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Federal Contractors in Arkansas
Little Rock AFB (C-130 training) and Pine Bluff Arsenal (chemical defense and ammunition) are the principal federal installations, supported by a growing aerospace supplier base around Camden.
Federal spending
$2–4B annual
SBA district office
Little Rock, AR
Open opportunities in Arkansas
Updated August 24, 2026338active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Defense174
- Department of Agriculture66
- Department of Veterans Affairs43
- Department of Health and Human Services32
- Department of Justice7
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)145
- Unrestricted77
- No Set aside used44
- Small Business Set Aside - Total44
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside18
Most active NAICS codes
- 81121017
- 56173014
- 56121013
- 11531012
- 32551012
Counts reflect active contract opportunities ingested from SAM.gov and refresh daily. Figures move as solicitations are posted, amended, and closed.
Top buying agencies in Arkansas
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Agriculture
Top industries
- Ammunition and ordnance
- Aerospace components
- Construction
Resources for Arkansas small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for