What types of agencies buy Outside Counsel services?

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

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Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Outside Counsel?

Yes. Many Outside Counsel contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Outside Counsel government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Outside Counsel 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

Outside Counsel Government Contracts

25 government contract opportunities classified as Outside Counsel, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

20 SLED5 forecastsUpdated daily

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20 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as Outside Counsel.

Office of General Counsel

General Litigation Emergency Counsel

Active

AI Summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks law firms to provide emergency litigation and urgent legal services on an ad hoc basis through a competitively bid RFP to supplement its pre-approved outside counsel list.

pennsylvania · pennsylvania

Posted Apr 13, 2026Due May 7, 2026RFPNAICS 541110Sol: OGC-2026-14

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Office Of Court Administration - 212

Request for Qualifications for Outside Counsel

Active

AI Summary

The Texas Office of Court Administration seeks qualified law firms or attorneys to provide non-litigation legal services through an RFQ process.

Texas · Texas

Posted Apr 9, 2026Due May 11, 2026NAICS 541110Sol: 212-26-0071

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Law, NYS Dept. of

Outside Counsel Services

Archived

AI Summary

The New York State Department of Law is extending its current contract for Outside Counsel Services from April 14, 2025 to April 13, 2027. This is a sole source notice exempt from competitive advertising.

new york · new york

Posted Apr 6, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541110Sol: 2133687

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Texas Department of Transportation - 601

Outside Counsel – Railroads and Rail Facilities

Active

AI Summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks outside legal counsel for representation in railroad and rail facilities law. Opportunity based in Texas with key dates in March and April 2026.

Texas · Texas

Posted Mar 26, 2026Due Apr 27, 20262NAICS 541110Sol: 601CT0000006458

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Massachusetts

Legal Services - Outside Counsel

Archived

AI Summary

Massachusetts AGO seeks outside counsel to advise and represent in litigation against TikTok, Inc. Proposals due April 9, 2026.

Massachusetts · Massachusetts

Posted Mar 19, 2026Due Apr 9, 2026NS - Non-Statewide SolicitationNAICS 541110Sol: BD-26-1001-AGO-AGO1-126881

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Thruway Authority, NYS

C010702, Outside Counsel Legal Services

Archived

AI Summary

NYS Thruway Authority plans to amend contract C010702 with Holland & Knight LLP for outside counsel legal services. Information on procurement lobbying law is available on the Authority's website.

new york · new york

Posted Mar 12, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541110Sol: 2132725

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Mental Health, NYS Office of

T102254 - Outside Counsel, Guardianship, NYC-Rockland - CRER-2526-031

Archived

AI Summary

NYS Office of Mental Health exempted from advertising to add funds to contract T102254 for outstanding FY25-26 invoices related to outside counsel guardianship services.

new york · new york

Posted Mar 6, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541110Sol: 2132507

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Law, NYS Dept. of

Outside Counsel Services

Archived

AI Summary

New York State is extending its contract for Outside Counsel Services from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2026, under an exemption from competitive advertising.

new york · new york

Posted Feb 26, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541110Sol: 2132174

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Massachusetts

DCAMM Outside Legal Services

Archived

AI Summary

Massachusetts DCAMM seeks outside legal services. Monitor COMMBUYS for bid conversion. Due April 1, 2026.

Massachusetts · Massachusetts

Posted Feb 19, 2026Due Apr 1, 2026NS - Non-Statewide SolicitationNAICS 541110Sol: BD-26-1019-DCP03-OFA03-125658

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Tax & Finance, NYS Dept. of

C400747 Legal Services for the New York Secure Choice Savings Program Board

Archived

AI Summary

Legal services contract for outside counsel to support administration of the New York Secure Choice Savings Program Board, a state retirement savings initiative.

new york · new york

Posted Feb 4, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541110Sol: 2131344

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