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Federal management and technical consulting work in District of Columbia that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 5 open notices, 40 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 181 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 5416 (Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services). Place of performance: District of Columbia.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-27 · 10d

3PL Follow-on Effort RFI

General Services Administration · GSA/FAS/GSS/Qscba/Special Contracting Branch a and QSCBB Special Contracting Branch B · Washington, DC
No set-aside yetProcess, Physical Distribution, and Logistics…Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-27 · 10d

USCG FD&I Project Management Support Services

Department of Homeland Security · CG-Hca-Coco-1 · Washington, DC
No set-aside yetAdministrative Management and General…Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-28 · 11d

DISA Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Enterprise (J6 C4E) Directorate – Pentagon (J6P) Security Support Services (J6 S3)

Dept of Defense · IT Contracting Division - PL83 · 51595, DC
No set-aside yetOther Scientific and Technical Consulting…Sources Sought
Due 2026-11-13 · 27d

FY27 BOTANY SURVEYS

Department of the Interior · BLM Contracting Activity · Washington, DC
Total Small BusinessOther Scientific and Technical Consulting…Solicitation
Due 2027-09-30 · 348d

FY27 - EXPERT REVIEW BOARDS

Department of Agriculture · Fpac Bus CNTR-Acq Div · Washington, DC
No set-aside yetOther Scientific and Technical Consulting…Sources Sought

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
85DECISION INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC
OFFICE OF JOB CORPS NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION POST-SEPARATION SURVEYS
Why 85? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $15M · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • 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
  • $15M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 4 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS10F0427Y); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Administrative Management and General…DC$15,464,902Apr 30, 2027
84BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES INC.
THIS NEW TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN HR INFRASTRUCTURE TALENT ACQUISITION & OUTREACH SUPPORT…
Why 84? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $12M · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 15, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $12M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 4 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS02F156AA); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 5 years).
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Human Resources Consulting Services…DC$11,725,785May 15, 2027
83MARTEK GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION (PBGC) PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT ACQUISITION SUPPORT…
Why 83? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $14M · 3 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 28, 2027). +25/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $14M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS10F0289U); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of the Interior
Departmental Offices
Administrative Management and General…DC$14,378,179Jul 28, 2027
82CATHEXIS, LLC
PRISM OUSD OXD SEED TASK ORDER
Why 82? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $20M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 31, 2027). +25/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $20M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QFHA24D0014); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
Administrative Management and General…DC$20,333,948Jul 31, 2027
82LEFANT LLC
VBA OBI MILITARY RECORDS RESEARCH CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES PURCHASE.
Why 82? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $19M · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $19M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA19D00CK); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Administrative Management and General…DC$18,912,222Sep 29, 2027
82RED CARROT INC
BROADCASTING, WEBCASTING AND SATELLITE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT
Why 82? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $11M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 9 months (Aug 2, 2027). +25/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $11M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS00F181GA); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Marketing Consulting Services (541613)DC$10,553,016Aug 2, 2027
74WEBWORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PKH//WILSON//MITIAL TARGETING BASE CONTRACT
Why 74? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $1.3M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $1.3M obligated so far. +7/20
  • Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures 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 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Administrative Management and General…DC$1,252,656Sep 29, 2027
71CHARLES F. DAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
MARINE CORPS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT
Why 71? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2028 · $28M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 15, 2027). +26/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 15, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $28M obligated so far. +18/20
  • 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 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Administrative Management and General…DC$27,951,484Jul 15, 2027
71MACROSYS, LLC
THIS IS A LABOR HOUR TASK ORDER AGAINST GSA CONTRACT NUMBER GS-10F-0048U FOR THE…
Why 71? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $9.1M · 7 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
  • 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 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS10F0048U); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Transportation
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Administrative Management and General…DC$9,095,337Sep 29, 2027
71SCHATZ PUBLISHING GROUP, LLC
3 PRINTING SPECIALISTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ICE MAIL AND PRINT UNIT (MPU)
Why 71? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $1.4M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 15, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $1.4M obligated so far. +8/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA24D0054); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Marketing Consulting Services (541613)DC$1,381,425Sep 15, 2027
69COVENANT PARK INTEGRATED INITIATIVES, INC.
PLANNING AND EXERCISE DIVISION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (PEDTAC)
Why 69? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $8.5M · 16 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $8.5M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 16 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRCA25DS488); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Human Resources Consulting Services…DC$8,467,098Sep 29, 2027
68PARAGON TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
RESOURCE CENTER CONTRACT - EFFECTIVE 9/15/2023
Why 68? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2028 · $53M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 14, 2027). +21/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 14, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $53M 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
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Administrative Management and General…DC$52,957,290Sep 14, 2027
68SALMON GROUP INC
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (BMO) AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE THEODORE…
Why 68? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $7.7M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 15 months (Jan 22, 2028). +12/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.7M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA19D0009); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
Office of Personnel Management
Office of Personnel Management
Administrative Management and General…DC$7,701,031Jan 22, 2028
66ACQUISITION RESEARCH & LOGISTICS INC
THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND…
Why 66? ends in 7 mo · options could run to Nov 2027 · $21M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 30, 2027). +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Nov 30, 2027, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $21M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) (89303019AMA000010); 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 Energy
Department of Energy
Administrative Management and General…DC$20,545,394May 30, 2027
66AVID CORE LLC
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 66? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $5.5M · sole source last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 28, 2027). +20/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $5.5M obligated so far. +12/20
  • Last time it was not competed under simplified acquisition procedures, so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Administrative Management and General…DC$5,454,843Sep 28, 2027

40 total. See all District of Columbia recompetes →

Who wins this work in District of Columbia

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Zemitek LLC$18,573,646
Chenega Advanced Solutions and Intelligence Services, LLC$18,268,123
Premier Enterprise Solutions, LLC$18,126,645
Censeo Consulting Group, Inc.$17,673,142
Paragon Technical Services, Inc.$15,728,884

Top buyers: Department of Defense ($122,011,747), Department of Homeland Security ($98,120,420), Department of Transportation ($45,142,618).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5416 performed in District of Columbia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in District of Columbia

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 management and technical consulting set-aside contracts are open in District of Columbia?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 5 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for management and technical consulting work performed in District of Columbia (NAICS 5416), from SAM.gov.

Who wins management and technical consulting set-aside contracts in District of Columbia?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 181 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in District of Columbia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Zemitek LLC ($18,573,646), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia is served by DC APEX Accelerator (District of Columbia Government). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).

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