What types of agencies buy Public Defender services?

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

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Public Defender?

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How competitive are Public Defender government contracts?

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Contract Category

Public Defender Government Contracts

35 government contract opportunities classified as Public Defender, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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35 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as Public Defender.

Albany County

Case Management System

Active

AI Summary

Albany County Public Defender’s Office requests proposals for a secure Case Management System software to manage confidential client data, provide reporting tools, and support grant reporting. Submission deadline is June 12, 2026.

Albany County · New York

Posted May 28, 2026Due Jun 12, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541512Sol: 9049590072

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County of Ottawa

Public Defender Services for Delinquency and Neglect/Abuse Cases

Active

AI Summary

County of Ottawa seeks qualified attorneys to provide public defender services for juvenile delinquency, child welfare, and appellate cases under RFP 26-046, due June 16, 2026.

County of Ottawa · Michigan

Posted May 22, 2026Due Jun 16, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541110Sol: 9024386061

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Albany County

Recruiting Consultant

Archived

AI Summary

Albany County Public Defender's Office seeks proposals for recruiting consulting services via a formal RFP. Bids due May 29, 2026, with electronic or physical submission options.

Albany County · New York

Posted May 14, 2026Due May 29, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541612Sol: 8947108864

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County of San Mateo

Evaluation of the Private Defender Program

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AI Summary

The County of San Mateo seeks proposals to evaluate its Private Defender Program, which provides indigent defense services through a panel of private attorneys. The evaluation will assess program performance against national and state guidelines and recommend improvements. Proposals are due by May 30, 2026.

County of San Mateo · California

Posted May 5, 2026Due May 30, 2026Request for ProposalsNAICS 541618Sol: 260076

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Niagara County

Data Cabling for Niagara County Public Defender's Office

Archived

AI Summary

Niagara County seeks bids for certified installation of structured data cabling at 80 Washburn Street, Lockport, NY. Pre-bid site visit on May 7, 2026. Bids due May 14, 2026.

Niagara County · New York

Posted May 1, 2026Due May 14, 2026IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal)NAICS 238210Sol: 8854951063

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PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES

PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE, INC

Archived

AI Summary

Sole source opportunity for public defender legal services in West Virginia by Public Defender Services.

west-virginia · west-virginia

Posted Apr 23, 2026Due May 7, 2026ASSDNAICS 922110Sol: ASSD-0221-PDS2600000001-1

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Spalding County Board Of Commissioners

2026 014 RFQ INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVIES JUVENILE COURT

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AI Summary

Spalding County, GA seeks qualified attorneys or law firms for indigent defense services in Juvenile Court, ensuring effective legal representation for juveniles and parents under Georgia law.

georgia · georgia

Posted Apr 15, 2026Due May 12, 2026NAICS 541110Sol: PE-72600-NONST-2026-000000037

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Spalding County Board Of Commissioners

2026 013 INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES STATE COURT

Archived

AI Summary

Spalding County, Georgia seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to provide indigent defense services for its State Court. The RFQ focuses on professional qualifications and compliance with constitutional and state law standards.

georgia · georgia

Posted Apr 15, 2026Due May 12, 2026NAICS 541110Sol: PE-72600-NONST-2026-000000036

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Jackson County

Managed Assigned Counsel

Archived

AI Summary

Jackson County Public Defender Office seeks proposals for Managed Assigned Counsel Services to oversee indigent defense, manage attorney rosters, and ensure competent legal representation for adult defendants in criminal cases. Remote work, hourly pay.

Jackson County · Michigan

Posted Apr 13, 2026Due May 11, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541110Sol: 8717922659

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