Government contracts in Nebraska
Federal contracts with Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- Open contracts now
- 7
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 49%
Open contracts in Nebraska, due soonest
- Snow Removal + Hauling BPA
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Mobile Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Application System Intergration
Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026
- Anesthesia Gas Modules Services
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- Steris Sterilizer Maintenance/Service at Offutt AFB, NE
✦ The Defense Health Agency is looking for a small business to maintain and repair eight pieces of Steris sterilizer and washer equipment at the dental clinic (Ehrling Bergquist…
Due in 8 daysOct 19, 2026
- PRD B290 Roof
✦ The USDA Forest Service is buying a new insulated PVC roof (a "metal retrofit" over the existing metal roof) and new gutters for Building 290, the welding shop at the Pine Ridge…
Due in 10 daysOct 20, 2026
- NWI Offsite Pathology Services
✦ The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System needs an outside lab to provide clinical and anatomical pathology testing on a scheduled basis for participating VA facilities.
Due in 30 daysNov 10, 2026
What agencies are buying in Nebraska
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
- Facilities, janitorial & grounds: 1 open
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 1 open
- Medical & healthcare: 1 open
The most open work is in Offutt Afb (3), Chadron (1), Lincoln (1) and Omaha (1).
Set-asides on open Nebraska contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 3
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Nebraska
Contract dollars for work performed in Nebraska over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $1.1 billion |
| Department of Education | $664.5 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $656.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $387.3 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $256.9 million |
| Department of State | $187.3 million |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $107.3 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $68 million |
Federal contract spending in Nebraska by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $3.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Nebraska
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $674.7 million |
| 522390 | Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $663.9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $479.4 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $301.6 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $193.1 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $121.6 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $111 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $84.3 million |
Small businesses in Nebraska
1,269 businesses in Nebraska have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 25 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 10 HUBZone-certified
- 257 women-owned small businesses
- 134 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Nebraska winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Nebraska with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Metgreen Solutions Inc, Norfolk: $704.4 million
- All Native Synergies Company, Winnebago: $134.5 million
- Hci Management Services Company, Winnebago: $128.8 million
- Fire Creek Company, Winnebago: $123.2 million
- Flatwater Professional Services Company, Winnebago: $84.1 million
- Ho-Chunk Shared Services Company, Winnebago: $68.4 million
- Dynamic-HHS JV, LLC, Winnebago: $67 million
- Spiral Solutions & Technologies, Inc, Bellevue: $66.5 million
- Calvert Systems Engineering, Inc, Bellevue: $60.3 million
- S365 Inc, Norfolk: $45.7 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Nebraska
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Nebraska over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Nelnet Servicing LLC | $663.9 million |
| Metgreen Solutions Inc | $444.4 million |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $240.6 million |
| Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $184.5 million |
| All Native Synergies Company | $106.4 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $93.5 million |
| Hci Management Services Company | $83.3 million |
| Apogee Engineering, LLC | $76.1 million |
| Peraton Inc. | $70.7 million |
| Fedex Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc. | $60.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Free government contracting help in Nebraska
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 Nebraska:
- Nebraska APEX Accelerator, run by Nebraska Business Development Center, University of Nebraska Omaha. Serves: Statewide.
Native-owned businesses can also work with Nebraska Indian Community College APEX Accelerator or Native American Development Corporation APEX Accelerator.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Nebraska?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 7 open opportunities list Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Federal agencies obligated about $1.3 billion on contracts performed in Nebraska in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 49% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Nebraska?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Agriculture.
How many small businesses in Nebraska are registered for federal contracts?
1,269 businesses in Nebraska have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Nebraska business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Nebraska, that's Nebraska APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.