Federal Opportunities in
Kentucky
69
open solicitations
Fort Campbell on the Tennessee border, home of the 101st Airborne Division, and Fort Knox, home of Army recruiting and cadet commands, lead federal buying in the state.
Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond stores munitions, and the Department of Energy's Paducah site brings environmental cleanup contracts.
Open solicitations sourced directly from SAM.gov and DIBBS.
Last Updated from SAM: October 26, 2026 at 5:05AM ET
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Map of Active Federal Contract Opportunities in Kentucky
Open federal solicitations across Kentucky, plotted by place of performance. 62 solicitations are shown at 13 separate locations — larger markers are locations with more than one open solicitation. Hover a marker to see what is being solicited there.
62 of 69 solicitations shown — the rest list no place of performance we can locate.
Open Solicitations
Open federal contracting opportunities in Kentucky, posted on SAM.gov. These are projects and services an agency is seeking bids or information for, from early notices through full solicitations.
Showing 1–10 of 18 open solicitations for Kentucky
| Title | Type | NAICS | Agency | Posted | Deadline |
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PA161/PA103A2 Metal Containers for the 155mm Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) M231/232
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Presolicitation |
 Other Metal Container Manufacturing 332439 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 9, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Summary
US Army Contract for Production of MACS M231/M232 Metal Containers
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Fort Cambell, KY Full Food Service, Dining Facility Attendant, and Cook Support
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Presolicitation |
 Food Service Contractors 722310 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Oct 28, 2026 1 day left |
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Summary
Full Food Service Contract for Fort Campbell Kentucky Army Base
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Intent to Sole Source-Wonderlic Software Renewal
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Presolicitation |
 Human Resources Consulting Services (2007), Human Resources And Executive Search Consulting Services (2002) 541612 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 19, 2026 |
Oct 30, 2026 3 days left |
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Summary
Wonderlic Cloud-Based Psychological Testing Materials Contract Renewal
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ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
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Solicitation |
 Lessors Of Other Real Estate Property 531190 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 14, 2026 |
Oct 30, 2026 3 days left |
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Summary
Commercial Retail Office Space Lease in La Grange Kentucky
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ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER
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Solicitation |
Lessors Of Other Real Estate Property 531190 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 14, 2026 |
Oct 30, 2026 3 days left |
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Summary
Commercial Retail Office Space Lease in Owensboro Kentucky
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Media Fill Testing for Clean Room Compliance - Pharmacy Base 4 years
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Presolicitation |
Testing Laboratories And Services 541380 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Oct 23, 2026 |
Nov 2, 2026 6 days left |
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Summary
Media Fill Testing Services for Clean Room Compliance in Pharmaceutical Facilities
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Request for Information - Energetics Center of Excellence
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Special Notice | - |
Department of Defense |
Oct 1, 2026 |
Nov 2, 2026 6 days left |
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Summary
Commercially Sustainable Energetic Capabilities for Defense Industrial Base Resilience
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Construction Phase Services related to the VA Louisville project
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Special Notice | - |
Department of Defense |
Oct 20, 2026 |
Nov 4, 2026 8 days left |
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Summary
Construction phase services for VA Louisville Medical Center project
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SPE4A727R0038-1560-PARTS KIT,FASTENER
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Presolicitation |
Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing 336413 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Nov 5, 2026 9 days left |
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Summary
Quantity of 20 Parts Kits and Fasteners with NSN 1560-016993342
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CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMETERY, KY 833CM3030 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES
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Solicitation |
 Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction 237990 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Oct 8, 2026 |
Nov 13, 2026 17 days left |
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Summary
Construction of cemetery facilities and repairs to existing structures
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DIBBS Requests
Recent DIBBS listings in Kentucky. DIBBS is the official product procurement database for the Department of Defense, and typically involves products, not services.
