Construction contracts in Arkansas
Federal building construction work in Arkansas that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 12 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Arkansas.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-11-12 · 26d
Dept of Defense · W076 ENDIST Little Rock · Little Rock, AR
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 75 | HURLEY JV, LLP EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE AT FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER. Why 75? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $43M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 24, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $43M obligated so far. +19/20
- 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 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | AR | $42,895,816 | Dec 24, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Arkansas
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Blue Cord Design and Construction, LLC | $30,995,241 |
| Gideon Red JV LLC | $4,120,911 |
| Mgi, Inc. | $1,692,439 |
| MGS Construction Services Inc. | $1,322,335 |
| Advon Corporation | $850,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($36,906,931), Department of Defense ($4,622,588), Department of Agriculture ($1,856,684).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Arkansas, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Arkansas
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal building construction set-aside contracts are open in Arkansas?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for building construction work performed in Arkansas (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Arkansas?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 12 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Arkansas. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Blue Cord Design and Construction, LLC ($30,995,241), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Arkansas?
Arkansas is served by Arkansas APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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