Civil Construction contracts in Nebraska
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Nebraska that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 14 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: Nebraska.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 89 | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC REPAIRS TO CONCRETE DAMAGE ON MEDICINE CREEK DAM AND ADDITION OF SITE ACCESS ROAD. Why 89? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $7.2M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
- 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 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 2 years).
| Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | NE | $7,180,090 | May 31, 2027 |
| 83 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC MISSOURI RIVER LEVEE R562 REPAIRS Why 83? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $44M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 29, 2027). +16/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $44M obligated so far. +20/20
- 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 Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | NE | $43,724,249 | Nov 29, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Nebraska
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Hendrickson Transportation LLC | $43,724,249 |
| Gale Construction Company of Illinois | $5,054,329 |
| Youngs General Contracting Inc | $1,587,238 |
| Airfield Western LLC | $1,362,048 |
| Yost Excavating Inc | $647,040 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($50,526,751), Department of Transportation ($1,362,048), Department of Energy ($1,039,906).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Nebraska, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Nebraska
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.
- NBDC APEX Accelerator · Omaha (402) 554-6253
Serves: Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders.
- NBDC APEX Accelerator- Norfolk Chamber · Norfolk (402) 371-4862
Serves: Antelope, Boone, Boyd, Burt, Butler, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Knox, Madison, Merrick, Nance, Pierce,…
- NBDC APEX Accelerator- Southeast Community College · Lincoln (402) 472-1177
Serves: Cass, Clay, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, Washington,…
- NBDC APEX Accelerator UNK College of Business · Kearney (402) 690-4986
Serves: Adams, Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Butte, Brown, Buffalo, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Clay, Custer, Dawes, Dawson, Deuel, Dundy, Franklin,…
- Nebraska Indian Community College APEX Accelerator · Macy (402) 494-2311
Serves: The Santee Sioux Nation and Omaha Nation on both reservations in Nebraska, including Native American businesses that are located outside…
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 Nebraska?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in Nebraska (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Nebraska?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 14 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Nebraska. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Hendrickson Transportation LLC ($43,724,249), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Nebraska?
Nebraska is served by NBDC APEX Accelerator, NBDC APEX Accelerator- Norfolk Chamber, NBDC APEX Accelerator- Southeast Community College 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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