Federal contracts in New Jersey for small trade businesses

What: Pest Control Support Services at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck and Leonardo, New Jersey. Contract period not stated. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Colts Neck and Leonardo, New Jersey Deadline: November 19, 2026 Who can bid: Only small businesses. This contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Key requirements: Site visit strongly encouraged October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. Email Wayne Kolb or Nelson Jusino by October 26 to register. See notice for insurance, bonding, and other requirements. Next step: Register for site visit immediately, then submit your quote by November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST to Jessica Mercurio.

What: Repair, replacement, modification, and modernization of conference rooms, digital workplaces, and audio-visual systems at Picatinny Arsenal. Work includes maintaining collaboration spaces, offices, classrooms, conference areas, and video teleconference rooms. Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) will be established. Period of performance not specified in notice. Buyer: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Where: Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey Deadline: November 30, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Only SBA-certified small businesses may submit bids. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Review all attachments in the notice. Prepare your bid following the RFQ instructions and submit before the deadline.

What: Armed security guard services at a technical facility. 2-month transition period, then 12 months base contract, plus four optional 12-month renewals. Buyer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Where: Atlantic City, New Jersey Deadline: November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Who can bid: Reserved for certified 8(a) socially and economically disadvantaged businesses only. You must be enrolled in the SBA 8(a) program. Key requirements: Mandatory site visit September 29, 2026 (confirm by September 22). Real ID or approved alternative required for facility access. See notice for insurance, bonding, and other details. Next step: Confirm attendance at mandatory site visit by email to contracting officer by September 22, 2026.

What: Custodial services at Joint Base MDL Lakehurst—cleaning, restroom supplies, equipment, labor. Estimated square footage and frequency per Air Force standards. Contract period: 2027-2032. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Joint Base McDill-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Set-aside for small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email your company's capability statement to the contacts listed. Monitor SAM.gov for the actual bid solicitation.

What: Custodial (cleaning) services for two buildings (5651, 5652) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Work includes cleaning dormitory rooms, common areas, restrooms, offices, and other interior spaces. Period of performance not stated in notice. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey Deadline: November 16, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for 8(a) certified businesses (small disadvantaged businesses certified by SBA). If you are not currently 8(a) certified, you are not eligible to bid. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Review the full solicitation and Performance Work Statement on SAM.gov. If you are 8(a) certified and interested, submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Design and build maintenance/repair of Army Reserve facility. Scope: Fix HVAC, electrical systems, interior walls, lighting, fire alarm, roof, exterior structure, remove hazmat. Timeline: 1,095 calendar days. Budget: $10–25 million. Buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District Where: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Burlington, New Jersey Deadline: December 21, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (100% small business set-aside). Must be registered in SAM. Key requirements: Active SAM registration required; bonding and financial capability documentation; past performance evaluation; site visit for Phase II finalists. Next step: Register in SAM at sam.gov now. Watch sam.gov for full solicitation posting around October 30, 2026. Submit Phase I proposal by November 30, 2026.