Federal Contracting by State · South Central
Federal Contracting in Texas
Texas is Every domain at scale — Army maneuver, military medicine, human spaceflight, and the F-35 line. Texas is one of the broadest federal markets in the country. San Antonio is “Military City USA,” combining medicine, training, and 16th Air Force cyber/ISR; Houston runs human spaceflight; Fort Worth builds the F-35; and Corpus Christi runs the world’s largest helicopter-overhaul depot. Almost any capability has a home here.
📊 Based on 504 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Texas
Region
South Central
Tracked opportunities
504
Typical award value
$218K to $5.2M
Top federal buyer
Department of Defense
Major military installations & federal facilities in Texas
These installations and facilities anchor federal demand in Texas — they generate base-operations, services, construction, and product requirements that flow to local and national contractors alike.
Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence
- NASA Johnson Space Center (human spaceflight & Mission Control)
- 16th Air Force (cyber/ISR) & Brooke Army Medical Center (San Antonio)
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (F-35, Fort Worth)
What the federal government buys in Texas
Dominant buying sectors
Most-bought NAICS codes on recent TX solicitations
Most active federal buyers in Texas
These are the agencies posting the most solicitations performed in Texas. Set up alerts on WinAContract for their opportunities, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used in TX
See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.
Where the work is performed
Top performance locations on recent TX solicitations.
How to win federal contracts in Texas
- Register in SAM.gov. It's free and mandatory to receive federal awards. Get your UEI and complete the registration before you bid.
- Pin down your NAICS codes. Register under every code that fits what you sell — in Texas the active codes include 236220, 531120, 238220.
- Claim your set-aside certifications. 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB/VOSB, and HUBZone open contracts that exclude large primes. See which you qualify for →
- Use your APEX Accelerator. Every state has one (formerly PTACs) offering free counseling on registration, bid-matching and proposals — find Texas's at apexaccelerators.us.
- Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in TX on SAM.gov and WinAContract, focused on the agencies and installations above.
- Write compliant, winning proposals. Import the solicitation into GovCon, draft Sections L & M, and run a compliance check before you submit.
Federal contracting in Texas — common questions
How do I start winning federal contracts in Texas?
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 TX — especially from Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs — and respond with compliant, well-written proposals. Texas's APEX Accelerator offers free counseling to local firms.
Which federal agencies buy the most in Texas?
Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Texas, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Major installations and facilities in the state include Fort Cavazos (III Corps), Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland / Randolph / Fort Sam Houston), Fort Bliss (1st Armored Division).
What kinds of contracts are available in Texas?
The dominant federal-buying sectors in Texas are Army maneuver & installation services, Military medicine & training (San Antonio), Human spaceflight (Houston), Aircraft manufacturing & helicopter depot. The most common NAICS codes on recent TX solicitations include 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 531120 (531120 · Real Estate), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 339113 (339113 · Miscellaneous Manufacturing).
Are there set-aside opportunities for small businesses in Texas?
Yes. Recent TX 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 Texas?
Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Texas, values typically range $218K to $5.2M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope and contract vehicle — from small purchases to large IDIQ task orders.
Chasing a federal opportunity in Texas?
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