Construction contracts in District of Columbia
Federal building construction work in District of Columbia that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 5 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 73 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: District of Columbia.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-11-04 · 18d
General Services Administration · PBS Centralized Acquisition Services Idv - East · Washington, DC
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 92 | ROMEM AQUA SYSTEMS CO INC ALTERNATE SITUATION ROOM Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $11M · 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
- $11M 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
| General Services Administration Public Buildings Service | Commercial and Institutional Building… | DC | $10,861,123 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 91 | DJB CONTRACTING INC NEOB LING WING 6TH & 7TH FLOOR MODERNIZATION Why 91? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $12M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 7 months (May 30, 2027). +29/30
- 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) with 3 offers. +17/20
- 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).
| General Services Administration Public Buildings Service | Commercial and Institutional Building… | DC | $11,711,467 | May 30, 2027 |
| 82 | PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR STORM WINDOW AND DOOR INSTALLATIONS AT THE U.S. CAPITOL… Why 82? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $98M · sole source 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
- $98M obligated so far. +20/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- 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 Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | DC | $97,717,663 | Jun 20, 2027 |
| 66 | PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC W81W3G52656864 Why 66? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $11M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 14, 2027). +17/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- 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 Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | DC | $11,190,408 | Nov 14, 2027 |
| 47 | SES CONSTRUCTORS LLC STABILIZE AND RESTORE THE GROUNDS ADJACENT TO THE ST. ELIZABETHS WEST CAMPUS CEMETERY,… Why 47? ends in 14 mo · options could run to Mar 2028 · $25M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 19, 2027). +15/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Mar 19, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $25M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- 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).
| General Services Administration Public Buildings Service | Commercial and Institutional Building… | DC | $24,997,728 | Dec 19, 2027 |
Who wins this work in District of Columbia
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Romem Aqua Systems Co Inc | $10,861,123 |
| Coho Construction Management LLC | $10,341,275 |
| Manguiri Contracting LLC | $10,166,175 |
| Belt Built CFM Joint Venture, LLC | $8,269,701 |
| DW Solutions, LLC | $6,860,682 |
Top buyers: General Services Administration ($63,719,043), Department of Defense ($11,364,541), Department of the Interior ($11,152,102).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in District of Columbia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for building construction work performed in District of Columbia (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in District of Columbia?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 73 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in District of Columbia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Romem Aqua Systems Co Inc ($10,861,123), and the biggest buyer was General Services Administration.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is served by DC APEX Accelerator (District of Columbia Government). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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