Federal contracts in Pennsylvania for small trade businesses

What: Replace two electrical substations (each 1500 kVA, 480/277V) at medical center. Install temporary substation during construction. Work phased to keep hospital operating. Phase 1 only. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA Deadline: November 20, 2026 Who can bid: Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email your proposal to kevin.rodgers2@va.gov by 4:00 PM EST on November 20, 2026

What: Road and bridge maintenance at four federal sites—pavement repair, asphalt overlay, concrete work, drainage repairs, bridge repairs, and pavement markings. Project cost $3–4 million, split into multiple contract options. No performance period stated. Buyer: Federal Highway Administration Where: Essex County, New Jersey; Pike, Wayne, and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland Deadline: December 8, 2026 Who can bid: Only certified Small Business Concerns (SBA set-aside). You must be registered as SBA-certified. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Register at sam.gov now. Watch for bid documents available November 6, 2026 at sam.gov (search 693C73). Register as interested vendor to receive email updates.

What: Infrastructure upgrades at a VA medical center, including site preparation, demolition, removal of existing structures, and installation of building communications cabling (fiber optic OM4/OS2-10GB plenum-rated and copper CAT 6A), plus 20% additional cable capacity. Project duration approximately 770 calendar days. Estimated value $20–50 million (closer to lower end). Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Where: Coatesville VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA Deadline: October 26, 2026 to respond to this market research notice (not a bid deadline) Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration VetCert program are eligible for this set-aside. Key requirements: Bonding capacity letter from your bonding company matching the project magnitude. Past performance: minimum 2–5 relevant construction projects demonstrating specific experience in medical facilities, emergency/surgical environments, fiber optic installation, phased work, and utility tie-ins. Check before bidding: (1) Full technical specifications and drawings in the final solicitation documents; (2) Complete wage determination requirements and prevailing wage rates applicable to this project. Next step: Prepare and submit a capability statement (company info, business size/type, statement of interest, bonding letter, and 2–5 past project examples) by October 26, 2026.

What: Road reconstruction on National Forest roads including erosion controls, traffic control, ditch work, guide rail repair/replacement, culvert removal/installation, asphalt milling/overlay, full depth replacement, shoulder repairs, line painting, accessibility features, and base aggregate placement. No timeline stated. Buyer: Forest Service Where: Warren, PA Deadline: October 29, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is reserved for small businesses only. Your company must qualify as a small business (under $45 million in revenue). Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email questions to christopher.malley@usda.gov by October 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Submit your bid by email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov by October 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

What: Build four private offices in Building 403. Sizes: one 18'7"x11', one 15'x11', two 16'x11'. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment. Estimated cost $100,000–$250,000. Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Where: DLA Distribution Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Only women-owned small businesses (WOSB). Your company must be registered as WOSB-certified. Key requirements: Active SAM.gov registration required at time of quote submission. See notice for other details. Next step: Email your company interest, contact information, SAM UEI, and CAGE number to Mogen.gilson@dla.mil by November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT to get on the bidders' list.

What: Repair of Base Civil Engineer & Fire Facility (Building 78) and construct an addition at 193rd Special Operations Wing. Project value: $5,000,000–$10,000,000. Buyer: Department of the Army, Pennsylvania Air National Guard Where: Middletown, Pennsylvania Deadline: October 24, 2026 (5:00 pm EDT) to respond to this sources sought notice Who can bid: Any responsible business—large or small—may respond. There is no small-business set-aside. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and Statement of Work in attachments; (2) Bonding and insurance requirements, wage determination, and site visit requirements or schedule Next step: Email a written response (no more than 5 pages) by October 24, 2026, 5:00 pm EDT to terrell.a.moore.civ@army.mil and diana.shemanski.mil@army.mil with subject line "Sources Sought W912KC-27-B-1CRU". Include: positive intent to bid as prime, completed Source Sought Information Request Form, list of past three years' projects (type, value, contract number, location, contact), and outline of resources, subcontractors, and key personnel.