Engineering Services Government Contracts
Federal engineering-services contracts set aside for small business — design, studies, and A&E support for government projects.
Civil, mechanical, structural, and environmental engineering: facility condition assessments, design packages for repairs and renovations, transportation and water studies. The Army Corps, NAVFAC, and civilian agencies award much of it as small-business set-asides, often under architect-engineer (Brooks Act) procedures where qualifications — not price — decide.
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Robotic Logistics Support Services
Boat Maintenance and Repair Services
SeaPort NxG Small Business Set-Aside
Design and Fabrication Services
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Building 194 Improvement
Missile Simulator Service Contract
Flag Support Services
SeaPort NxG MAC Holders for SATCOM Services
Technical and Analytical Support Services
Counterproliferation Support Services
T-ESD and T-ESB Ship Class Navigation Bridge Layout and Equipment System Manuals
Logistics Services Support for Marine Corps Equipment
Emergency Services Repair
Facilities A&E Services
Fire Protection Design Services for Fort Drum NY
Engineering Services contracts — common questions
How do I win federal engineering contracts?expand_more
Register on SAM.gov under NAICS 541330, and learn the A&E selection process: for Brooks Act procurements you submit an SF 330 qualifications package instead of a priced bid, and the most qualified firm negotiates price afterward. Strong, relevant project sheets in your SF 330 are the whole game.
What's the size standard for engineering firms?expand_more
NAICS 541330 uses a receipts-based size standard (with higher caps for a few named specialties like military equipment engineering). Check the SBA table — many mid-sized engineering firms are still small under it.
Are engineering set-asides common?expand_more
Yes. Small-business and SDVOSB set-asides are routine for A&E and engineering support work, and agencies use 8(a) sole source to place design task orders quickly. Certifications compound here because the same past performance carries across programs.
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.