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Federal Contracting by State · Pacific

Federal Contracting in Alaska

Alaska is Strategic Arctic airpower and missile defense — F-22/F-35s and the Fort Greely interceptors. Alaska concentrates fifth-generation airpower—F-22s and F-35s—and hosts the Ground-based Midcourse Defense interceptors at Fort Greely that defend the homeland against missile threats. Remote logistics, construction, Arctic operations, and base support are the leading opportunities.

📊 Based on 68 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Alaska

Region

Pacific

Tracked opportunities

68

Typical award value

$95K to $3.1M

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Alaska

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (F-22s; Alaskan Command)Eielson AFB (F-35s)Fort Wainwright (11th Airborne Division)Fort Greely (Ground-based Midcourse missile-defense interceptors)Clear Space Force Station (missile warning)

These installations and facilities anchor federal demand in Alaska — they generate base-operations, services, construction, and product requirements that flow to local and national contractors alike.

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Alaskan Command & 11th Air Force (JBER)
  • Missile Defense Agency – Fort Greely (GMD)

What the federal government buys in Alaska

Dominant buying sectors

Air superiority operations & supportHomeland missile defenseArctic & cold-weather operationsConstruction & remote logisticsBase operations support

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent AK solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Alaska

Department of DefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Transportation

These are the agencies posting the most solicitations performed in Alaska. Set up alerts on WinAContract for their opportunities, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used in AK

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)No Set aside usedService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideHUBZone Set Aside

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

Eielson AfbEareckson AsFort WainwrightAnchorageKetchikanJuneau

Top performance locations on recent AK solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Alaska

  1. Register in SAM.gov. It's free and mandatory to receive federal awards. Get your UEI and complete the registration before you bid.
  2. Pin down your NAICS codes. Register under every code that fits what you sell — in Alaska the active codes include 562991, 561790, 238210.
  3. Claim your set-aside certifications. 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB/VOSB, and HUBZone open contracts that exclude large primes. See which you qualify for →
  4. Use your APEX Accelerator. Every state has one (formerly PTACs) offering free counseling on registration, bid-matching and proposals — find Alaska's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in AK on SAM.gov and WinAContract, focused on the agencies and installations above.
  6. Write compliant, winning proposals. Import the solicitation into GovCon, draft Sections L & M, and run a compliance check before you submit.

Federal contracting in Alaska — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Alaska?

Register your business in SAM.gov (free), identify the NAICS codes that match what you sell, and claim any small-business or socioeconomic set-aside certifications you qualify for. Then track solicitations with a place of performance in AK — especially from Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security — and respond with compliant, well-written proposals. Alaska's APEX Accelerator offers free counseling to local firms.

Which federal agencies buy the most in Alaska?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Alaska, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture. Major installations and facilities in the state include Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (F-22s; Alaskan Command), Eielson AFB (F-35s), Fort Wainwright (11th Airborne Division).

What kinds of contracts are available in Alaska?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Alaska are Air superiority operations & support, Homeland missile defense, Arctic & cold-weather operations, Construction & remote logistics. The most common NAICS codes on recent AK solicitations include 562991 (562991 · Waste Management and Remediation Services), 561790 (561790 · Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), 238210 (238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), 611512 (611512 · Educational Services).

Are there set-aside opportunities for small businesses in Alaska?

Yes. Recent AK solicitations frequently use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), No Set aside used, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, HUBZone Set Aside. If your firm holds a matching certification, you compete in a far smaller field. See our set-aside program guides for eligibility and certification steps.

What is a typical federal contract worth in Alaska?

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Alaska, values typically range $95K to $3.1M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope and contract vehicle — from small purchases to large IDIQ task orders.

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More in the Pacific

Browse all states, explore NAICS contracting guides, or read the set-aside program guides.