Consulting contracts are government engagements for expert advice — management studies, program analysis, technical assistance and professional advisory work. Every open federal consulting contract is listed here in one place, newest first, refreshed twice daily from official postings, with the agency, deadline and official submission link on each listing.
What counts as consulting work
Consulting work is expertise delivered as analysis and advice rather than a physical product or a staffed operation: management and organizational studies, program evaluations, financial and policy analysis, environmental and technical studies, and training or advisory support. Engagements where the consultant mainly supplies ongoing staff to fill agency roles are usually posted as professional services, and hands-on engineering design work appears under Architecture & engineering.
Consulting — open bids
118 open bids, newest first. Full details live here — you only leave for the official posting when you bid.
Prototype development for Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment (BWI P&T) Barrier Combination
Solicitation HT9427-26-R-E020 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AN13
DHS SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM FY27 PRE-SOLICITATION
Solicitation DHSSBIRFY27PRE · NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ11
NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT)
Solicitation NSF-OTASO-FY26-ELEGANT · NAICS 5417 · PSC AJ12
Request for Information (RFI) - EmbraceHEALTH Clinical Research Network (EmbraceHEALTH CRN) - Coordinating Center
Solicitation 75N94027R00003 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AN12
Request for Information (RFI) - EmbraceHEALTH Clinical Research Network (EmbraceHEALTH CRN)
Solicitation 75N94027R00002 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AN12
United States Naval Observatory- Precise Time and Astronomy Functional Area Workflow Manager
Solicitation N0018927RL002 · NAICS 541611 · PSC R405
Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Support for the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering (CCSE)
Solicitation N0017326RGF02 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11
Pine Bluff Arsenal Testing, Lab and Engineering Services
Solicitation W519TC27QA031 · NAICS 541620 · PSC B510
BPA Call Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition 1179185
Solicitation 12443927Q0024 · NAICS 541720 · PSC B503
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulatory Support Services BPA
Solicitation CTP-2027-136871 · NAICS 541611 · PSC R499
USMTM Command Action Group Strategic Support Functions
Solicitation FA488527Q1001 · NAICS 541611 · PSC R499
MISSOURI RIVER RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE CHAIR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) MISSOURI RIVER RECOVERY PROGRAM (MRRP)
Solicitation W9128F27QA007 · NAICS 541611 · PSC R499
USACE - SWG Environmental Services for Evaluation of Dredged Material
Solicitation W912HY27X1CX7 · NAICS 541620 · PSC B510
Systems Engineering Technical Assistance Support Services
Solicitation W91CRB-SETA-APG-DTA · NAICS 541715
Solicitation for Asbestos Removal Supervision Service
Solicitation 19KS7027Q0007 · NAICS 54162 · PSC C1LB
B--NV AIM TERRESTRIAL DATA COLLECTION PERMITTING
Solicitation 140LL027Q0027 · NAICS 541620 · PSC B525
Laguna Industry Day
Solicitation DARPA-SN-27-18 · NAICS 541714 · PSC AC12
Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Request for Enhanced Whitepapers (RWP): AMTC-27-01
NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12
NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Special Notice: MK41 Vertical Launching System - Super ATE
Solicitation LMR-27-05-001 · NAICS 541715
NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Special Notice: MK 341 ITS Advanced Missile Integration
Solicitation LMR-27-04-001 · NAICS 541715
Energetic Material and Ordnance Research and Development RFI
NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12
NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations
Solicitation M2M-MSFC-0001 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AR12
Protein Palace
Solicitation DARPA-PA-27-02 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12
FLOW Market Survey
(U) UPDATED: Summary of Answers to Questions. (U) The Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, herein referred to as the Sponsor, provides the enclosed Market Survey for your review and consideration. The purpose of this survey is to assess your company�s interest in and capability to meet the Government�s requirements for a data platform designed to serve U.S. Government agencies and organizations whose authorities and missions involve the use of commercial data for economic security, financial intelligence, sanctions, supply chain, foreign investment, and related analytic functions. The survey is conducted strictly to furnish information for acquisition planning purposes and is not intended as a competitive offer or substitution for competition. The issuance of this survey and your response thereto does not obligate the Government to either issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or to award a contract. (U) Responses to the market survey should be sent to the attention of Elias V. (elias.voces@odni.gov) in accordance with the notice posted on SAM.gov. Responses will be received no later than 5:00PM Eastern Local Time on 16 November 2026. Your response is highly encouraged to help inform the Sponsor�s market research and aiding in the creation of a realistic bidder�s list.
Frequently asked questions
How do I bid on government consulting contracts?
Open a contract that fits your expertise, read its scope and evaluation criteria, then follow the official posting link to submit. Your firm must be registered in SAM.gov, and most consulting bids are decided on qualifications and past performance, not lowest price alone.
What kinds of consulting work do agencies buy?
Postings commonly cover program evaluation, financial and management analysis, environmental and technical studies, training support and specialized expert services.
Are these consulting contracts free to browse?
Yes. Every listing is free to browse and open, and each one links to its official posting.