What types of agencies buy Formal Bidding services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Formal Bidding services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Formal Bidding contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Formal Bidding?

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How competitive are Formal Bidding government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Formal Bidding can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

Contract Category

Formal Bidding Government Contracts

6 government contract opportunities classified as Formal Bidding, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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State, local & education contracts

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6 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as Formal Bidding.

City of Rochester

FLAGS, DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

Active

AI Summary

City of Rochester seeks bids for flags and related accessories for various departments. Bids due July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT. Submission via BidNet or hard copy. Required documents include signed bid proposal and W-9 form.

City of Rochester · New York

Posted Jun 16, 2026Due Jul 1, 2026ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)NAICS 314999Sol: 9180269524

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Township of Hopewell

Landscaping Independence Park

Archived

AI Summary

Invitation for Bid for landscaping services at Independence Park in Hopewell Township, NJ. Electronic bid submission due June 24, 2026. Includes formal bidding process with online question submission and Zoom bid opening.

Township of Hopewell · New Jersey

Posted Jun 9, 2026Due Jun 24, 2026IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal)NAICS 561730Sol: 9132422357

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Ontario County

Purchase of Honor Guard Uniforms

Archived

AI Summary

Ontario County, NY, seeks sealed bids for the purchase of honor guard uniforms. Bids due June 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT. Electronic and paper submissions accepted.

Ontario County · New York

Posted May 22, 2026Due Jun 2, 2026IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal)NAICS 315210Sol: 9028027151

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Town of South Kingstown

Blauer Uniform Garments

Archived

AI Summary

Town of South Kingstown seeks sealed bids for Blauer Uniform Garments under a formal Invitation to Bid. Physical bid submission required by June 12, 2026.

Town of South Kingstown · Rhode Island

Posted May 22, 2026Due Jun 12, 2026ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)NAICS 315210Sol: 9020459008

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Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES

STATEWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS

Archived

AI Summary

Request for Bid for statewide administrative software products by Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, New York. Bids due June 2, 2026, with electronic or physical submission options.

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES · New York

Posted May 12, 2026Due Jun 2, 2026RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)NAICS 511210Sol: 8928720860

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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

COOPERATIVE GROCERY ITEMS

Archived

AI Summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES seeks vendors for cooperative grocery items under a formal Request for Bid. The contract aims to establish pricing and ensure reliable supply for participants in the cooperative group.

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES · New York

Posted May 6, 2026Due Jun 2, 2026RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)NAICS 424410Sol: 8895022905

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