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Federal Contracting by State · Northeast

Federal Contracting in Delaware

Delaware is The nation’s airlift gateway — Dover AFB and Air Mobility Command logistics. Delaware’s federal market revolves around Dover AFB, one of the military’s largest aerial-port and airlift hubs. Opportunities concentrate in base operations, logistics, aircraft support, and facilities services.

📊 Based on 39 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Delaware

Region

Northeast

Tracked opportunities

39

Typical award value

Varies by award

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Delaware

Dover AFB (strategic airlift — C-5 & C-17)Delaware Air National GuardAir Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (Dover)

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Dover Air Force Base (Air Mobility Command)

What the federal government buys in Delaware

Dominant buying sectors

Strategic airlift & logisticsBase operations & facilitiesAircraft support servicesFuel & supply

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent DE solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Delaware

Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of Agriculture

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

Set-asides used in DE

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideNo Set aside usedSDVOSB Sole Source

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

Dover AfbWilmingtonDoverNew CastleGeorgetown

Top performance locations on recent DE solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Delaware

  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 Delaware the active codes include 238210, 561621, 238220.
  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 Delaware's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in DE 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 Delaware — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Delaware?

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 DE — especially from Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs — and respond with compliant, well-written proposals. Delaware's APEX Accelerator offers free counseling to local firms.

Which federal agencies buy the most in Delaware?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Delaware, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture. Major installations and facilities in the state include Dover AFB (strategic airlift — C-5 & C-17), Delaware Air National Guard, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (Dover).

What kinds of contracts are available in Delaware?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Delaware are Strategic airlift & logistics, Base operations & facilities, Aircraft support services, Fuel & supply. The most common NAICS codes on recent DE solicitations include 238210 (238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), 561621 (561621 · Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 561790 (561790 · Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings).

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

Yes. Recent DE solicitations frequently use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, No Set aside used, SDVOSB Sole Source. 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.

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More in the Northeast

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