Civil Construction contracts in New Jersey
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in New Jersey that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 19 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: New Jersey.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-30 · 13d
Dept of Defense · W2SD ENDIST New York · Jersey City, NJ
No set-aside yetOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction…Sources Sought
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 92 | MFS CONSTRUCTION LLC GATE 213019 JACOB RIIS PARKING LOT Why 92? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $10.0M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 19, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $10.0M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of the Interior National Park Service | Highway, Street, and Bridge… | NJ | $9,973,430 | Apr 19, 2027 |
| 80 | BARNEGAT BAY DREDGING CO INC NJIWW AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT. Why 80? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $8.1M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Dec 1, 2027). +16/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $8.1M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- 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… | NJ | $8,148,078 | Dec 1, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New Jersey
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| MFS Construction LLC | $10,048,794 |
| Anselmi & De Cicco, Inc. | $7,441,483 |
| Cottrell Contracting Corporation | $5,391,723 |
| Cdeem Co | $4,776,000 |
| Seacoast Construction Inc | $4,169,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($18,369,716), Department of the Interior ($10,509,044), Department of Veterans Affairs ($4,815,974).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in New Jersey, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New Jersey
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.
- NJIT APEX Accelerators · Newark (973) 596-5805
Serves: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris,…
- Union County Economic Development Corp. APEX Accelerator · Cranford (908) 527-1166
Serves: Union
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 New Jersey?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in New Jersey (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in New Jersey?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 19 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in New Jersey. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was MFS Construction LLC ($10,048,794), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New Jersey?
New Jersey is served by NJIT APEX Accelerators, Union County Economic Development Corp. 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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