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Federal Contracting by State · South Central

Federal Contracting in Louisiana

Louisiana is Global strike and rocket manufacturing — Barksdale AFB and NASA’s Michoud facility. Louisiana headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale and builds NASA’s heavy-lift rocket core stages at Michoud near New Orleans. With the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson and a strong marine-fabrication base, the state mixes strategic operations, manufacturing, and training.

📊 Based on 107 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Louisiana

Region

South Central

Tracked opportunities

107

Typical award value

$55K to $342K

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Louisiana

Barksdale AFB — Air Force Global Strike Command (B-52s)Fort Johnson (Joint Readiness Training Center)NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (New Orleans)Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Air Force Global Strike Command (Barksdale)
  • NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (SLS rocket core stage)

What the federal government buys in Louisiana

Dominant buying sectors

Strategic bomber operationsRocket & large-structure manufacturingCombat training (JRTC)Shipbuilding & marine fabricationBase operations support

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent LA solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Louisiana

Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of JusticeDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Homeland SecurityGeneral Services Administration

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

Set-asides used in LA

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

Fort JohnsonNew OrleansPollockPinevilleShreveportFort Polk

Top performance locations on recent LA solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Louisiana

  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 Louisiana the active codes include 237990, 238220, 236220.
  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 Louisiana's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in LA 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 Louisiana — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Louisiana?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Louisiana?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Louisiana, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Security. Major installations and facilities in the state include Barksdale AFB — Air Force Global Strike Command (B-52s), Fort Johnson (Joint Readiness Training Center), NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (New Orleans).

What kinds of contracts are available in Louisiana?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Louisiana are Strategic bomber operations, Rocket & large-structure manufacturing, Combat training (JRTC), Shipbuilding & marine fabrication. The most common NAICS codes on recent LA solicitations include 237990 (237990 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 561720 (561720 · Janitorial Services).

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

Yes. Recent LA 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 Louisiana?

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Louisiana, values typically range $55K to $342K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope and contract vehicle — from small purchases to large IDIQ task orders.

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