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Air Force Small Business set-asides

36 open Small Business set-aside contracts from the Department of the Air Force. The next deadline is Oct 21, 2026. 71 more Small Business contracts at this agency are coming up for recompete.

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Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Conference Room Remodel

Dept of Defense · FA2823 Aftc Pzio · FL
Total Small BusinessAudio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-22 · 1d

Architect and Engineering Services

Dept of Defense · FA6656 910 Aw LGC YNGSTN WRN Arpt · OH
Total Small BusinessArchitectural Services (541310)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-22 · 1d

Troubleshoot & Repair of Portable Chillers Service Requirement

Dept of Defense · FA3016 502 CONS CL · TX
Total Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Solicitation

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Due 2026-10-22 · 1d

Troubleshoot & Repair of Portable Chillers Service Requirement

Dept of Defense · FA3016 502 CONS CL · TX
Total Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

AFRL HQ AVIS Tech Refresh

Dept of Defense · FA2396 USAF AFMC Afrl PZL Afrl Pzle · OH
Total Small BusinessAll Other Plastics Product Manufacturing…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Dyess AFB Sports Officials

Dept of Defense · FA4661 7 CONS CD · Dyess AFB, TX
Total Small BusinessOther Spectator Sports (711219)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Paramedics & Ambulance Services

Dept of Defense · FA8101 Afsc Pzioa · OK
Total Small BusinessAmbulance Services (621910)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Paramedics & Ambulance Services

Dept of Defense · FA8101 Afsc Pzioa · OK
New todayTotal Small BusinessAmbulance Services (621910)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Small Arms Firing Range (SAFR) Cleaning and Maintenance Services

Dept of Defense · FA4855 27 Socons LGC · Cannon AFB, NM
Total Small BusinessRemediation Services (562910)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

Conference Room Remodel

Dept of Defense · FA2823 Aftc Pzio · FL
Total Small BusinessAudio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

Lifeguard Services at Patrick Space Force Base

Dept of Defense · FA2521 45 CONS PK · Patrick AFB, FL
New todayTotal Small BusinessAll Other Support Services (561990)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-27 · 6d

Airfield Blast Shield

Dept of Defense · FA4661 7 CONS CD · Dyess AFB, TX
Total Small BusinessStructural Steel and Precast Concrete…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-27 · 6d

Cold Weather Gear

Dept of Defense · FA4897 366 CONS PKP · ID
New todayTotal Small BusinessApparel Accessories and Other Apparel…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

10-Miler Audio/Visual

Dept of Defense · FA2521 45 CONS PK · Patrick AFB, FL
New todayTotal Small BusinessMotion Picture and Video Production (512110)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

10-Miler Buses

Dept of Defense · FA2521 45 CONS PK · Patrick AFB, FL
New todayTotal Small BusinessCharter Bus Industry (485510)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

10-Miler Fencing

Dept of Defense · FA2521 45 CONS PK · Patrick AFB, FL
New todayTotal Small BusinessOther Commercial and Industrial Machinery and…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

FY27 42SFS CATM Range Cleaning

Dept of Defense · FA3300 42 CONS CC · Montgomery, AL
Total Small BusinessRemediation Services (562910)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

Wheel Well Stands

Dept of Defense · FA8125 Afsc Pzima · OK
Total Small BusinessFabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

Langley AFB Washer/Dryer Lease and Maintenance

Dept of Defense · FA4800 633 CONS PKP · Langley AFB, VA
Total Small BusinessConsumer Electronics and Appliances Rental…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

Notice of Intent to Single Source MH-139A Battery Maintenance Service

Dept of Defense · FA4613 90 CONS PK · WY
Total Small BusinessOther Support Activities for Air…Special Notice
Due 2026-10-30 · 9d

16292 Steam Boiler Replacement

Dept of Defense · FA8222 Afsc Ol H Pzie · UT
New todayTotal Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-31 · 10d

Flooring IDR Pre-Solicitation Notice

Dept of Defense · FA4659 319 CONS PK · Grand Forks AFB, ND
Total Small BusinessFlooring Contractors (238330)Presolicitation
Due 2026-11-02 · 12d

Edwards AFB Holiday Light & Decor Installation

Dept of Defense · FA9301 Aftc Pzio · Edwards, CA
Total Small BusinessElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-02 · 12d

R-410A LEAK DETECTORS (Bldgs 750, 751 & 768)

Dept of Defense · FA4460 19 CONS Pka · Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
New todayTotal Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-03 · 13d

Aircraft Coatings and Sealants OO-ALC

Dept of Defense · FA8224 Afsc Ol H Pzim · Hill Air Force Base, UT
Total Small BusinessPaint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)Solicitation
Due 2026-11-05 · 15d

Facility Enhancement and Maintenance IDIQ

Dept of Defense · FA4418 628 CONS PK · SC
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-06 · 16d

Hanscom Aero Club Automated Fuel Management System Replacement

Dept of Defense · FA2835 AFLCMC Hanscom Pzi · MA
Total Small BusinessMeasuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-06 · 16d

Hanscom Aero Club Automated Fuel Management System Replacement

Dept of Defense · FA2835 AFLCMC Hanscom Pzi · MA
New todayTotal Small BusinessMeasuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-13 · 23d

