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Public procurement in United States: how to find and win tenders
Where United States publishes public contracts, the thresholds that decide which rules apply, how to register and bid, and the 10,288 tenders open right now.
Open tenders in United States right now
- 10,288 open tenders
- Largest category: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541)
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47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETAL
43--PURIFIER,CENTRIFUGAL,O
59--ADAPTER,HEADSET
20--PANEL FLOOR SECTION,WA
66--TRANSDUCER,MOTIONAL PI
48--VALVE,VENT
59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL
53--SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRES
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Where tenders in United States are published
- SAM.gov Contract Opportunities. The official list of federal contract opportunities over $25,000, and where you register your entity.
- SBA federal contracting. Small business set-asides and certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB).
Languages: English.
What to know before you bid in United States
- Register your entity in SAM.gov before you bid. Registration is free and gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI); it must be renewed every year.
- Federal notices are classified by NAICS code and product or service code (PSC). Pick the NAICS codes that describe your work when you register: agencies use them to set aside contracts for small businesses.
- Purchases between the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold are generally set aside for small businesses when two or more can compete (FAR 19.502-2).
Procurement thresholds that apply in United States
US federal acquisition thresholds (FAR 2.101)
Since 1 October 2025 (FAC 2025-06 inflation adjustment). No VAT; contract value.
| Contract type | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Micro-purchase threshold (government purchase card, no competition required) | $15,000 |
| Simplified acquisition threshold (simplified procedures; generally reserved for small businesses above the micro-purchase threshold) | $350,000 |
Source: Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions (acquisition.gov)
How to register and bid in United States
- Get a Unique Entity ID and complete your entity registration on SAM.gov (free; renew every 12 months).
- Choose the NAICS codes and product or service codes that describe your work; they decide which set-asides you qualify for.
- Check SBA size standards for your NAICS codes and apply for any SBA certifications you are eligible for.
- Search Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov or follow the agencies you want to sell to, and read each solicitation's Section L (instructions) and Section M (evaluation).
What United States is buying: top categories
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541) 1,478
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (NAICS 334) 1,347
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336) 1,116
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332) 1,067
- Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333) 967
- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (NAICS 335) 633
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (NAICS 237) 398
- Construction of Buildings (NAICS 236) 365
- Administrative and Support Services (NAICS 561) 290
- Specialty Trade Contractors (NAICS 238) 233
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (NAICS 339) 178
- Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811) 153
Buyers in United States with the most open tenders
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA LAND AND MARITIME 2,141
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH 811
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT 685
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION 508
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA TROOP SUPPORT 355
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG 177
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 158
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA 149
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS 122
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION 102
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QM MICC-FT DRUM 71
- DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM 66
Questions
Where are public tenders in United States published?
On SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, SBA federal contracting.
What language are tenders in United States written in?
Mostly English. Tender documents and responses usually have to be in the language the notice states.
How many public tenders are open in United States right now?
Bidstage currently lists 10,288 open tenders in United States from official sources, updated several times a day.
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