Sample: 8(a) construction firm (Pro view)
Example profile. Gulf Coast Builders (8(a) (the Small Business Administration's Business Development program) construction) is a made-up company we use to show what a FitScout digest looks like. This is the Pro view: a daily digest with bid/no-bid scores and verdicts and the reasons behind each score, plus the same plain-English summaries as Starter and a deep summary of each match (scope, key dates, place, and evaluation factors, the Q&A deadline and a prior award where public data has it). The opportunities are real SAM.gov (System for Award Management, the government's contracting website) notices posted in the day before this digest (SAM.gov data through Oct 21, 2026); check SAM.gov for the current status of each.
Profile: NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 236220, 238220, 238210, 237310, 236210, 238990, 238160 · set-asides 8A, SB · states FL, GA, AL, TX, LA, MS · keywords renovation, repair, roof, HVAC, paving, construction, electrical, design-build
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons posted a combined synopsis/solicitation (an open request for quotes or offers) titled “FCI Three Rivers-Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure”. In short: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Three Rivers, anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure, for FCI Three Rivers located at 1700 HWY 72 WEST, Three Rivers, TX 78071. It is set aside for 8(a), classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with work in Three Rivers, TX. Responses are due 2026-11-30 (40 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 236220 is one of your codes; set aside for 8(a), which you hold; work is in TX, one of your states; mentions construction, electrical
- Scope: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Three Rivers, anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure, for FCI Three Rivers located at 1700 HWY 72 WEST, Three Rivers, TX 78071. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is issued (see attached) . You are required to provide all pages of the written attached solicitation with your complete quotation.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data; factors: Price, Past performance
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due 2026-11-06; site visit 2026-10-29; responses due 2026-11-30
- Place of performance: Three Rivers, TX
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Navy posted a sources-sought / market-research notice (no award from this notice) titled “SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVFAC) NORTHWEST AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)”. In short: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement, a market survey for information to be used for preliminary planning purposes. It is set aside for 8(a), classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with work in WA. Responses are due 2026-11-03 (13 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 236220 is one of your codes; set aside for 8(a), which you hold; work is in WA, outside your states; mentions renovation, construction; an agency you target; market research only; answering can shape a small-business set-aside
- Scope: No procurement strategy will be determined based solely on the information received in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-03
- Place of performance: WA
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Army posted a solicitation (an open request for offers) titled “Bonneville Lock and Dam - Navigation Lock 1 Bridge Replacement”. In short: Remove drawing C-104 and replace with C-104 - MARK 1 - AMD-0006 – UPDATE TO DEMOLITION NOTES. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with work in Cascade Locks, OR. Responses are due 2026-10-29 (8 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 237310 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in OR, outside your states; mentions paving, construction; an agency you target
- Scope: Remove drawing C-104 and replace with C-104 - MARK 1 - AMD-0006 – UPDATE TO DEMOLITION NOTES. Remove drawing C-102 and replace with C-102 – MARK 1 - AMD-0006 – UPDATE TO DEMOLITION NOTES. Solicitation Specifications, Section 01 10 10.00 25 CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, Paragraph 1.18.4 Traffic Control Plan (TCP) edited.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-10-29
- Place of performance: Cascade Locks, OR
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Navy posted a sources-sought / market-research notice (no award from this notice) titled “SOURCES SOUGHT FOR INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR PROJECTS UNDER NAICS 236220 LOCATED WITHIN THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVFAC) NORTHWEST AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.”. In short: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement, a market survey for information to be used for preliminary planning purposes. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with work in Bremerton, WA. Responses are due 2026-11-03 (13 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 236220 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in WA, outside your states; mentions renovation, repair, hvac; an agency you target; market research only; answering can shape a small-business set-aside
- Scope: No procurement strategy will be determined based solely on the information received in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up requests for information. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this sources sought notice.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-03
- Place of performance: Bremerton, WA
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Air Force posted a sources-sought / market-research notice (no award from this notice) titled “Paving Acquisition Vehicle - Rockies (PAV-R) IDIQ Sources Sought”. In short: An industry day is not required for this sources sought. This sources sought is attempting to seek small businesses capable of meeting the requirement. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with work in Colorado Springs, CO. Responses are due 2026-11-20 (30 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 237310 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in CO, outside your states; mentions paving, construction, electrical; an agency you target; market research only; answering can shape a small-business set-aside
- Scope: An industry day is not required for this sources sought. This sources sought is attempting to seek small businesses capable of meeting the requirement. Projects may include landscaping, electrical, and drainage work.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-20
- Place of performance: Colorado Springs, CO
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Navy posted a presolicitation notice (a heads-up that a solicitation is coming) titled “PRIMARY RUNWAY AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS LOCATED AT JOINT RESERVE BASE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA.”. In short: Asphalt pavement mill and overlay and asphalt section full-depth construction is required to accommodate the new concrete pavement. Additionally, the entire length of runway 0422 is required to be re-striped, following rubber and paint removal. It is open to all businesses (no set-aside), classified under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with work in New Orleans, LA. Responses are due 2026-11-04 (14 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 237310 is one of your codes; unrestricted (full and open), so larger firms can bid too; work is in LA, one of your states; mentions repair, construction; an agency you target
- Scope: Asphalt pavement mill and overlay and asphalt section full-depth construction is required to accommodate the new concrete pavement. Additionally, the entire length of runway 0422 is required to be re-striped, following rubber and paint removal. The contract performance period is 1,110 calendar days (inclusive of the base period and any exercised options) from the date of contract award.