Showing 1–10 of 51 DIBBS requests for Kentucky
| Title | Quantity | Type | NAICS | Agency | Posted | Deadline |
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Hose Asse Parts Kit
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1 EA | DIBBS Request |
Rubber And Plastics Hoses And Belting Manufacturing 326220 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Summary
Hose Asses Parts Kit Single Unit EA
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Thread Plug Gage
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1 EA | DIBBS Request |
Cutting Tool And Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing 333515 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Nonmetallic Channel Seal
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173 CM | DIBBS Request |
Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, And Washer Manufacturing 332722 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 14, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Summary
Nonmetallic Channel Seals with no asbestos
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Bow Handle
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1 EA | DIBBS Request |
Hardware Manufacturing 332510 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 15, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Gun Mount
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1 EA | DIBBS Request |
Small Arms, Ordnance, And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing 332994 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 15, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Printed Circuit Board Holder
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6 EA | DIBBS Request |
Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing 334412 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 15, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Motor Starter
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1 EA | DIBBS Request |
Other Measuring And Controlling Device Manufacturing 334519 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 15, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Benzocaine and Menthol Lozenge
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10 PG | DIBBS Request |
Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing 325411 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 19, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Summary
Benzocaine and Menthol Lozenges, Extra Strength Honey Lemon
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Obstetrical Post Surgical Pad
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1 PG | DIBBS Request |
Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing 322211 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 19, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
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Wrist and Forearm Brace
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5 EA | DIBBS Request |
Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing 339112 |
Department of Defense |
Oct 19, 2026 |
Oct 26, 2026 Closed |
Recent Kentucky Winners
The vendors awarded the most for federal work performed in Kentucky from Nov 2025 – Oct 2026, ranked by obligated dollars each month. A vendor holding the top spot every month is an incumbent; gaps and movement are where the competition is.
| Vendor |
Oct 26 |
Jun 26 |
Feb 26 |
Jan 26 |
Dec 25 |
Nov 25 |
Total | Contracts |
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Humana Government Business Inc
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· | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $2.2B | 8 |
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Thalle - Bauer Llc
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· | 4 | · | 2 | 2 | · | $673.7M | 3 |
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HQ: Lexington, Kentucky
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· | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $245.3M | 347 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | $84.9M | 17 |
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Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, A Joint Venture
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· | · | 3 | · | · | · | $50.0M | 1 |
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HQ: Stearns, Kentucky
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· | 3 | · | · | · | · | $48.6M | 2 |
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Cfm International Inc
HQ: West Chester, Ohio
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· | 6 | · | · | 8 | 7 | $39.8M | 39 |
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Choctaw Premier Services Llc
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· | 10 | 5 | · | 4 | · | $34.3M | 3 |
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United Parcel Service Co.
HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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5 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 13 | · | $30.2M | 95 |
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HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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· | 5 | · | · | · | · | $28.2M | 5 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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3 | 15 | · | 11 | 9 | 13 | $25.2M | 31 |
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HQ: Mclean, Virginia
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· | 7 | · | · | · | · | $19.9M | 1 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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· | · | 10 | · | 6 | · | $17.2M | 78 |
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Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation
HQ: Akron, Ohio
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· | · | · | 5 | 15 | · | $16.6M | 49 |
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HQ: Lexington, Kentucky
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· | · | · | · | · | 3 | $15.5M | 1 |
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Osc Edgetech, Llc
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· | · | · | 8 | 10 | · | $15.3M | 2 |
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Lawelawe Defense, Inc.
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· | · | · | 4 | · | · | $14.2M | 1 |
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University Of Kentucky
HQ: Lexington, Kentucky
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13 | · | · | · | 7 | 12 | $13.9M | 12 |
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HQ: Velizy Villacoublay
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· | · | · | 6 | · | · | $12.9M | 1 |
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Professional Contract Services, Inc.
