and wage requirements Next step: Download all amendments (0001–0005) and bid documents from the attachment section. Submit your proposal by November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM CST.

What: Food service management at 5 military hospitals (Fort Irwin CA, Fort Leonard Wood MO, Fort Riley KS, Fort Stewart GA, West Point NY). Services include dining facility management, therapeutic food prep, patient meal delivery, sanitation. Contract: Feb 1, 2027–Sept 30, 2029 (base + 2 one-year options). Multiple awards possible (up to one per location). Buyer: Defense Health Agency (DHA) Where: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all. State Licensing Agencies under Randolph Sheppard Act receive priority. Small business subcontracting plan required for large companies. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email questions by October 22, 2026. Download solicitation from sam.gov when posted (around October 16). Register with SAM and obtain UEI/CAGE code before award.

What: Replace select hot water heating system at VA facility. Scope, size, and performance period: see notice Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Saint Louis, Missouri Deadline: November 3, 2026 Who can bid: Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only (SDVOSBS set-aside) Key requirements: Wage determination applies for Saint Louis, Missouri. Final questions due October 20, 2026 by 2 PM CST. Site visit sign-in sheet available. Acknowledge amendments 1, 2, and any subsequent amendments in your proposal Next step: Download full solicitation and all attachments. Submit questions by October 20, 2026. Submit bid by November 3, 2026 at 8 PM UTC

What: Selective demolition, renovation, and modernization of a 40,640 square foot three-story barracks building built in the 1960s, plus approximately 3,000 square foot addition, fine grading, landscaping, and associated sitework at Fort Leonard Wood. Buyer: US Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District Where: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Deadline: October 27, 2026 (this is the deadline to submit a capability response, not a bid) Who can bid: Full and open competition. Any business—large or small—that is responsible and capable may respond. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work, drawings, and specifications in the attachments; (2) whether a site visit is required or scheduled Next step: Submit a written capability statement to the Army by October 27, 2026, describing your experience with similar barracks renovation projects and your capacity to perform this work.

What: Aviation Security Officer personal services. Individual positions, multiple districts nationwide and JPATS. Duration per contract period. Buyer: U.S. Marshals Service Where: Kansas City, MO Deadline: July 1, 2030 Who can bid: SBA set-aside. Only individual workers may apply—security companies cannot bid. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Review full statement of work on sams.gov. Submit individual application if you meet qualifications. Do not apply as a company.