What types of agencies buy university procurement services?

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

How do I find university procurement contracts with SamSearch?

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 university procurement?

Yes. Many university procurement 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 university procurement government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in university procurement 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.

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university procurement Government Contracts

1,476 government contract opportunities classified as university procurement, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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1,476 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as university procurement.

University Of Michigan

TA2 Vacuum Equipment Upgrade - ZEUS

Active

AI Summary

University of Michigan requests quotations for a one-time purchase to upgrade TA2 vacuum equipment (ZEUS). Itemized pricing required. Responses due by 11/6/2026.

university of michigan · michigan

Posted Oct 9, 2026Due Nov 6, 2026Request for QuotationNAICS 333295Sol: RFQ-0012454-RES-2026

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University Of Wisconsin

Aixtron III-V MOCVD System Upgrade

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AI Summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks bids for an upgrade to its Aixtron III-V MOCVD system for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Bids due by October 19, 2026.

university of wisconsin · wisconsin

Posted Oct 9, 2026Due Oct 19, 2026Request for BidNAICS 334413Sol: 2027-UWMSN-01478-RFB

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++ University - Louisiana Tech University

Purchase of an FAA Approved Aviation Training Device

Archived

AI Summary

Louisiana Tech University seeks to purchase an FAA approved aviation training device by November 2, 2026.

Louisiana · Louisiana

Posted Oct 9, 2026Due Invalid DateNAICS 423860Sol: 50012-668-27

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State University of New York (SUNY)

Itvisma- One Time Purchase

Archived

AI Summary

One-time purchase of Itvisma software by SUNY, exempt from advertising by OSC approval, under New York state jurisdiction.

new york · new york

Posted Oct 9, 2026Notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertisingSol: 2139765

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City University of New York (CUNY)

Reverse Auction - Sale of One (1) EMA (Electromagnetic Articulography Wave System)

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CUNY is conducting a reverse auction for the sale of one Electromagnetic Articulography Wave System. Bids due by 10/30/26 with inspection and question deadlines prior.

new york · new york

Posted Oct 9, 2026Due Oct 30, 2026Discretionary procurements less than $150,000NAICS 423690Sol: 2139796

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ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

IFB#5591/ RFx 3160008313 Hydroponic Plant Growth System

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Invitation for Bid for a Hydroponic Plant Growth System at Alcorn State University, Mississippi, due November 5, 2026.

Mississipi · Mississipi

Posted Oct 9, 2026Due Nov 5, 2026Invitation for BidNAICS 333111Sol: 9210-27-R-IFBD-00006

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University Of Wisconsin

Forage and Cover Crop Plot Harvester for Biological Systems Engineering

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks bids for a forage plot harvester to support research in biological systems engineering. Bids must be submitted electronically by October 23, 2026.

university of wisconsin · wisconsin

Posted Oct 8, 2026Due Oct 23, 2026Request for BidNAICS 333111Sol: 2027-UWMSN-01448-RFB

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Texas A&M University System - 710

Industrial CNC Router

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AI Summary

Texas A&M University System seeks bids for an industrial CNC router for the Space Collaboration Facility in Houston, TX, due by October 23, 2026.

Texas · Texas

Posted Oct 8, 2026Due Oct 23, 2026NAICS 333249Sol: TAMUS-ITB-27-0546

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NC State University

63-DMP1209261 - Fabrication and Delivery of Exterior Signs

Archived

AI Summary

NC State University seeks bids for fabrication, delivery, and refurbishing of exterior signs under a blanket order. RFQ closes Oct 22, 2026.

NC State University · North Carolina

Posted Invalid DateDue Invalid DateRFQNAICS 339950Sol: 257724

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University Of Wisconsin

Inert Gas Fusion Analyzer

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AI Summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks bids for an inert gas fusion analyzer to measure oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen simultaneously. Bids due by October 21, 2026.

university of wisconsin · wisconsin

Posted Oct 7, 2026Due Oct 21, 2026Request for BidNAICS 334516Sol: 2027-UWMSN-01475-RFB

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university procurement Government Contracts, FAQ

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