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Federal Contracting by State · Midwest

Federal Contracting in Nebraska

Nebraska is The nuclear command — U.S. Strategic Command and global ISR at Offutt AFB. Nebraska hosts U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt—the nerve center for the nation’s nuclear deterrent and global strike—alongside the 55th Wing’s airborne ISR mission. The market favors high-clearance IT, intelligence, and command-and-control support.

📊 Based on 41 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Nebraska

Region

Midwest

Tracked opportunities

41

Typical award value

Varies by award

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Nebraska

Offutt AFB (U.S. Strategic Command & 55th Wing ISR)

These installations and facilities anchor federal demand in Nebraska — 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. Strategic Command (Offutt AFB)
  • 55th Wing (airborne ISR)

What the federal government buys in Nebraska

Dominant buying sectors

Strategic command & controlIntelligence, surveillance & reconnaissanceIT, cyber & analyticsBase operations support

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent NE solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Nebraska

Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of AgriculturePostal Service

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

Set-asides used in NE

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideNo Set aside usedWomen-Owned Small Business

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

St ColumbansOmahaYutanLincolnKimballAmes

Top performance locations on recent NE solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Nebraska

  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 Nebraska the active codes include 238220, 333912, 532289.
  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 Nebraska's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in NE 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 Nebraska — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Nebraska?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Nebraska?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Nebraska, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Postal Service. Major installations and facilities in the state include Offutt AFB (U.S. Strategic Command & 55th Wing ISR).

What kinds of contracts are available in Nebraska?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Nebraska are Strategic command & control, Intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, IT, cyber & analytics, Base operations support. The most common NAICS codes on recent NE solicitations include 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 333912 (333912 · Machinery Manufacturing), 532289 (532289 · Rental and Leasing Services), 561210 (561210 · Facilities Support Services).

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

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

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More in the Midwest

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