Civil Construction contracts in Delaware
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Delaware that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 3 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2371 (Utility System Construction), 2373 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 2379 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Place of performance: Delaware.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 86 | COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION L/R CANAL MAINTENANCE DREDGING Why 86? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $9.6M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 10, 2027). +28/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $9.6M obligated so far. +14/20
- 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
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | DE | $9,639,180 | Jun 10, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Delaware
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Eagle Federal Construction LLC | $850,485 |
| Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc | $350,397 |
| Dawson Enterprises, Inc. | $163,347 |
| DHM Contracting, LLC | $9,000 |
| Crowley Holdings LLC | $0 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($1,364,229), Department of Agriculture ($9,000).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Delaware, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Delaware
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 heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts are open in Delaware?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in Delaware (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Delaware?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 3 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Delaware. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Eagle Federal Construction LLC ($850,485), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Delaware?
Delaware is served by University of Delaware APEX Accelerator, Delaware APEX Accelerator - Sussex County. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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