Electrical Government Contracts

Federal electrical contracts set aside for small business — wiring, power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage work in government facilities.

Panel and switchgear replacements, lighting retrofits, generator and UPS installs, fire-alarm and low-voltage systems at bases, VA facilities, and federal buildings. Often bundled into repair-and-alteration projects; frequently set aside for small business.

90 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
✏️ UpdatedSmall Business

Electrical Work for US Coast Guard Station

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
$100K – $500K📍 Bodega Bay, CAUpdated Jul 14
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Main Switchboard Panel Installation

U.S. Department of Defense
$5K – $50K📍 Alexandria, VAUpdated Jun 30
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

UPS Battery Removal and Recycling

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Joint Base Lewis McChord, WAUpdated Jun 29
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Small Business

Exhaust Fan Actuator Replacement

U.S. Department of Agriculture
$5K – $50K📍 Schriever, LAUpdated Jun 30
U.S. Department of the Interior
Small Business

Install Pump VFDs at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery

U.S. Department of the Interior
$100K – $500KUpdated Jun 25
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

New Electrical Service Installation at Ellington Field

U.S. Department of Defense
$25K – $50K📍 Houston, TXUpdated Jul 10
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Electrical Installation and Testing Services

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 TexasUpdated Jun 24
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$2M – $5M📍 North Chicago, ILUpdated Jun 24
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Small Business

PA System Upgrade for a VA Campus

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$100K – $500KUpdated Jun 24
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Generator PLC Replacement

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500KUpdated Jun 23
U.S. Department of Justice
Small Business

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

U.S. Department of Justice
$100K – $500K📍 Butner, NCUpdated Jul 08
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

Security Upgrades for a VA Medical Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$1M – $2M📍 Chicago, ILUpdated Jul 11
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

MCC and Panelboards Replacement

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$100K – $500KUpdated Jul 09
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

Bus Duct Replacement

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$100K – $500KUpdated Jun 22
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$100K – $500KUpdated Jun 22

Electrical contracts — common questions

How do I get government electrical contracts?expand_more

Register free on SAM.gov under NAICS 238210, keep your licensing and insurance current, and watch installations near you. Electrical work rides on the same repair-and-renovation pipeline as the other facility trades, so Sources Sought responses and small first task orders are the standard way in.

What size counts as small for an electrical contractor?expand_more

NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) uses a receipts-based standard — most independent electrical contractors qualify. Self-certify your size in SAM.gov and you're eligible for small-business set-asides.

Do I need bonding for electrical jobs?expand_more

Standalone electrical work under the bonding threshold may not require it, but electrical scopes inside construction projects usually do. If you'll prime rather than sub, establish surety credit early.

Set-Aside Pro is an independent publication, not affiliated with the SBA or SAM.gov. Size standards shown are from the SBA's published table — confirm the current figures and each solicitation's requirements before bidding.