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Federal Contractors in Minnesota
Minnesota has no dominant federal installation; its federal business is driven by medical-device manufacturers, defense electronics suppliers, and a large VA healthcare footprint — a market better reached through subcontracting than direct base proximity.
Federal spending
$2–4B annual
SBA district office
Minneapolis, MN
Open opportunities in Minnesota
Updated August 24, 2026357active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Veterans Affairs145
- Department of Defense89
- Department of Agriculture58
- Department of Justice18
- Department of Health and Human Services15
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)123
- Unrestricted82
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside43
- Small Business Set Aside - Total43
- No Set aside used42
Most active NAICS codes
- 23622025
- 23731019
- 23821016
- 81121016
- 23822013
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 Minnesota
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Health and Human Services
Top industries
- Medical devices
- Defense electronics
- Healthcare services
Resources for Minnesota small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for