Civil Construction contracts in Tennessee
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Tennessee that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 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 2371 (Utility System Construction), 2373 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 2379 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Place of performance: Tennessee.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-27 · 10d
Dept of Defense · W07V ENDIST Memphis · Memphis, TN
SDVOSBOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 73 | HOWARD W. PENCE, INC. TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(5): THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF REPAIRING VARIOUS DAMAGED SITES… Why 73? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $6.1M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 3, 2027). +18/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.1M obligated so far. +13/20
- 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 Transportation Federal Highway Administration | Highway, Street, and Bridge… | TN | $6,132,853 | Nov 3, 2027 |
| 72 | ROAD WORX, INC. PROJECT TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(1): THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF REPAIRING VARIOUS… Why 72? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $3.6M · 11 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 25, 2027). +19/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $3.6M obligated so far. +11/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 11 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration | Highway, Street, and Bridge… | TN | $3,565,572 | Oct 25, 2027 |
| 67 | APEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC PROJECT TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(3): THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF REPAIRING STORM AND… Why 67? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $7.3M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 15 months (Jan 29, 2028). +12/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.3M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration | Highway, Street, and Bridge… | TN | $7,278,652 | Jan 29, 2028 |
Who wins this work in Tennessee
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| S & B Infrastructure LTD | $12,929,564 |
| Sigo Valiant JV LLC | $10,676,616 |
| Apex Construction Group, LLC | $7,278,652 |
| Williams Construction & Cabinetry, Inc. | $6,435,689 |
| Howard W. Pence, Inc. | $6,132,853 |
Top buyers: Department of Transportation ($39,234,340), Department of Defense ($23,144,181), Department of Veterans Affairs ($12,975,324).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 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
Serves: Anderson,Bledsoe,Blount,Bradley,Campbell,Carter,Claiborne,Cocke,Cumberland,Grainger,Greene,Grundy,Hamblen,Hamilton,Hancock,Hawkins,Jefferso…
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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Tennessee?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 27 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Tennessee. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was S & B Infrastructure LTD ($12,929,564), and the biggest buyer was Department of Transportation.
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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