Construction contracts in Tennessee
Federal building construction work in Tennessee that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 9 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 24 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Tennessee.
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| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 85 | SEMPER TEK INC RENOVATION OF OPERATING ROOMS AT THE MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. Why 85? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $12M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 25, 2027). +23/30
- 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 2 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 5 years).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $12,146,735 | Aug 25, 2027 |
| 84 | SAW GREENLAND, LLC PROJECT 621-22-107, MODERNIZE BLDG 108 BOILER PLANT AND SYSTEMS Why 84? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $41M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 29, 2027). +18/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $41M obligated so far. +19/20
- 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
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $41,222,156 | Oct 29, 2027 |
| 82 | DAWES CONSTRUCTION, LLC CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC… Why 82? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $6.4M · 14 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 24, 2027). +27/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.4M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 14 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… | TN | $6,359,000 | Jun 24, 2027 |
| 79 | PATRIOT CONTRACTING GROUP, LLC CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION AND PERFORM ALL WORK… Why 79? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $9.8M · 9 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 17, 2027). +23/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $9.8M 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 Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $9,796,000 | Aug 17, 2027 |
| 77 | SEMPER TEK INC UPGRADE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS I TVHS VAMC, NASHVILLE, TN. Why 77? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $11M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 7, 2027). +15/30
- 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) with 2 offers. +17/20
- 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… | TN | $10,638,674 | Dec 7, 2027 |
| 76 | DAWES CONSTRUCTION, LLC REPLACE SITE UNDERGROUND CHILLED WATER PIPING AT JAMES H. QUILLEN VAMC, MT. HOME, TN. Why 76? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $15M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 25, 2027). +16/30
- 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) 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… | TN | $14,580,579 | Nov 25, 2027 |
| 75 | DAWES CONSTRUCTION, LLC THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, QUALIFIED… Why 75? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $47M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 15 months (Jan 5, 2028). +13/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $47M 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
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $46,819,426 | Jan 5, 2028 |
| 75 | SEMPER TEK INC THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, QUALIFIED… Why 75? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $30M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 15 months (Jan 16, 2028). +13/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $30M obligated so far. +18/20
- 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
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $29,743,000 | Jan 16, 2028 |
| 71 | INTEC GROUP LLC CONSOLIDATED HOUSING FURNITURE STORAGE FACILITY BLDG 6453 Why 71? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $6.0M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 26, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.0M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W9124823D3007); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | TN | $6,040,995 | Sep 26, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Tennessee
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Dawes Construction, LLC | $67,759,005 |
| Semper Tek Inc | $41,795,325 |
| Aleut Remediation LLC | $10,516,165 |
| HPM, Inc. | $6,214,507 |
| Intec Group LLC | $6,040,995 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($114,946,125), Department of Energy ($10,849,306), Department of Defense ($9,016,336).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Tennessee, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Tennessee
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.
- Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite) · Nashville (615) 532-8885
Serves: Bedford,…
- West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite) · Jackson (615) 253-6381
Serves: Benton,Carroll,Chester,Crockett,Decatur,Dyer,Fayette,Gibson,Hardeman,Hardin,Haywood,Henderson,Henry,Hickman,Houston,Humphreys,Lake,Lauderda…
- East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite) · Oak Ridge (865) 483-0623
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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 Tennessee?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in Tennessee (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Tennessee?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 24 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Tennessee. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Dawes Construction, LLC ($67,759,005), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Tennessee?
Tennessee is served by Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite), West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite), East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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