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· | · | 8 | · | · | 9 | $11.2M | 2 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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· | 9 | · | · | · | · | $11.0M | 2 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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· | · | · | · | · | 5 | $10.7M | 3 |
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Walsh - Turner Jv Ii
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· | · | · | · | · | 6 | $9.0M | 1 |
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HQ: Corbin, Kentucky
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· | · | 11 | 12 | · | 15 | $8.8M | 37 |
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Cka, Llc
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· | 11 | · | · | · | · | $8.0M | 1 |
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Ancra International Llc
HQ: Hebron, Kentucky
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· | 13 | · | · | · | · | $7.2M | 1 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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2 | · | · | · | · | · | $7.1M | 3 |
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Nakupuna Prime, Llc
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· | · | 7 | · | · | · | $6.7M | 1 |
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HQ: Lynn, Massachusetts
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· | · | · | · | 11 | · | $6.6M | 7 |
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HQ: Kingsburg, California
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· | 14 | · | · | · | · | $6.4M | 1 |
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HQ: Tampa, Florida
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· | · | · | · | 12 | · | $5.9M | 1 |
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HQ: Bardstown, Kentucky
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· | · | · | · | · | 8 | $5.2M | 1 |
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Bering Straits Professional Services, Llc
HQ: Anchorage, Alaska
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· | · | · | 9 | · | · | $5.0M | 2 |
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Valor Healthcare Inc
HQ: Dallas, Texas
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4 | · | · | · | · | · | $4.8M | 1 |
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The Mason & Hanger Group Inc.
HQ: Lexington, Kentucky
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· | · | 9 | · | · | · | $4.5M | 2 |
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Pzi International Consulting, Inc.
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· | · | 12 | · | · | · | $3.6M | 1 |
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HQ: Bethesda, Maryland
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· | · | 13 | · | · | · | $3.5M | 7 |
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HQ: San Antonio, Texas
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· | · | · | · | 14 | · | $3.4M | 1 |
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HQ: Means, Kentucky
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· | · | · | 13 | · | · | $3.3M | 4 |
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Wsp Usa Solutions Inc
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· | · | · | 14 | · | · | $3.2M | 2 |
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Dewberry Engineers Inc.
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· | · | 14 | · | · | · | $3.1M | 1 |
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Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation
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· | · | · | · | · | 10 | $3.1M | 1 |
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Link-Belt Cranes, L.p., Lllp
HQ: Lexington, Kentucky
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· | · | · | 15 | · | · | $2.7M | 2 |
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Hardin County Water District No. 1
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· | · | · | · | · | 11 | $2.3M | 2 |
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HQ: Hialeah, Florida
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6 | · | · | · | · | · | $2.2M | 1 |
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HQ: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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· | · | 15 | · | · | · | $2.2M | 7 |
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HQ: Terre Haute, Indiana
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7 | · | · | · | · | · | $1.8M | 1 |
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City Light & Power Ftc Llc
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· | · | · | · | · | 14 | $1.5M | 1 |
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Laboratory Corporation Of America
HQ: Burlington, North Carolina
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8 | · | · | · | · | · | $1.5M | 2 |
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HQ: Louisville, Kentucky
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9 | · | · | · | · | · | $1.4M | 2 |
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Employment Source Inc
HQ: Fayetteville, North Carolina
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10 | · | · | · | · | · | $772K | 1 |
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Community Pastor Care Llc
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11 | · | · | · | · | · | $669K | 1 |
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Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc.
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12 | · | · | · | · | · | $600K | 1 |
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Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc.
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14 | · | · | · | · | · | $332K | 2 |
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Ge Precision Healthcare Llc
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15 | · | · | · | · | · | $290K | 1 |
Each cell is that vendor's rank for the month; a dot means they weren't in that month's top ten. Hover a rank for the month's dollars and contract count.
Procurement Outlook
What is coming for Kentucky: early signals of work that reaches SAM.gov and DIBBS later, often a year or more out.
Planned military construction
Projects in the FY2027 budget request, by installation. These typically reach SAM.gov as design and construction solicitations a year or more after they appear here.
- FY2027 request
- $117 million
- requested, not yet appropriated
- Projects
- 1
- at 1 installation
- Services
- 1
- Department Of War Education Agency
Fort Knox
- Scott Middle School $117 million
Requested in the budget, not yet appropriated — Congress can defer, rescope or drop a project. Source: Department of War Comptroller, C-1 Construction Programs.
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