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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Fire Protection Design Services for Fort Drum NY
Counterproliferation Service Support
Ocean Floor Mapping
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.