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Engineering contracts in Maryland

Federal engineering services work in Maryland that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 4 open notices, 22 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 35 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). Place of performance: Maryland.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-22 · 5d

Sources Sought - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Health and Human Services · National Institutes of Health Olao · Bethesda, MD
No set-aside yetEngineering Services (541330)Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-26 · 9d

NAWCAD WOLF Identification Systems Technical Management Support Services RFO

Dept of Defense · Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div · Patuxent River, MD
Total Small BusinessEngineering Services (541330)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-27 · 10d

Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Information Technology Modernization Support

Dept of Defense · Defense Information Systems Agency · Fort Meade, MD
No set-aside yetEngineering Services (541330)Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-28 · 11d

PMA CSS Competition PMA 261

Dept of Defense · Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div · Patuxent River, MD
SDVOSBEngineering Services (541330)Solicitation

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
97OPR LLC
FLIGHT DYNAMICS SUPPORT SERVICES III (FDSS). THIS CONTRACT IS FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO…
Why 97? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $222M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $222M obligated so far. +20/20
  • 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 2019 (about 7 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Engineering Services (541330)MD$222,133,926Apr 30, 2027
89PRECISE SYSTEMS, INC.
PMA 262 PMAC CSS
Why 89? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $61M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • 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
  • $61M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0042118D0024); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$61,159,718May 31, 2027
89TEKLA RESEARCH, INC.
BASE PERIOD LABOR - OCF
Why 89? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $39M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $39M obligated so far. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0042118D0042); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$38,891,348Jun 30, 2027
87PSI PAX, INC.
NAVSEA ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) BUSINESS OFFICE (NEBO) SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 87? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $48M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 26, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $48M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8356); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$48,253,085Jun 26, 2027
84FORGE FORWARD INC
NAVAL ORDNANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY ACTIVITY (NOSSA) ANALYTICAL, TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT…
Why 84? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $9.1M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 12, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.1M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D7712); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$9,132,216May 12, 2027
84BIO RESPONSE SOLUTIONS INC
CONTINUOUS FLOW THERMAL EFFLUENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM FOR USAMRIID
Why 84? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $7.5M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 20, 2027). +23/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.5M obligated so far. +14/20
  • 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
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Engineering Services (541330)MD$7,459,929Aug 20, 2027
78DIGITALIBIZ, LLC
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PORTFOLIO COORDINATION, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY…
Why 78? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $28M · 2 offers last time · single-award vehicle
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 23, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $28M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under single-award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) (DTFAWA10A00007) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2020 (about 7 years).
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Engineering Services (541330)MD$27,627,847Sep 23, 2027
77SPALDING CONSULTING, INC.
AWARD TASK ORDER N00421-22-F-3011 AND IF CLIN 2005
Why 77? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $13M · 6 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 28, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $13M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8547); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$13,253,404Jun 28, 2027
76FEDERAL MIRACLE TECH LLC
TASK ORDER 70Z04022FESDV0001 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 47QRAD20D8156 LOGISTICS BUSINESS MODEL…
Why 76? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $10M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 20, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $10M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D8156); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Engineering Services (541330)MD$10,136,783Sep 20, 2027
70CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION (ESD)
Why 70? ends in 16 mo · no option years left · $15M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 16 months (Feb 13, 2028). +11/30
  • 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), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (GS00Q14OADS110); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Engineering Services (541330)MD$14,676,462Feb 13, 2028
68NAVAL SYSTEMS, INC.
LABOR-O&M,N
Why 68? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $35M (2 orders) · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 29, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends Apr 30, 2027. +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 29, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $35M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0042122D0084); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
  • Groups 2 sibling orders: N0042123F0778 ($24,491,988, ends Apr 30, 2027), N0042124F0454 ($10,576,380, ends May 29, 2027)
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$35,068,368May 29, 2027
66NEXTGEN FEDERAL SYSTEMS LLC
ASTEROID
Why 66? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2028 · $55M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 16, 2027). +26/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 16, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $55M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D3166); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
Engineering Services (541330)MD$54,740,503Jul 16, 2027
65SYSTEMS PLUS, INC.
NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Why 65? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2028 · $88M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 31, 2027). +25/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 31, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $88M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (GS00Q14OADS142); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Engineering Services (541330)MD$88,184,512Jul 31, 2027
65AFG GROUP INC.
QA INSPECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING TESTING, ADJUSTING AND…
Why 65? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2028 · $7.9M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 6, 2027). +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 6, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $7.9M obligated so far. +14/20
  • 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
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Engineering Services (541330)MD$7,867,628Jun 6, 2027
64RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, INC.
SUPPORT PROVISION, SUSTAINMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE RANGE OF INFORMATION…
Why 64? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2028 · $34M · 18 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 25, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 25, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $34M obligated so far. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 18 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8413); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)MD$33,552,615May 25, 2027

22 total. See all Maryland recompetes →

Who wins this work in Maryland

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Precise Systems, Inc.$43,290,820
Opr LLC$36,725,368
Tekla Research, Inc.$30,364,624
Omitron, Inc.$23,079,630
Halvik LLC$18,720,632

Top buyers: Department of Defense ($237,371,364), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($55,445,996), Department of Homeland Security ($46,500,611).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 541330 performed in Maryland, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Maryland

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 engineering services set-aside contracts are open in Maryland?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 4 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for engineering services work performed in Maryland (NAICS 541330), from SAM.gov.

Who wins engineering services set-aside contracts in Maryland?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 35 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Maryland. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Precise Systems, Inc. ($43,290,820), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Maryland?

Maryland is served by The Maryland 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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