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Federal Contracting by State · Northeast

Federal Contracting in Maine

Maine is Building and overhauling the fleet — Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Maine’s federal economy is built on ships: Bath Iron Works constructs Navy destroyers, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard overhauls nuclear submarines. The opportunity set is rich in marine trades, industrial supply, and engineering services tied to the shipyards.

📊 Based on 96 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Maine

Region

Northeast

Tracked opportunities

96

Typical award value

$23K to $246K

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Maine

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery — submarine overhaul)Bath Iron Works (Navy destroyer construction)Brunswick Landing (former NAS)

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

What the federal government buys in Maine

Dominant buying sectors

Shipbuilding (Navy destroyers)Submarine maintenance & overhaulMarine engineering & tradesIndustrial supply

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent ME solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Maine

Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsGeneral Services AdministrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human Services

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

Set-asides used in ME

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)No Set aside usedService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside8a Competed

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

KitteryAugustaBangorSouthwest HarborOrientGilead

Top performance locations on recent ME solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Maine

  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 Maine the active codes include 331210, 331420, 332722.
  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 Maine's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in ME 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 Maine — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Maine?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Maine?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Maine, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Agriculture. Major installations and facilities in the state include Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery — submarine overhaul), Bath Iron Works (Navy destroyer construction), Brunswick Landing (former NAS).

What kinds of contracts are available in Maine?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Maine are Shipbuilding (Navy destroyers), Submarine maintenance & overhaul, Marine engineering & trades, Industrial supply. The most common NAICS codes on recent ME solicitations include 331210 (331210 · Primary Metal Manufacturing), 331420 (331420 · Primary Metal Manufacturing), 332722 (332722 · Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), 325120 (325120 · Chemical Manufacturing).

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

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

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Maine, values typically range $23K to $246K. 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 Northeast

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