Government contracts in Maine
Federal contracts with Maine as the place of performance: the ones open on SAM.gov right now, the agencies buying, the small businesses winning the work, and how much federal money goes to contracts in Maine.
- Open contracts now
- 8
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $3.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 9%
Open contracts in Maine, due soonest
- AMENDED (TMDE) for the Emerson/Rosemount Compact Annubar Multivariable Flow Meter.
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- PNSY Diesel Generator Maintenance
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- Bulk Gases IDIQ
✦ The Defense Logistics Agency (for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine) is asking small businesses whether they can supply bulk liquid nitrogen and oxygen.
Due in 8 daysOct 19, 2026
- Coburn Gore LPOE Art in Architecture Project
✦ The GSA Art in Architecture Program is looking for an American artist to create a permanent, public-scale artwork for the new Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry in Coburn, Maine.
Due in 11 daysOct 22, 2026
- Acadia National Park
✦ The Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands office is taking sealed bids from small businesses to repair three bridges (Main Route 233, Paradise Hill and Frazer…
Due in 30 daysNov 10, 2026
What agencies are buying in Maine
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Equipment repair & maintenance: 2 open
- Construction & renovation: 1 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 1 open
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 1 open
- Printing & publishing: 1 open
The most open work is in Kittery (5) and Coburn Gore (1).
Set-asides on open Maine contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 5
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Maine
Contract dollars for work performed in Maine over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $8.4 billion |
| Defense Health Agency | $1.3 billion |
| Department of the Army | $177.8 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $147.3 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $126.5 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $84.4 million |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $79.3 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $76.2 million |
Federal contract spending in Maine by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $3.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $6.7 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Maine
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $6.7 billion |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $1.3 billion |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $989.8 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $333.9 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $207.2 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $115.7 million |
| 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $105.6 million |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $61.1 million |
Small businesses in Maine
653 businesses in Maine have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 10 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 22 HUBZone-certified
- 149 women-owned small businesses
- 54 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Maine winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Maine with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Compotech Inc, Brewer: $61.7 million
- CMC & Maintenance Inc, Bangor: $35.2 million
- Penobscot Health Services, LLC, Indian Island: $30.5 million
- Cci Facility Support Services, LLC, Manchester: $27.6 million
- King Construction Services Inc, Machias: $27.2 million
- Lopez Carlos L, Chester: $20.2 million
- Engineered Construction Services, Inc., Raymond: $15.5 million
- Credere Associates, LLC, Westbrook: $12.6 million
- Facilities Support Group, LLC, Caribou: $12.1 million
- Cci Prime Contractors, LLC, Manchester: $11 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Maine
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Maine over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Bath Iron Works Corporation | $6.6 billion |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | $1.3 billion |
| 381 Constructors | $890.1 million |
| Cianbro Corporation | $104.2 million |
| Compotech Inc | $61.7 million |
| Cianbro Harkins Joint Venture, LLC | $59.8 million |
| City of Bangor | $49 million |
| Caci, Inc. - Federal | $48.1 million |
| J & J Contractors, Inc. | $43 million |
| General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. | $40.6 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Free government contracting help in Maine
APEX Accelerators help businesses win government contracts, usually for free: SAM.gov registration, finding bids, and reviewing proposals. The Department of War (the Department of Defense) pays part of their cost. This program serves Maine:
- Maine APEX Accelerator, run by Eastern Maine Development Corporation. Serves: Statewide.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Maine?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 8 open opportunities list Maine as the place of performance right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and agency, and get new ones by email for free.
How much does the federal government spend on contracts in Maine?
Federal agencies obligated about $3.1 billion on contracts performed in Maine in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 9% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Maine?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, General Services Administration and Department of Transportation.
How many small businesses in Maine are registered for federal contracts?
653 businesses in Maine have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Maine business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Maine, that's Maine APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.