ME
Federal Contractors in Maine
Bath Iron Works is one of only two U.S. yards building Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (physically in Kittery, Maine) overhauls attack submarines. Naval work overwhelmingly dominates the state's federal base.
Federal spending
$3–5B annual
SBA district office
Augusta, ME
Open opportunities in Maine
Updated August 24, 2026303active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Defense256
- Department of Veterans Affairs15
- General Services Administration10
- Department of Homeland Security9
- Department of Agriculture6
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)154
- Unrestricted52
- Small Business Set Aside - Total42
- No Set aside used39
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)6
Most active NAICS codes
- 33121028
- 23622021
- 33272221
- 53249017
- 33661112
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 Maine
- Department of Defense (Navy)
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Top industries
- Shipbuilding (336611)
- Ship repair and overhaul
- Composites manufacturing
Resources for Maine small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for