Federal contract opportunities in Virginia

NASA presolicitation for evaluations, assessments, and support services at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, limited to small businesses. Notice updates the draft request and conference details; full scope is in the attachments.

VA Richmond is doing market research for a contractor to install a chilled-water bypass loop so a lab chiller stops shutting down. Not a solicitation. Small and other businesses may respond with capability statements by November 2, 2026.

Market research for inspecting and certifying 70 horizontal lifelines and 4 ladder safety systems, which are fall-protection cables, at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, Virginia. Not a bid. Small businesses are encouraged to respond by November 10, 2026. Work would be ordered as needed.

Marine Corps market research for a five-year contract to supply, deliver, assemble, install, and remove standard branded office furniture at recruiting sites across the continental U.S. Past orders totaled about $3.26 million. Bidders may need to show a physical display. Responses due November 6, 2026.

The Defense Health Agency seeks commercial solutions to run, modernize, and expand its Data Exchange Platform, which links military and VA health systems with over 15 outside systems. This is a market research request, not a contract. Responses are due October 28, 2026.

Defense Logistics Agency presolicitation for 45 lightweight laser target designator tripods, part 20003000-3, delivered to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania within 258 days. Only Northrop Grumman is named as an approved source; others need source approval. Closing is around December 10, 2026.

Veterans Affairs presolicitation for electrical distribution improvement construction at Central VA Health Care in Richmond, Virginia, estimated $2 million to $5 million. Limited to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Solicitation expected around November 2, 2026.

Defense Logistics Agency market research for a spring part used on Virginia-class submarines. No solicitation yet; the agency may set it aside for small businesses. Responses due October 30, 2026.

Defense Logistics Agency seeks companies able to supply a flow control valve for Virginia-class submarines, in North Chesterfield, VA. Market research only, no solicitation yet; may be set aside for small businesses. Responses due October 30, 2026.

NASA Langley in Hampton, VA wants a PerkinElmer Dual range infrared spectrometer or an equal brand. Reserved for small businesses. Quotes due October 28, 2026; reference the notice ID in all correspondence.

Commerce Department request for information on financial management software and support services, for the FirstNet Authority. It is for planning only and may lead to a set-aside. Several amendments are in the attachments. Responses due October 30, 2026.

Defense Logistics Agency sources sought for 111 fluid flow restrictor units used on CH-53 helicopters. Seeks manufacturers able to make the part, with location and contacts. Approved source is RTX Corporation. Submissions must go through a secure DoDSafe link. Due November 2, 2026.

Navy request for quotes for commercial warehousing, storage and logistics services at Dam Neck, Virginia. Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Deadline extended to November 13, 2026 at noon Eastern; a formal amendment will follow. Details in attachments.

Duplicate posting of the Navy request for quotes for commercial warehousing, storage and logistics services at Dam Neck, Virginia, reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Deadline extended to November 13, 2026 at noon Eastern; a formal amendment will follow.

Commerce Department special notice seeking support for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiners by providing required non-patent literature (research materials). No set-aside. Description is brief; see the attached synopsis for details. Responses due November 10, 2026.

NASA sole source notice for stainless jack screws, meaning only one supplier is intended to be considered. Little other detail is provided; the description is brief and no attachments are described.

Defense Department request for capability statements for space systems and supporting infrastructure at Dahlgren, Virginia. The description is minimal; details are in the attached requirements document. No set-aside is used. Responses are due November 3, 2026.

Army wants a network attached storage server rack solution at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Small business set-aside. Full requirements are in the attached solicitation H9224127QE002.

Defense Logistics Agency presolicitation for a power cable assembly used on the Minuteman III missile, approved source Boeing. Open to all bidders; surplus dealers may respond. Solicitation expected around November 10, 2026.

Marine Corps is asking industry for information on vehicle-mounted systems that monitor their own electromagnetic signals in the field. This is market research only, not a bid. Responses are due November 5, 2026; no full requirements are yet released.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command is researching sources for a nationwide branded furniture package, including delivery, installation and disposal, under a five-year requirements contract. Not a solicitation. Bidders may be asked to show a physical display.

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a quote for 90 roller needle bearings (part 369135), with delivery in 319 days, open to surplus dealers and distributors. Quotes are due November 10, 2026, via the DIBBS website; sole approved source Honeywell.

Defense Logistics Agency request for quotes on 20 thrust magnetic bearing assemblies, a critical application part. Surplus and newly made stock welcome. Delivery in about 292 days; sole-source approved makers listed. Solicitation details are on the DIBBS website.

Defense Logistics Agency seeks an indefinite-quantity contract for F-16 cable assemblies, about 12 per year over a five-year base period. Solicitation is unrestricted and requires a first article test. Approved sources are listed, and the solicitation is due around November 11, 2026.

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks 393 plain rod end bearings, a critical safety item, from approved source Lord Corp. Surplus dealers and distributors may respond with stock, price and quantity. Solicitation expected October 26, 2026 on the DIBBS website; buy is under commercial procedures.

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks 157 ball bearings, annular, a critical safety item, with Boeing as the approved source. Surplus dealers and distributors may respond with stock, price and quantity. Solicitation expected October 26, 2026 on the DIBBS website; open to all businesses.