NSN 4810007616225RK/47680

Dept of Defense · FA8118 Afsc Pzabb · Tinker AFB, OK
Total Small BusinessOther Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-16 · 26d

FY27 Nursing Practice Oversight Course (NPOC)

Dept of Defense · FA8003 771 Enterprise Sourcing SQ · Colorado Springs, CO
New todayTotal Small BusinessOther Commercial and Industrial Machinery and…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-16 · 26d

WWYK260004 - Repair Structural Integrity, B1134, Post 34 & North Wall

Dept of Defense · FA8137 Afsc Pzioc · OK
Total Small BusinessOther Foundation, Structure, and Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-18 · 28d

Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance, Repair, & Inspection Services

Dept of Defense · FA4460 19 CONS Pka · Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
Total Small BusinessOther Building Equipment Contractors (238290)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-23 · 33d

Vandenberg Crane Replacement

Dept of Defense · FA8227 Afsc Ol H Pzim · Lompoc, CA
New todayTotal Small BusinessOverhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-12-04 · 44d

ES BLDG 1624 RM 203 VTC & A/V Upgrade - FY27 RFQ

Dept of Defense · FA2835 AFLCMC Hanscom Pzi · MA
New todayTotal Small BusinessElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-12-23 · 63d

Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"

Dept of Defense · FA2518 Ussf Spoc/Saio · Colorado Springs, CO
Total Small BusinessAll Other Telecommunications (517810)Special Notice
Due 2026-12-23 · 63d

Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"

Dept of Defense · FA2518 Ussf Spoc/Saio · Colorado Springs, CO
New todayTotal Small BusinessAll Other Telecommunications (517810)Special Notice

Air Force Small Business contracts coming up for recompete

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
96 RED SIX AEROSPACE INC.
PROJECT: AUGMENTED REALITY FOR AIRCREW AND SPECIAL TEAMS (ARFAST) DEVELOPMENT AND…
Why 96? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $20M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $20M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…FL$20,460,332May 31, 2027
95 UNITED DYNAMICS, INC
SBIR PHASE III MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL REVERSE ENGINEERING
Why 95? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $13M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 29, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $13M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…OK$13,142,221Apr 29, 2027
94 NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC
HIFIRE FLIGHT CONTROLS (HF2-C) FLIGHT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND TEST
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $21M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $21M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$21,214,230Jun 30, 2027
94 PC KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES INC
SBIR III - DEPLOYABLE PASSIVE COOLING
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $18M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 18, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $18M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…IN$17,693,481Jun 18, 2027
94 DZYNE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
SMALL PAYLOAD PRECISION AIR-LAUNCHED INEXPENSIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $17M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 15, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $17M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$16,738,130Jun 15, 2027
94 SKYLIGHT INC.
SERVICE DESIGN ACCELERATOR STRATFI, SEQUENTIAL SBIR PHASE II
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $15M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 24, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $15M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Custom Computer Programming Services…AL$14,890,786Jun 24, 2027
93 ISTARI FEDERAL LLC
ISTARI STRATEGIC FUNDING INCREASE EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS…
Why 93? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $12M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 17, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $12M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…SC$12,045,843Jun 17, 2027
92 ADVANCED CONCEPTS ENTERPRISES, INC. ↗
COMMAND AND CONTROL CONTRACT ACADEMIC TRAINING, COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTANCE…
Why 92? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $57M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $57M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2020 (about 6 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Flight Training (611512)AZ$56,515,647Apr 30, 2027
92 OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC
CARACAL IMAGING PAYLOAD OPTECH SBIR III
Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $12M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 29, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $12M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…NM$12,360,954Jun 29, 2027
92 TREKFED LLC
BESPIN CLOUD OPS WITH TREK10 TRATFI, SEQUENTIAL SBIR PHASE II
Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $9.2M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 20, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.2M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Custom Computer Programming Services…AL$9,248,807Jun 20, 2027
91 SEMPRE, INC. ↗
CUAS STRIKER PACKAGE AND BASE AREA LAYER NETWORK (SEMPRE T) SUPPORT. THE RESPONSE TO…
Why 91? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $45M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $45M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…MO$44,761,105Sep 30, 2027
90 BENAKA, INC. ↗
REPAIR DORMITORY, FACILITY 130
Why 90? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $24M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 10, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $24M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Commercial and Institutional Building…VA$23,881,532Jun 10, 2027
89 CASTELION CORPORATION ↗
FUTURE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES FOR THE US (FOCUS)
Why 89? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $19M · 33 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 19, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $19M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 33 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$18,872,991Apr 19, 2027
89 K2 CONTRACTING GROUP LLC
THE PROJECT IS TO ADD/ALTER THE EXISTING FACILITY WITH UPDATING LIVING CONDITIONS FOR…
Why 89? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $10M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 26, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $10M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Commercial and Institutional Building…NJ$10,232,812Apr 26, 2027
89 LUNAR OUTPOST INC
MOBILE AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SWARMS
Why 89? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $7.4M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 30, 2027). +25/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.4M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…CO$7,433,663Jul 30, 2027

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