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Federal management and technical consulting work in Maryland that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 26 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 121 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

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

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-11-05 · 19d

Request for Information - CMS' Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) Program

Department of Health and Human Services · Ofc of Acquisition and Grants MGMT · Baltimore, MD
No set-aside yetAdministrative Management and General…Sources Sought / RFI

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
85SOL CONSULTING GROUP LLC
OCFO CONTROL DESK PACS BPA CALL
Why 85? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $9.9M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 5, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.9M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under single-award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) (15PADA21A00000048) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 5 years).
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Administrative Management and General…MD$9,884,970Jun 5, 2027
83THINK-HIGHPOINT JV, LLC
CONTACT CENTER TRAINING AND CONTENT (CTC)
Why 83? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $117M · 9 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 21, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $117M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 9 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 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Administrative Management and General…MD$117,470,354Sep 21, 2027
81TFC CONSULTING INC.
HOSPITAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE.
Why 81? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $17M · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 6, 2027). +26/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $17M 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 (GS23F0057W); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Administrative Management and General…MD$17,000,027Jul 6, 2027
74RIPPLE EFFECT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH SUPPORT FOR THE NIH BRAIN INITIATIVE
Why 74? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $3.0M · 3 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 2, 2027). +22/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $3.0M obligated so far. +10/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA22D008N); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Administrative Management and General…MD$3,000,610Sep 2, 2027
73WINDSOR GROUP LLC
DECENNIAL DIRECTORATE PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Why 73? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $6.5M · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 26, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $6.5M obligated so far. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 4 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA21D006R); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 3 years).
Department of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau
Administrative Management and General…MD$6,531,114Sep 26, 2027
69RIPPLE EFFECT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
BIOMEDICAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Why 69? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2028 · $8.9M · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 12, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 12, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $8.9M obligated so far. +14/20
  • 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 (47QRAA22D008N); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Administrative Management and General…MD$8,857,130May 12, 2027
69RESEARCH PLANNING, INC.
47QRAA19D003K/1305M226F0457: NOS/OCM: DEEP SEABED ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY SUPPORT…
Why 69? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $1.0M · 3 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
  • $1.0M obligated so far. +7/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA19D003K); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Environmental Consulting Services…MD$1,022,998Sep 29, 2027
68INDEX ANALYTICS LLC
THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT DSSEO TEAM WITH THE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND AGENT/BROKER…
Why 68? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2028 · $24M · 3 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 27, 2027). +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 27, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $24M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA18D00G9); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Administrative Management and General…MD$23,528,356May 27, 2027
62SYNERGY ENTERPRISES, INC
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Why 62? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $2.7M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 31, 2027). +25/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 31, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $2.7M obligated so far. +10/20
  • 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 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Administrative Management and General…MD$2,651,390Jul 31, 2027
61CIVILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC
SCHOLAR AND STUDENT TO SERVICE (S2S) SITE VISIT AND RELOCATION SERVICES - BHW98C 4482
Why 61? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2028 · $17M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 21, 2027). +21/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 21, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $17M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • 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
Health Resources and Services Administration
Process, Physical Distribution, and…MD$17,076,823Sep 21, 2027
61CLOUDBURST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
CPD DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Why 61? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Aug 2029 · $10M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 15, 2027). +24/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Aug 15, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $10M 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 (47QRAA24D006L); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administrative Management and General…MD$10,369,847Aug 15, 2027
59LYNKER CORPORATION
NOS/OCS: PROVIDE CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Why 59? ends in 11 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $13M (3 orders) · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 26, 2027); the earliest of its 3 orders ends May 31, 2027. +21/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 31, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $13M obligated so far across 3 sibling orders. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (1305M419DNCNA0018); 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 3 sibling orders: 1305M223FNCNJ0163 ($7,303,209, ends Sep 26, 2027), 1305M223FNCNT0303 ($3,111,431, ends Sep 15, 2027), 1305M224F0211 ($2,372,569, ends May 31, 2027)
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Environmental Consulting Services…MD$12,787,209Sep 26, 2027
59RIPPLE EFFECT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
LHNCBC DATA SCIENCE AND BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 59? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2029 · $5.9M · 11 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 7, 2027). +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 7, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $5.9M obligated so far. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 11 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA22D008N); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
Administrative Management and General…MD$5,895,868Jun 7, 2027
58ECONOMETRICA, INC.
MIDS VALUE INCENTIVES AND QUALITY REPORTING APPEALS SUPPORT CONTRACT
Why 58? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Aug 2029 · $9.5M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 14, 2027). +24/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Aug 14, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $9.5M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (75FCMC18D0022); 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).
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Other Scientific and Technical…MD$9,475,309Aug 14, 2027
54SEVENTH SENSE, LLC
ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 54? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Mar 2028 · $13M · 7 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 31, 2027). +22/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Mar 1, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $13M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS00F102GA); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau
Administrative Management and General…MD$12,568,628Aug 31, 2027

26 total. See all Maryland recompetes →

Who wins this work in Maryland

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Tribility LLC$31,712,241
Think-Highpoint JV, LLC$27,404,717
Allied Technologies and Consulting, LLC$24,037,081
Quality Support, Inc.$18,155,194
Ripple Effect Communications, Inc.$10,503,020

Top buyers: Department of Health and Human Services ($96,279,176), Department of Defense ($71,650,352), Department of Veterans Affairs ($54,894,708).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5416 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 management and technical consulting set-aside contracts are open in Maryland?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for management and technical consulting work performed in Maryland (NAICS 5416), from SAM.gov.

Who wins management and technical consulting set-aside contracts in Maryland?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 121 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Maryland. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Tribility LLC ($31,712,241), and the biggest buyer was Department of Health and Human Services.

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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