Federal Contracts in Arkansas (AR)
Federal contracting in Arkansas
Arkansas's federal footprint includes Little Rock AFB (C-130 Hercules home + 19th Airlift Wing), Pine Bluff Arsenal (chemical and biological defense, smoke / pyrotechnic munitions), Fort Chaffee training site, and the Arkansas Army National Guard. USDA Forest Service manages the Ouachita and Ozark national forests. The Mississippi River Commission and USACE Little Rock District run navigation and flood-control infrastructure. National Center for Toxicological Research (FDA) in Jefferson supports food / drug safety research. VA Central Arkansas Healthcare and the Veterans Healthcare System round out federal procurement.
Top Awardees Performing in Arkansas
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| SHACKLEFORD WH LLC CAGE 15QE8 | 1 | $558K |
| Summit Equity Partners LLC CAGE 196H7 | 1 | $15.6M |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. CAGE 3YVK7 | 1 | $213.8M |
| HEBERT EDITH CAGE 78PS0 | 1 | $280K |
| BRAVO, INC. CAGE 7MS75 | 1 | $50K |
| AWEN SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC CAGE 85SR0 | 1 | $34K |
| PB MARKETING GROUP LLC CAGE 8DVU2 | 1 | $38K |
| RQL SHERWOOD LLC CAGE 9BGS2 | 1 | $2.4M |
| TMA Solutions L.L.C. CAGE 9TVN4 | 1 | $143K |
Award Trends in Arkansas (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | $18.7M |
| 2025 | 3 | $216.3M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Arkansas
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 161 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 46 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 40 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 17 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 12 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 12 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 3 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in Arkansas
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 531120 | - | 19 |
| 325920 | - | 13 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 13 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 11 |
| 811310 | - | 10 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 10 |
| 115310 | - | 9 |
| 811210 | - | 8 |
| 237110 | - | 7 |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 7 |
Active Opportunities in Arkansas
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| LRAFB_SPORTSOFFICIAL | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-30T20:30:00+00:00 |
| 598-26-706 | EHRM JSA - FDS Upgrades | North Little Rock, AR /Little Rock, AR | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-10-13T18:00:00+00:00 |
| *******Solicitation Canceled**********Office Furniture | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Repair Hail Damage Booneville, AR | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-29T12:30:00+00:00 |
| Repair Hail Damage Booneville, AR | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-29T12:30:00+00:00 |
| Repair Hail Damage Booneville, AR | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-29T12:30:00+00:00 |
| Operation and Maintenance of Arkansas Lakes Project | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-14T20:00:00+00:00 |
| IDIQ Tree Maintenance Services, Beaver Project Office | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-14T15:00:00+00:00 |
| Office Furniture | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T13:00:00+00:00 |
| IDIQ Tree Maintenance Services, Beaver Project Office | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-14T15:00:00+00:00 |
Why bid in Arkansas
Arkansas opportunities skew toward C-130 logistics, specialty munitions / chemical defense (Pine Bluff Arsenal), USACE civil works, and USDA timber / forest management. Smaller contractor pool than neighboring states — well-qualified small businesses with relevant past performance find competition lighter than national average.
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