No. 003Monday, Nov 2, 2026
GovCon Early Signals
Commercial construction · NAICS 236220 · VA · MD · DC
8 open federal construction notices this week, 5 of them small-business set-asides. Here are the 3 worth your time.
TOP PICKS
 
01Smithsonian Institution
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Construction Services in Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Due Nov 9, 2026 (7 days) · Washington, DC
UNDER-BID SIGNALDeadline pushed back 34 days after the original Oct 6 due date had passed.
BIDOpen to any small business; site visit listed.
Details & checklist →  ·  SAM.gov notice
02Department of the Treasury / Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Cooling Tower, Roofing, and Structural Construction
Due Nov 9, 2026 (7 days) · DC
BIDOpen to any small business.
Details & checklist →  ·  SAM.gov notice
03Dept of Defense / Defense Logistics Agency
DSCR B34 & B42 System Smoke Testing & Hydro Jetting
Due Nov 20, 2026 (18 days) · Richmond, VA
BIDOpen to any small business; site visit listed, past performance required.
Details & checklist →  ·  SAM.gov notice
WORTH SHOWING UP
 
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AGC of Virginia National Capital District Leadership Forum: The Post-Election Outlook for Construction, Infrastructure & Growth
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WHO'S WINNINGClark Construction Group LLC ($374.3M); M. A. Mortenson Company ($238.5M); Grunley Construction Co., Inc. ($127.3M). Top primes by dollars obligated here in the last 12 months; Pro shows the top 10.
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Sources: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities and USASpending.gov public data. Verdicts and signals are automated triage aids, not legal, compliance or bid advice; always read the full solicitation. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.
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