Federal Contracts in Kentucky
Browse active federal contract opportunities with performance locations in Kentucky. Find solicitations on SAM.gov, discover set-aside opportunities, and connect with government agencies looking for contractors in KY.
Federal Contracting in Kentucky
The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts each year to businesses across the United States. Kentucky is home to numerous federal agencies, military installations, and government facilities that regularly post contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Small businesses in KY can compete for these contracts, especially through set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB.
Whether you're an established federal contractor or just getting started, understanding the contracting landscape in Kentucky is key to winning government work. FedOverwatch tracks all active SAM.gov opportunities and can automatically match you with contracts that fit your business profile, certifications, and location.
How to Find Kentucky Contracts
Federal contracts with performance locations in Kentucky are posted on SAM.gov, the government's official procurement portal. You can search SAM.gov directly, or use FedOverwatch to monitor new opportunities automatically. FedOverwatch scans SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when contracts matching your profile are posted in KY.
To compete for federal contracts in Kentucky, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with an active entity registration. If you hold small business certifications, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts that limit competition to certified businesses, giving you a significant advantage.
Set up your FedOverwatch profile with your NAICS codes, certifications, and preferred locations to receive personalized contract alerts for Kentucky opportunities as they're posted.
Recent Kentucky Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring ATV/UTV vehicles for the Army, specifically for use at Fort Campbell, KY. This procurement is set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5.
The Department of Defense is hosting an Industry Day for the Human Resource Solutions, GEN VI Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award Contracts. The event will provide updates and facilitate feedback on the Personnel Lifecycle Support and Recruiting Management Administrative Support solicitations. Interested vendors can attend in-person or virtually to engage with the government and submit questions regarding the draft proposals.
The Department of the Army is procuring rental services for aerial lift equipment at Barkley. The requirement involves providing machinery to facilitate elevated work access.
The Department of Defense is procuring boundary marking and maintenance services for Green River Lake. The contractor will provide all necessary materials, labor, and supervision to ensure compliance with specifications. Quotes are due by July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
The Department of Commerce is procuring non-personal janitorial services for the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in West Paducah, KY. The contract is set aside for small businesses and includes a base period of performance estimated from August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2027, with a total value of $57,344.40 over five years. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit and must submit their quotes electronically by July 27, 2026.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring replacement fans for the Human Performance Facility at the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron. The requirement involves the supply and installation of facility ventilation equipment to maintain operational standards.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring construction services for the replacement of high efficiency stainless steel condensing hot water boilers at the Franklin R Sousley Campus in Lexington, KY. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and must adhere to specific operational constraints regarding hot water heating loops. This project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns with an estimated construction value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring laboratory courier services for the Louisville, KY Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and requires the completion of specific forms as part of the submission process.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring the fabrication and delivery of two new low-speed gear reducers for the upstream miter gates at Kentucky Lock on the Tennessee River. The contract requires the accompanying output pinions and other specified items, but does not include installation of the gearboxes. Quotes are due by July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Get Kentucky contracts delivered to your inbox
Set up your profile with your NAICS codes, certifications, and location preferences, and FedOverwatch will automatically match you with relevant Kentucky opportunities as they're posted on SAM.gov.