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Federal Contracting by State · Mountain West

Federal Contracting in Nevada

Nevada is Air-combat training and drone operations — Nellis, Creech, and Fallon’s TOPGUN. Nevada is the military’s air-combat and drone capital—Nellis runs Red Flag and the Weapons School, Creech flies MQ-9 operations, and Fallon hosts TOPGUN. The Nevada National Security Site adds nuclear-security work. Training, RPA, and range services dominate.

📊 Based on 69 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Nevada

Region

Mountain West

Tracked opportunities

69

Typical award value

$39K to $511K

Top federal buyer

Department of Defense

Major military installations & federal facilities in Nevada

Nellis AFB (Red Flag exercises & Weapons School)Creech AFB (MQ-9 Reaper operations)Naval Air Station Fallon (Navy Fighter Weapons School – TOPGUN)Nevada National Security Site (DOE/NNSA)Hawthorne Army Depot

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

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Nellis & Creech Air Force Bases (air combat & RPA)
  • Nevada National Security Site (nuclear security)

What the federal government buys in Nevada

Dominant buying sectors

Air-combat training & testRemotely piloted aircraft operationsNuclear security & experiments (NNSS)Munitions storageRange & training support

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent NV solicitations

Most active federal buyers in Nevada

Department of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of TransportationGeneral Services AdministrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityInterior, Department of the

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

Set-asides used in NV

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

Nellis AfbLas VegasNorth Las VegasRenoAmargosa ValleyHawthorne

Top performance locations on recent NV solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in Nevada

  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 Nevada the active codes include 236220, 237310, 238220.
  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 Nevada's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in NV 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 Nevada — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in Nevada?

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

Which federal agencies buy the most in Nevada?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Nevada, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security. Major installations and facilities in the state include Nellis AFB (Red Flag exercises & Weapons School), Creech AFB (MQ-9 Reaper operations), Naval Air Station Fallon (Navy Fighter Weapons School – TOPGUN).

What kinds of contracts are available in Nevada?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in Nevada are Air-combat training & test, Remotely piloted aircraft operations, Nuclear security & experiments (NNSS), Munitions storage. The most common NAICS codes on recent NV solicitations include 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237310 (237310 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 722320 (722320 · Food Services and Drinking Places).

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

Yes. Recent NV 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 Nevada?

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Nevada, values typically range $39K to $511K. 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 Mountain West

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