How to get government contracts for handyman & facility maintenance
Federal agencies hire small handyman & facility maintenance businesses every week. Here's the plain-English path from zero to your first bid, plus today's open handyman & facility maintenance bids.
Who buys handyman & facility maintenance services
Ranger districts, project offices, VA clinics and small federal buildings that need general maintenance and handyman-style repairs.
Step by step
- Get a free Login.gov account and register on SAM.gov. Registration is free. You'll get a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Use your exact legal business name and address as they appear with the IRS. Complete registration can take several weeks, so start before you find the perfect bid. Never pay a website to register you.
- Pick your NAICS codes. Usually NAICS 561210 (facilities support) or 236220/238990 for repairs; PSC varies (Z-codes for repair work).
- Check which set-asides you qualify for. Most of these contracts are set aside for small businesses. Extra certifications open more: SBA 8(a), HUBZone and Women-Owned (WOSB) through SBA, and Veteran-Owned / Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned through SBA's VetCert. VA bids frequently use veteran set-asides.
- Find open bids for your trade. Watch SAM.gov's Contract Opportunities, or use BidHatch's free daily pages for your trade and state. Start with quote requests (combined synopsis/solicitations) and sources-sought notices; they're the easiest to answer.
- Read the whole notice and attachments. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work says what the job really is. Note the deadline and time zone, the submission method (usually email), required forms, insurance and licenses, and any site visit.
- Submit a complete, on-time quote. Fill in every required form, sign the amendments if any were issued, price exactly to the schedule, and include licenses, insurance and short past-performance examples (commercial work counts). Late or incomplete quotes are usually thrown out.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs) and your local SBA office give free one-on-one help with registration and bids.
Tips for handyman & facility maintenance bids
- Small repair jobs often go to local firms that can respond fast; your location matters.
- IDIQ maintenance contracts let agencies order repeat tasks; one award can cover years.
- Describe your crew size and response time; it's often the deciding factor.
Open handyman & facility maintenance bids right now
Due 2026-10-19Small Business Set Aside - TotalSee notice
Open solicitation, bids/quotes accepted now. 5-year (Base plus Four Optional Periods) Firm Fixed Priced, IDIQ General Maintenance Services at Beaver Lake Project Office.
Due 2026-10-23Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)WV
Open solicitation, bids/quotes accepted now. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) has a requirement for the maintenance of the CRRC.
Due 2026-10-23No set-aside (open to all)Kansas City, MO
Market research: agency asking who can do this work (respond to get noticed). The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Facility Management Contracting Division, West Branch D (6PQFD), is seeking businesses who believe they can perform Multi-Zone Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services within Service Delivery Area…
Due 2026-11-02No set-aside (open to all)Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Market research: agency asking who can do this work (respond to get noticed). Scope: Security Gate Maintenance and Repair Services Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Full details are in the attachments on the official notice.
Due 2026-11-06No set-aside (open to all)Fort Myer, VA
Market research: agency asking who can do this work (respond to get noticed). The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s).
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