Construction contracts in Kentucky
Federal building construction work in Kentucky 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 20 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Kentucky.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-11-12 · 26d
Dept of Defense · W072 ENDIST Louisville · Louisville, KY
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 79 | SEMPER TEK CMS JV LLC CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE ALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH… Why 79? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $21M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Oct 1, 2027). +20/30
- 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) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | KY | $20,903,929 | Oct 1, 2027 |
| 79 | SEMPER TEK INC REPLACE DETERIORATED UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AT LEXINGTON VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FRANKLIN… Why 79? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $10M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 11, 2027). +17/30
- 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 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 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | KY | $10,258,765 | Nov 11, 2027 |
| 77 | A TOTAL SOLUTION LLC CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE ALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCT REPLACEMENT… Why 77? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $16M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 15, 2027). +17/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $16M obligated so far. +16/20
- 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
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | KY | $15,769,696 | Nov 15, 2027 |
| 77 | BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC BASE AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE PLUS RANGE Why 77? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $9.7M · 9 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 14, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $9.7M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 9 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 Defense Department of the Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | KY | $9,702,213 | Sep 14, 2027 |
| 72 | LEGEND BUILDERS LLC MACA 258051 - REPLACE SEASONAL HOUSING Why 72? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $7.2M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 21, 2027). +17/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.2M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of the Interior National Park Service | New Multifamily Housing Construction… | KY | $7,235,880 | Nov 21, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Kentucky
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Semper Tek CMS JV LLC | $20,903,929 |
| A Total Solution LLC | $16,004,416 |
| Legend Builders LLC | $7,235,880 |
| Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC | $6,109,411 |
| Aaecon General Contracting LLC | $1,618,478 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($46,760,599), Department of the Interior ($8,220,847), General Services Administration ($997,890).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Kentucky, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Kentucky
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.
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Lexington (Main office) · Lexington 859.251.6019
Serves: Adair, Allen, Anderson, Ballard, Barren, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler,…
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Bowling Green · Bowling Green
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Covington · Covington
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Elizabethtown · Elizabethtown
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Morehead · Somerset
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Paducah · Paducah
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Somerset · Somerset
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 Kentucky?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for building construction work performed in Kentucky (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Kentucky?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 20 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Kentucky. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Semper Tek CMS JV LLC ($20,903,929), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Kentucky?
Kentucky is served by Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Lexington (Main office), Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Bowling Green, Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Covington and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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