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.

How do I find Outside Counsel contracts with SamSearch?

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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

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

25 SLED6 forecastsUpdated daily

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

State of New Jersey

Outside Counsel RFP

Active

AI Summary

State of New Jersey seeks outside counsel legal services through an RFP due June 4, 2026.

State of New Jersey · New Jersey

Posted May 10, 2026Due Jun 4, 2026BidNAICS 541110Sol: abd0c4f1-444f-4129-84cb-94db82e33117

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State of New Jersey

Outside Counsel RFP

Active

AI Summary

RFP for outside legal counsel services for the State of New Jersey, seeking qualified legal service providers.

State of New Jersey · New Jersey

Posted May 10, 2026Due Jun 4, 2026BidNAICS 541110Sol: 56791067-bbcf-4ad7-a698-0d1a1a18fe53

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New Jersey Schools Insurance Group

Outside Counsel RFP

Active

AI Summary

RFP for outside counsel legal services for New Jersey Schools Insurance Group. Electronic bid submission due June 4, 2026. Questions accepted until May 14, 2026.

New Jersey Schools Insurance Group · New Jersey

Posted May 8, 2026Due Jun 4, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541110Sol: 8907121859

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New Jersey Schools Insurance Group

Outside Counsel RFP

Active

AI Summary

RFP issued by New Jersey Schools Insurance Group for outside legal counsel services. Electronic bid submission due by June 4, 2026. Questions accepted online until May 14, 2026.

New Jersey Schools Insurance Group · New Jersey

Posted May 8, 2026Due Jun 4, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541110Sol: 8907121858

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Law, NYS Dept. of

Tax Counseling Services

Archived

AI Summary

New York State is extending its contract for outside counsel tax counseling services from 09/01/2021 to 12/31/2026 under a sole source exemption.

new york · new york

Posted Apr 23, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingNAICS 541199Sol: 2134327

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Office of General Counsel

General Litigation Emergency Counsel

Archived

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

Archived

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

Archived

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