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Small Business set-asides in Arkansas

6 open federal contracts set aside for Small Business firms with work or a contracting office in Arkansas. Most come from Dept of Defense and Department of Agriculture. The next deadline is Oct 21, 2026.

All Small Business set-asides nationwideAll Arkansas set-asidesWho qualifies for each program

Who can bid on Small Business set-asides

Any business that meets the SBA size standard for the NAICS code on the solicitation. Depending on the industry, that is an average annual revenue or an employee-count limit. Total set-asides are reserved for small businesses only; partial set-asides reserve part of the work.

Open Small Business set-asides in Arkansas

Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Meter Reader RFI

Dept of Defense · W7MW Uspfo Activity Ar Arng · North Little Rock, AR
Total Small BusinessOffice Machinery and Equipment Rental and…Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

Department of Agriculture · USDA Forest Service · Fifty Six, AR
Total Small BusinessAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-02 · 12d

R-410A LEAK DETECTORS (Bldgs 750, 751 & 768)

Dept of Defense · FA4460 19 CONS Pka · Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
New todayTotal Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Solicitation

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Due 2026-11-04 · 14d

Non-Micronized Pentaerythritol (PE)

Dept of Defense · W6QK ACC-Ri · Pine Bluff, AR
Total Small BusinessOther Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-12 · 22d

Department of Veteran Affairs - Personnel Security Adjudication Center

Dept of Defense · W076 ENDIST Little Rock · Little Rock, AR
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-18 · 28d

Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance, Repair, & Inspection Services

Dept of Defense · FA4460 19 CONS Pka · Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
Total Small BusinessOther Building Equipment Contractors (238290)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Location note: 2 of these 6 notices list no place of performance on SAM.gov, so they are filed under the contracting office's state (Arkansas). Check each notice for where the work is.

Small Business contracts in Arkansas coming up for recompete

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
87 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC
LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES TO INCLUDE LOGISTICS PLANNING AND SUPPORT, PERSONAL PROPERTY…
Why 87? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $53M · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 16, 2027). +22/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $53M obligated so far. +20/20
  • 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 (47QRAA18D008Z); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2020 (about 7 years).
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Facilities Support Services (561210)AR$52,776,473Sep 16, 2027
85 JUNOT GROUP AND KOLB GRADING JOINT VENTURE LLC
PRAIRIE CREEK SMALL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT - CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM 205 REQUIREMENT
Why 85? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $9.1M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 19, 2027). +24/30
  • 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 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 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering…AR$9,128,585Aug 19, 2027
76 RED EAGLE 3 JV ↗
THIS IS A REQUIREMENT TO REPLACE THE WATERLINES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PINE BLUFF ARSENAL.
Why 76? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $23M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 13 months (Nov 22, 2027). +17/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $23M obligated so far. +17/20
  • 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 Defense
Department of the Army
Water and Sewer Line and Related…AR$22,859,800Nov 22, 2027
68 UNITED SYSTEMS OF ARKANSAS, INC.
PRINT FULFILLMENT OPERATIONS
Why 68? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2029 · $12M · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 16, 2027). +28/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 16, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $12M obligated so far. +15/20
  • 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 (GS25F0001U); 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
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
All Other Business Support Services…AR$11,841,397Jun 16, 2027
63 GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES INC
AFRC T56 ENGINE/PROPELLER CENTRALIZED REPAIR FACILITY, LITTLE ROCK, C-130
Why 63? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Nov 2027 · $6.8M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Nov 30, 2027, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $6.8M obligated so far. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (FA810817D0002); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)AR$6,818,153Apr 30, 2027

5 total. Browse all Arkansas recompetes →

Source: SAM.gov public Get Opportunities API, refreshed each weekday. Always confirm details and deadlines on the notice at SAM.gov.