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Federal Contracting by State · Pacific

Federal Contracting in Hawaii

Hawaii is The hub of the Indo-Pacific — INDOPACOM, the Pacific Fleet, and Pearl Harbor. Hawaii is the command center for the U.S. military’s pivot to the Pacific—home to Indo-Pacific Command and the Pacific Fleet. With Pearl Harbor’s shipyard, the Army’s 25th ID, and the Kauai missile range, demand is strong for shipyard work, command support, logistics, and high-clearance IT.

📊 Based on 133 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Hawaii

Region

Pacific

Tracked opportunities

133

Typical award value

$19K to $987K

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Hawaii

Camp H.M. Smith (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command)Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Pacific Fleet & airlift)Pearl Harbor Naval ShipyardSchofield Barracks (25th Infantry Division)Marine Corps Base HawaiiPacific Missile Range Facility (Kauai)

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (Camp Smith)
  • U.S. Pacific Fleet (Pearl Harbor)
  • Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

What the federal government buys in Hawaii

Dominant buying sectors

Joint & combatant-command supportNaval shipyard & ship repairMissile range & testLogistics & base operationsIT, cyber & intelligence

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent HI solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Hawaii

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

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

Set-asides used in HI

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)No Set aside usedService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside8(a) Sole Source

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

JbphhHonoluluSchofield BarracksTripler Army Medical CenterWaimeaWahiawa

Top performance locations on recent HI solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Hawaii

  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 Hawaii the active codes include 532490, 236220, 336611.
  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 Hawaii's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in HI 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 Hawaii — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Hawaii?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Hawaii?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Hawaii, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security. Major installations and facilities in the state include Camp H.M. Smith (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Pacific Fleet & airlift), Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

What kinds of contracts are available in Hawaii?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Hawaii are Joint & combatant-command support, Naval shipyard & ship repair, Missile range & test, Logistics & base operations. The most common NAICS codes on recent HI solicitations include 532490 (532490 · Rental and Leasing Services), 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 336611 (336611 · Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 483111 (483111 · Water Transportation).

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

Yes. Recent HI solicitations frequently use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), No Set aside used, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, 8(a) 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.

What is a typical federal contract worth in Hawaii?

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Hawaii, values typically range $19K to $987K. 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.