Federal Contracting by State · Midwest
Federal Contracting in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is Tactical trucks and Navy frigates — Oshkosh Defense and Marinette Marine. Wisconsin builds the Army’s tactical and heavy trucks at Oshkosh and the Navy’s new frigates at Marinette. With Fort McCoy as a major training and mobilization site, the state is a manufacturing-and-training market well-suited to vehicle and marine supply chains.
📊 Based on 71 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in Wisconsin
Region
Midwest
Tracked opportunities
71
Typical award value
$107K to $741K
Top federal buyer
Department of Defense
Major military installations & federal facilities in Wisconsin
These installations and facilities anchor federal demand in Wisconsin — they generate base-operations, services, construction, and product requirements that flow to local and national contractors alike.
Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence
- Oshkosh Defense (tactical & heavy vehicles)
- Fincantieri Marinette Marine (Constellation-class frigates)
What the federal government buys in Wisconsin
Dominant buying sectors
Most-bought NAICS codes on recent WI solicitations
Most active federal buyers in Wisconsin
These are the agencies posting the most solicitations performed in Wisconsin. Set up alerts on WinAContract for their opportunities, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used in WI
See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.
Where the work is performed
Top performance locations on recent WI solicitations.
How to win federal contracts in Wisconsin
- Register in SAM.gov. It's at no cost 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 Wisconsin the active codes include 236220, 333111, 238210.
- 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 no-cost counseling on registration, bid-matching and proposals — find Wisconsin's at apexaccelerators.us.
- Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in WI 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 Wisconsin — common questions
How do I start winning federal contracts in Wisconsin?
Register your business in SAM.gov (at no cost), 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 WI — especially from Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs — and respond with compliant, well-written proposals. Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator offers no-cost counseling to local firms.
Which federal agencies buy the most in Wisconsin?
Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in Wisconsin, the most active buyers include Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Interior, Department of the, Department of Justice. Major installations and facilities in the state include Fort McCoy (Army training & mobilization), Oshkosh Defense (JLTV & tactical vehicles), Fincantieri Marinette Marine (Navy frigate construction).
What kinds of contracts are available in Wisconsin?
The dominant federal-buying sectors in Wisconsin are Tactical & heavy vehicle manufacturing, Shipbuilding (small surface combatants), Army training & mobilization support, Industrial supply & components. The most common NAICS codes on recent WI solicitations include 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 333111 (333111 · Machinery Manufacturing), 238210 (238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), 721110 (721110 · Accommodation).
Are there set-aside opportunities for small businesses in Wisconsin?
Yes. Recent WI solicitations frequently use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, No Set aside used, SDVOSB Sole Source. 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 Wisconsin?
Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in Wisconsin, values typically range $107K to $741K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope and contract vehicle — from small purchases to large IDIQ task orders.
Chasing a federal opportunity in Wisconsin?
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