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 |
| AWEN SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC CAGE 85SR0 | 1 | $34K |
| 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 | 4 | $16.5M |
| 2025 | 3 | $216.3M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Arkansas
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 131 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 39 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 35 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 17 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 12 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 12 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in Arkansas
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 531120 | - | 19 |
| 325920 | - | 13 |
| 811310 | - | 10 |
| 115310 | - | 9 |
| 811210 | - | 8 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 8 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 7 |
| 325510 | - | 6 |
| 322219 | - | 6 |
| 237110 | - | 6 |
Active Opportunities in Arkansas
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Medical Services - Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Forrest City | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-07-17T19:00:00+00:00 |
| National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) on-site facility Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support services | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-07-15T19:00:00+00:00 |
| M106 Canister Bodies | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-31T19:00:00+00:00 |
| Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Operation and Maintenance of Arkansas Lakes at Lake Ouachita, Lake Grees | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00 |
| 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| Fayetteville National Cemetery, National Shrine Project | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | - |
| 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
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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