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Federal Contracting by State · Midwest

Federal Contracting in Minnesota

Minnesota is A supplier state — medical devices, defense electronics, and a strong Guard presence. Minnesota’s federal opportunity is supplier-driven: a deep medical-device and technology industry feeds VA and defense health demand, while the state’s manufacturers supply components and electronics. Healthcare and product supply are the strongest entry points.

📊 Based on 89 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Minnesota

Region

Midwest

Tracked opportunities

89

Typical award value

$48K to $339K

Top federal buyer

Department of Veterans Affairs

Major military installations & federal facilities in Minnesota

Camp Ripley (National Guard training center)Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve StationMinneapolis VA Health Care System

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Large medical-device & technology supplier base
  • Minnesota National Guard

What the federal government buys in Minnesota

Dominant buying sectors

Medical devices & healthcareDefense electronics & componentsVA healthcare servicesManufacturing & supply

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent MN solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Minnesota

Department of Veterans AffairsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of JusticeInterior, Department of the

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

Set-asides used in MN

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

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

MinneapolisSaint CloudSt. CloudDeer RiverGrand PortageRedlake

Top performance locations on recent MN solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Minnesota

  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 Minnesota the active codes include 238210, 236220, 237310.
  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 Minnesota's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in MN 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 Minnesota — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Minnesota?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Minnesota?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Minnesota, the most active buyers include Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice. Major installations and facilities in the state include Camp Ripley (National Guard training center), Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minneapolis VA Health Care System.

What kinds of contracts are available in Minnesota?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Minnesota are Medical devices & healthcare, Defense electronics & components, VA healthcare services, Manufacturing & supply. The most common NAICS codes on recent MN solicitations include 238210 (238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237310 (237310 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 561730 (561730 · Landscaping Services).

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

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

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Minnesota, values typically range $48K to $339K. 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 Midwest

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