Construction contracts in Louisiana
Federal building construction work in Louisiana that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 27 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Louisiana.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 75 | COVINGTON FIRELAKE JV, LLC CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUMA SUGARCANE LAB/OFFICE BUILDING Why 75? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $20M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 30, 2027). +16/30
- 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) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service | Commercial and Institutional Building… | LA | $19,999,990 | Nov 30, 2027 |
| 75 | ONOPA SERVICES LLC DESIGN BUILD REPLACE FIRE ALARM - ADMIN BLDG (R-POP) AT USCG BASE NEW ORLEANS NEW… Why 75? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $1.3M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 24, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $1.3M obligated so far. +8/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (70Z08219DPMV12500); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard | Commercial and Institutional Building… | LA | $1,265,451 | Apr 24, 2027 |
| 69 | SERGENTS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC PROJECT #502-17-102 (CONSTRUCTION) REPLACE ROOF AND HVAC OF BLDG 9 Why 69? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $18M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 17, 2028). +8/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $18M obligated so far. +17/20
- 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 Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | LA | $17,886,622 | Mar 17, 2028 |
Who wins this work in Louisiana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Covington Firelake JV, LLC | $20,557,861 |
| Mlu Services, LLC | $7,717,455 |
| Wingate Engineers, LLC | $3,103,063 |
| Red Eagle JV | $3,073,472 |
| Blue Cord Design and Construction, LLC | $2,012,256 |
Top buyers: Department of Agriculture ($20,663,830), Department of Homeland Security ($7,808,847), Department of Defense ($6,395,102).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Louisiana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Louisiana
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.
- Louisiana APEX Accelerator · Lafayette (337) 482-6422
Serves: Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East…
- NW Louisiana APEX Accelerator · Shreveport (318) 677-2519
Serves: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster
- The National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator · Marksville (480) 255-6625
Serves: Southeastern BIA Region - Louisiana, Eastern BIA Region
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 Louisiana?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in Louisiana (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Louisiana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 27 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Louisiana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Covington Firelake JV, LLC ($20,557,861), and the biggest buyer was Department of Agriculture.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Louisiana?
Louisiana is served by Louisiana APEX Accelerator, NW Louisiana APEX Accelerator, The National Center American Indian 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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