Federal contracts in North Carolina for small trade businesses

What: Operation, maintenance, and lead cleaning services for bullet traps at shooting houses. Scope and period not specified in this market research notice. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Deadline: November 10, 2026 Who can bid: This is market research only. A future contract will be set aside for small businesses. You may be invited to bid on the RFP. Key requirements: see notice Next step: Submit your company information and capabilities to express interest. Watch for the official RFP announcement.

What: Janitorial services for Forest Service Bent Creek Experimental Forest. Full scope, quantity, and period of performance not stated in this summary. Buyer: Forest Service Where: 1577 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806 Deadline: October 26, 2026 Who can bid: Any business registered in SAM.gov that meets the small business size standard for NAICS code 561720 ($22.0 million or less in revenue). No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Site visit on October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM, led by Katie Greenberg. Other requirements not stated in the notice summary. Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and performance period in attachments. (2) Insurance, bonding, licensing, and wage determination requirements in Amendments 0001 and 0002. Next step: Attend the site visit on October 23, 2026, then submit your quotation by October 26, 2026 using Attachment 1 price schedule.

What: Range maintenance and repair support services at a military facility. Scope, quantity, and performance period not specified in this advance notice. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Deadline: November 10, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses certified by the SBA Key requirements: see notice Next step: Monitor for the formal bid invitation. Register in SAM.gov and review the full solicitation when posted.

What: Replace domestic water, chilled water, and steam piping in Buildings 1 and 23 at Durham VA Health Care Center. Work includes all materials, labor, equipment, testing, and supervision. 603 calendar days from notice to proceed. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Durham VA Health Care Center, 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC Deadline: December 2, 2026 Who can bid: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSBC) only Key requirements: See notice Next step: Submit your bid by the deadline date and time shown.

What: Repair and maintenance work for Auto Maintenance Facility Building 575 at Camp Lejeune. Specific scope details and drawings in attached documents. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Deadline: November 23, 2026 Who can bid: Only small businesses (SBA set-aside). Only General MACC Contractors already listed on the General Requirements cover page may submit a proposal. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Review the attached scope of work and drawings. Verify you are listed as a General MACC Contractor. Submit your bid by November 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

What: Pressure washing services for Fort Bragg buildings, bridges, tanks, and facilities. Remove dirt, oils, graffiti, and contaminants. Contractor provides all personnel, equipment, and materials. Scheduled and on-demand work. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: Fort Bragg, NC; Pope Army Airfield; Camp MacKall; Linden Oaks Deadline: November 23, 2026 Who can bid: This opportunity is set aside for HUBZone-certified small businesses only. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Rental of two chillers for one year at a Veterans Affairs facility Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Asheville, NC Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only Key requirements: see notice Next step: Submit your bid by October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time

What: Design-Bid-Build construction contract. Build six structures totaling approximately 218,200 square feet at Stone Bay: a 73,400 SF SOF Marine Battalion Operations/Supply/Communications/Intel facility; a 127,200 SF Company HQ and Team Facilities building; a 17,600 SF Company Storage Building; plus supporting structures, utilities, parking, roadways, sidewalks, and site work. Steel frame construction with brick veneer, metal roofs, pile foundations, wetlands mitigation, and stormwater management. Performance period not stated. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Deadline: October 27, 2026 Who can bid: Restricted set-aside. See the full notice to confirm eligibility. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and specifications in attached drawings and statement of work; (2) Wage determination rates, bonding/insurance requirements, and site visit requirements or dates Next step: Download and review all attached documents. Confirm you meet the set-aside requirement. Submit your bid by October 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.

What: Complete removal of approximately 35,000 sq ft of flat EPDM roofing and 27,000 sq ft of pitched shingle roofing at a federal prison facility, followed by installation of new 80-mil TPO flat roof system with tapered EPS insulation and 30-year Class A asphalt shingle system on pitched areas. All penetrations, transitions, drains, curbs, walls, skylights, HVAC units, and flashing must be rebuilt. Project estimated value $1,000,000–$5,000,000. Buyer: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons Where: Federal Correctional Complex Butner, Old NC Highway 75, Butner, NC 27509 Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (deadline to respond to this market research notice) Who can bid: Any responsible business may bid, including large companies. The agency is specifically seeking 8(a) certified contractors. Your firm must be registered in SAM.gov and have average annual receipts not exceeding $19.0 million to qualify as a small business. Key requirements: 20-year non-prorated watertight warranty required. Must comply with NRCA standards and building codes. Criminal background check required. Security clearance and escorted access required. Full compliance with federal, state, and local safety and disposal regulations required. Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and detailed specifications in attachments; (2) site visit requirements and scheduling details for pre-construction visit Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered. Complete the Market Research Questionnaire and email to abradley1@bop.gov by October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Add your business name to the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov.

What: Connect magnetic locks to fire system at Cherry Point Naval Station. Scope, quantity, and timeline in attached documents. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Cherry Point, NC Deadline: November 18, 2026 Who can bid: Only companies already on the M&R MACC contractor list can submit. This is a small business set-aside. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Check the RFP cover letter to confirm you are on the M&R MACC list. Review all attached documents and drawings. Submit your proposal by the deadline.

What: Roof replacement at USDA APHIS facility. Under $25,000. Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (USDA) Where: 1815 Gardner Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 Deadline: November 10, 2026 Who can bid: Reserved for small businesses only. You must qualify as small under SBA rules. Key requirements: Site visit required October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. Contact Sheena Stanley to arrange. See notice for other requirements. Next step: Visit the site on October 20. Email your bid to Erick Plamann before November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern time. Do not email the site visit contact.

What: Renovate space for patient care improvements at a VA facility. Specific scope and timeline to be detailed in full solicitation. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Asheville, NC Deadline: October 29, 2026 Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) only Key requirements: see notice Next step: Obtain the full solicitation document and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Design, engineer, fabricate, deliver, install, test, certify, and commission a complete live-fire maritime/urban training system. Approximately 50 ft × 120 ft live-fire footprint; 140 ft × 70 ft overall with 30 ft tower elevation. Includes ballistic containment, multi-level training areas (urban, maritime, lower-deck), ship doors/hatches, vertical access, observation platforms. Period: not to exceed 300 calendar days from award. Buyer: U.S. Coast Guard Where: Camp Lejeune, NC (Marine Corps Base) Deadline: November 15, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all qualified vendors; no set-aside Key requirements: Site visit November 10, 2026 at Building 58, Provost Marshal's Office; see notice for detailed design, ballistic certification, and training requirements Next step: This is market research only—no bid yet. Submit capabilities/experience voluntarily by November 15 to be considered for future solicitation.

What: Provide access to existing commercial training range facilities (small arms ranges, shoot houses, training villages, underground complexes, UAS/drone areas) and subject matter expert support. Up to 8 contractors. Period: 1 base year + 4 optional years. Estimated total value: $9,000,000. Buyer: 419th Contracting Support Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC Where: Fort Bragg, NC and facilities within 90-mile radius Deadline: March 3, 2026 Who can bid: Only certified small businesses under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services). This contract is reserved for small businesses only. Key requirements: Must register in SAM.gov and WAWF. See notice for full details. Next step: Send interest email to SSG Joshua D. Phillips (joshua.d.phillips70.mil@army.mil) with your UEI, CAGE code, tax ID, contact info, website, business size/ownership, and capability statement by deadline shown. Full solicitation releases February 17, 2026 on SAM.gov.