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Federal Contracting by State · Midwest

Federal Contracting in Missouri

Missouri is Military aircraft and geospatial intelligence — Boeing St. Louis, the NGA, and Whiteman’s B-2s. Missouri builds fighters and weapons at Boeing’s huge St. Louis complex and hosts the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s new western headquarters—a multibillion-dollar campus driving geospatial and IT demand. Whiteman’s B-2 fleet and Fort Leonard Wood’s training mission round out a strong, diverse market.

📊 Based on 97 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Missouri

Region

Midwest

Tracked opportunities

97

Typical award value

$55K to $598K

Top federal buyer

Department of Veterans Affairs

Major military installations & federal facilities in Missouri

Whiteman AFB (B-2 stealth bombers)Fort Leonard Wood (engineer, MP & CBRN schools)Boeing Defense (St. Louis — F-15, F/A-18, weapons)Rosecrans ANGB

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – NGA West (St. Louis)
  • Boeing Defense, Space & Security (St. Louis)

What the federal government buys in Missouri

Dominant buying sectors

Military aircraft & weapons manufacturingGeospatial intelligence & ITArmy training & installation supportStrategic bomber operationsEngineering services

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent MO solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Missouri

Department of Veterans AffairsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of AgricultureGeneral Services AdministrationDepartment of CommerceInterior, Department of the

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

Set-asides used in MO

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

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

Kansas CityColumbiaSaint LouisWhiteman Air Force BaseGrandviewIndependence

Top performance locations on recent MO solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Missouri

  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 Missouri the active codes include 531120, 334118, 115310.
  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 Missouri's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in MO 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 Missouri — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Missouri?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Missouri?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Missouri, the most active buyers include Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Department of Commerce. Major installations and facilities in the state include Whiteman AFB (B-2 stealth bombers), Fort Leonard Wood (engineer, MP & CBRN schools), Boeing Defense (St. Louis — F-15, F/A-18, weapons).

What kinds of contracts are available in Missouri?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Missouri are Military aircraft & weapons manufacturing, Geospatial intelligence & IT, Army training & installation support, Strategic bomber operations. The most common NAICS codes on recent MO solicitations include 531120 (531120 · Real Estate), 334118 (334118 · Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing), 115310 (115310 · Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry), 339113 (339113 · Miscellaneous Manufacturing).

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

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

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Missouri, values typically range $55K to $598K. 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.