- Evaluation (notice text): Best value (tradeoff); factors: Technical, Past performance, Experience, Price
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-04
- Place of performance: New Orleans, LA
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Army posted a solicitation (an open request for offers) titled “Guardrail Installation, Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield, CT”. In short: Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor for the provision and installation of approximately 250 linear feet of new pressure-treated guardrail at Mansfield Hollow Dam, Mansfield, CT in accordance with the following requirements and Statement of Work. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with work in CT (inferred from the title). Responses are due 2026-10-30 (9 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 237310 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in CT (inferred from the title), outside your states; mentions construction; an agency you target
- Scope: Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor for the provision and installation of approximately 250 linear feet of new pressure-treated guardrail at Mansfield Hollow Dam, Mansfield, CT in accordance with the following requirements and Statement of Work. The magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. For additional information on construction contracts awarded to small businesses please visit: Partnering With Us (army.mil).
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-10-30
- Place of performance: CT (inferred from the title) (inferred from the title)
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): similar prior award (not necessarily the incumbent): W912WJ24F0089 to EDWARD PAIGE CORPORATION, $419,900, 2024-09-01 to 2025-01-10 (Department of the Army). Confidence: medium (same awarding office (W912WJ), NAICS 237310, CT, shared words: hollow, lake, mansfield). Verify: USAspending
Departmental Offices posted a combined synopsis/solicitation (an open request for quotes or offers) titled “TX-CADDO LAKE NWR-VC SIDING REPAIR”. In short: Fish and Wildlife Service has a construction project for work that requires removal of the existing damaged siding on the visitor center trailer (back) and the end of an auxiliary trailer (see attached photos). Both locations to be replaced with new color matched, J-channel, underpinning, trim and siding (approximately 600 Square Feet). It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 238170 (Siding Contractors), with work in Karnack, TX. Responses are due 2026-11-06 (16 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 238170 is in your industry group (2381); total small business set-aside; work is in TX, one of your states; mentions repair, construction
- Scope: Fish and Wildlife Service has a construction project for work that requires removal of the existing damaged siding on the visitor center trailer (back) and the end of an auxiliary trailer (see attached photos). Both locations to be replaced with new color matched, J-channel, underpinning, trim and siding (approximately 600 Square Feet). Please read the entire Request for Quotation (RFQ) and all attachments prior to submitting quote.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-06
- Place of performance: Karnack, TX
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Forest Service posted a combined synopsis/solicitation (an open request for quotes or offers) titled “Fernan Ranger Station lift station electrical repair”. In short: Forest Service Fernan Ranger Station lift station electrical repairs in accordance with the statement of work. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with work in Coeur D Alene, ID. Responses are due 2026-11-12 (22 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 238210 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in ID, outside your states; mentions repair, electrical
- Scope: Forest Service Fernan Ranger Station lift station electrical repairs in accordance with the statement of work. Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0125 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The magnitude of the project is under $25,000.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-12
- Place of performance: Coeur D Alene, ID
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Air Force posted a combined synopsis/solicitation (an open request for quotes or offers) titled “ES BLDG 1624 RM 203 VTC & A/V Upgrade - FY27 RFQ”. In short: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, installation, integration, programming, testing, documentation, training, preventive maintenance, technical support, repair and replacement support, and other services required to upgrade, modernize, and sustain the Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Audiovisual (A/V) system in Conference Room 203 [...] It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with work in Hanscom Afb, MA. Responses are due 2026-12-04 (44 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 238210 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in MA, outside your states; mentions repair; an agency you target
- Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, installation, integration, programming, testing, documentation, training, preventive maintenance, technical support, repair and replacement support, and other services required to upgrade, modernize, and sustain the Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Audiovisual (A/V) system in Conference Room 203, Building 1624, Hanscom AFB, MA. All work shall be performed in accordance with Attachment 1, Statement of Work.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due 2026-11-24; site visit 2026-11-17; responses due 2026-12-04
- Place of performance: Hanscom Afb, MA
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): similar prior award (not necessarily the incumbent): FA283520P0027 to INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION INC, $203,145, 2020-08-11 to 2022-08-10 (Department of the Air Force). Confidence: low (NAICS 238210, MA, shared words: upgrade, vtc; awarding office not matched). Verify: USAspending
Federal Highway Administration posted a presolicitation notice (a heads-up that a solicitation is coming) titled “CO BR UCPO Blue Mesa Road(1) Blue Mesa Road”. In short: PROJECT NAME: CO BR UCPO Blue Mesa Road(1) Blue Mesa Road Blue Mesa Road is a 1.44-mile corridor located in Gunnison County, CO and provides access to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Power Plant and Pine Creek Trailhead recreational activities on the Curecanti National Recreational Area. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with work in Gunnison, CO. No response date is posted yet.
