Federal Contracts in Maine (ME)
Federal contracting in Maine
Maine's federal-contracting footprint centers on Bath Iron Works (DDG-51 Arleigh Burke destroyer prime — Navy shipbuilding) in Bath, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (submarine overhaul, Kittery — technically straddling NH border), and the Naval Air Station Brunswick (closed but with legacy environmental work). U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England. Acadia National Park (NPS), Maine Woods (USDA + USFS), Roosevelt Campobello International Park. VA Maine Healthcare System. Border-services CBP Houlton sector. USDA Wild Blueberry research and potato-disease research stations.
Top Awardees Performing in Maine
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. CAGE 05606 | 1 | $708K |
| AGATE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. CAGE 0HAS6 | 1 | $10.6M |
| J & J Contractors, Inc. CAGE 1GMT3 | 1 | $31.9M |
| MACHINE TOOL RESEARCH, INC. CAGE 1JV12 | 1 | $40K |
| W.D. MATTHEWS MACHINERY CO. CAGE 4J600 | 1 | $10K |
| APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV CAGE 7XMC0 | 1 | $60.0M |
| JVR LLC CAGE 7ZG14 | 1 | $3.5M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION CAGE 90099 | 1 | $7.6M |
| ARMITAGE SAI JV CAGE 91B96 | 1 | $214K |
| Atlantic Marine Corporation CAGE 9VC69 | 1 | $653K |
Award Trends in Maine (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | $174.8M |
| 2025 | 6 | $486.8M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Maine
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 284 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 15 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 10 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 6 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 5 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 3 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 3 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 3 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in Maine
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 41 |
| 331210 | - | 28 |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | 24 |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 16 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 13 |
| 236210 | - | 11 |
| 531120 | - | 11 |
| 332911 | Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 9 |
| 532490 | - | 9 |
| 332919 | - | 7 |
Active Opportunities in Maine
Why bid in Maine
Maine opportunities flow primarily through Bath Iron Works subcontract tiers (DDG-51, DDG(X) future programs) and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard sub overhaul work. Direct federal small-business set-asides exist in Coast Guard, USDA forest management, and VA medical-services. Marine-industry, welding, and electronics specialists find lightest competition.
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