Real Opportunities in Competitive NAICS: Where to Bid Now (No Set-Asides Required)
If you read our last breakdown of the most competitive federal contracting NAICS codes, you might’ve walked away thinking: “Great, but where are the actual opportunities?” Good news—we’ve done the legwork. Below is your follow-up guide with real, current federal solicitations tied to each of those in-demand NAICS codes, handpicked to be open to all businesses—no set-asides, no certification hoops.
This means whether you're a mid-sized firm or a small business without 8(a) certification yet, these are full and open opportunities where your past performance—not your set-aside status—takes the lead.
Quick Recap: Why These NAICS Matter
In our earlier post, we spotlighted ten NAICS codes with the highest average number of bids per solicitation—places where government procurement is booming and competition is fierce. These are areas where buyers are spending and contractors are hustling to win. While crowded, they also represent massive federal contracting opportunities.
Now let’s look at where to strike.
Current Opportunities (Full & Open)
561720 – Janitorial Services
Opportunity: DC Courts Janitorial Services
Summary: The D.C. Courts are soliciting for comprehensive janitorial services—think full building maintenance, sanitation, and supplies.
Why Act: Prime for facility management firms looking to break into or grow within high-demand contractor NAICS codes.
541519 – Other Computer-Related Services
Opportunity: FDIC’s Documentum Software Maintenance
Summary: Long-term support for enterprise document management systems.
Why Act: A great fit if your firm is not yet 8a certified but offers strong IT credentials and wants to get on the federal radar.
541611 – Admin & Business Consulting
Opportunity: USAID Strategy & Program Consulting
Summary: High-level management consulting—program design, evaluation, and reporting for foreign aid missions.
Why Act: A win here can boost your past performance and support future SBA 8a certification applications.
541330 – Engineering Services
Opportunity: Sole Source to Lockheed Martin
Summary: While sole-source, this notice highlights future competitive engineering work under a key NAICS code for government contractors.
Why Act: Explore potential for subcontracting, teaming, or prepping for similar scopes that could be listed under GSA MAS.
541512 – Systems Integration
Opportunity: JIRA Maintenance (Navy)
Summary: A niche opportunity for IT shops already familiar with Atlassian product lines.
Why Act: Perfect for smaller tech firms with aspirations toward future disabled veteran government contracts or MAS inclusion.
541511 – Custom Software Development
Opportunity: DOE EnergyPlus Software Dev
Summary: The Department of Energy seeks development for a building energy modeling system.
Why Act: A strong play for green tech innovators, especially those eyeing SBIR Grant Assistance or future 8a contracts services.
561210 – Base Ops & Facilities Support
Opportunity: Hawthorne Army Depot Operations
Summary: One of the largest open contracts on this list—comprehensive O&M scope.
Why Act: A solid match for veteran-owned firms pursuing government contracting certification or large-scale federal contracting certifications.
541712 – R&D in Sciences and Tech
Opportunity: GSA Forecast for NAICS 541712
Summary: Pipeline includes biotech, engineering, and physical science R&D solicitations.
Why Act: A great fit for firms with SBIR grant assistance experience looking to scale into government contracts.
621111 – Physician Services
Opportunity: IHS Medical Staffing (Open Comp)
Summary: The Indian Health Service needs internal medicine and primary care providers.
Why Act: Health staffing firms, especially those exploring women business certification or disabled veteran small business certification, should jump on this.
541618 – Other Management Consulting
Opportunity: GSA Travel Program Management
Summary: GSA is seeking management consulting support for enterprise-level travel systems.
Why Act: If you're a woman-owned or minority-owned business working on your government contracting certification process, this could be a smart target for experience and credibility.
What to Do Now
Run an internal fit check: Match the scope, NAICS, and contract size to your capabilities.
Start the Government Contract Proposal Writing process now—these aren’t small, and they won’t write themselves.
If you're not certified yet, this is a prime moment to start the process for SBA 8a certification, women owned small business certification, or disabled veteran small business certification so you’re eligible for set-asides and open competitions.
Final Thoughts: Get In While It’s Open
You don’t need a set-aside to break into these spaces—just strong past performance, smart teaming, and a little guidance. If your business is navigating the government contracting maze, certification confusion, or the proposal writing grind, we’re here to help.
Next Read: Want better odds? See the flip side—Few Bids, Big Wins: 10 NAICS Codes with Shockingly Little Competition—to spot where your firm could stand out without the crowd.
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