Why this score: NAICS 237310 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in CO, outside your states; mentions construction, electrical; no response deadline posted yet
- Scope: OF THE WORK Schedule A: Proposed rehabilitation of 0.86 miles to replace existing gravel roadway with asphalt concrete pavement. Reconstruction/Rehabilitation, as needed, for 0.24 miles of existing asphalt to incorporate raising roadway profile at US 50 intersection, drainage improvements including replacement and/or lining of damaged culverts, relocation of traffic counters, formalize parking area with ADA stalls, signing and striping, ditch reconditioning, rockfall mitigation.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit 2026-11-04; responses due not found in public data
- Place of performance: Gunnison, CO
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): similar prior award (not necessarily the incumbent): 6982AF21C000003 to AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS LLC, $38,097,177, 2020-11-12 to 2024-06-19 (Federal Highway Administration). Confidence: medium (same awarding office (6982AF), NAICS 237310, CO, shared words: blue, road). Verify: USAspending
Dept. of the Air Force posted a combined synopsis/solicitation (an open request for quotes or offers) titled “16292 Steam Boiler Replacement”. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with work in Hill Afb, UT. Responses are due 2026-10-30 (9 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 238220 is one of your codes; total small business set-aside; work is in UT, outside your states; an agency you target
- Scope: The objective is to transition from the current steam heat exchanger system to a more efficient, decentralized gas-fired hot water boiler system.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-10-30
- Place of performance: Hill Afb, UT
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): similar prior award (not necessarily the incumbent): 140R4021P0023 to HAMILTON'S WEST, LLC, $188,334, 2021-03-04 to 2021-08-31 (Bureau of Reclamation). Confidence: low (NAICS 238220, UT, shared words: boiler, replacement; awarding office not matched). Verify: USAspending
Dept. of the Army posted a sources-sought / market-research notice (no award from this notice) titled “Instrument Landing Structure (ILS)”. In short: Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future procurement. It is set aside for Total Small Business, classified under NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with work in Fort Polk, LA. Responses are due 2026-11-02 (12 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 238910 is in your industry group (2389); total small business set-aside; work is in LA, one of your states; mentions construction; an agency you target; market research only; answering can shape a small-business set-aside
- Scope: Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future procurement. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses received from this notice and/or other market research methods.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-02
- Place of performance: Fort Polk, LA
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Army posted a solicitation (an open request for offers) titled “Medical Repair and Renewal (MRR) Korea”. In short: This requirement is to provide medical facility repair, renovation, conversion, alteration, additions, construction, and equipment procurement / installation at Government medical facilities in support of DHA. It is open to all businesses (no set-aside), classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with no place of performance listed. Responses are due 2026-11-10 (20 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 236220 is one of your codes; unrestricted (full and open), so larger firms can bid too; place of performance not stated; check the notice and attachments; mentions renovation, repair, construction; an agency you target
- Scope: This requirement is to provide medical facility repair, renovation, conversion, alteration, additions, construction, and equipment procurement / installation at Government medical facilities in support of DHA. The contractors typically survey the problem areas, evaluate and recommend solutions, develop, and implement work plans/designs expeditiously within negotiated costs and provide the repair/renewal/construction efforts to support the design solution. At times, the contractors may be required to provide standalone construction efforts without the provision of the associated services (i.e., site investigation, work plan, etc.).
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-10
- Place of performance: not found in public data
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Dept. of the Army posted a solicitation (an open request for offers) titled “88th RD US ARMY RESERVE CENTER MONCLOVA, OH CONSTRUCT STORAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR MEP LOTS”. In short: Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District has a requirement for construction of 88th RD US Army Reserve Center Monclova, OH Construct Storage Building and Repair MEP Lots. It is open to all businesses (no set-aside), classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with no place of performance listed. Responses are due 2026-11-19 (29 days from today).
Why this score: NAICS 236220 is one of your codes; unrestricted (full and open), so larger firms can bid too; place of performance not stated; check the notice and attachments; mentions repair, construction, electrical; an agency you target
- Scope: Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District has a requirement for construction of 88th RD US Army Reserve Center Monclova, OH Construct Storage Building and Repair MEP Lots. See MVR.02 Question and Answer Via ProjNet in the solicitation for additional information.Invitation for Bid (IFB) are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on 20 November 2026. All bids received after 11:00 AM Central Time on 20 November 2026 will be considered late.
- Evaluation (notice text): not found in public data
- Key dates: posted 2026-10-20; questions due not found in public data; site visit not found in public data; responses due 2026-11-19
- Place of performance: not found in public data
- Prior award (public data, USAspending): not found in public data
Scores are rule-based (NAICS fit, set-aside eligibility, location, keywords, time to respond, notice type). Summaries are written automatically from the notice text and can miss details that are only in the attachments.
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