Federal Contracts in Kentucky
Browse all federal contract categories in Kentucky. 64 active opportunities across 16 service categories, ranked by fit and updated daily.
Kentucky has 64 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories as of 2026-02-28. 16 existing contracts have been identified as likely recompete candidates. The most active categories are engineering, janitorial, security guards. Total estimated pipeline value is $97.7M.
64
Open Opportunities
16
Likely Recompetes
16
Service Categories
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Key Insights —
Kentucky
Steady activity: 11 new kentucky opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $97.7M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 66% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
16 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $29.6M.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Contract Categories in Kentucky
Engineering
Engineering Services
10
active opportunities
Janitorial
Janitorial Services
9
active opportunities
Security Guards
Security Guards and Patrol Services
8
active opportunities
Electrical
Electrical Contractors
8
active opportunities
Waste Collection
Solid Waste Collection
6
active opportunities
Landscaping
Landscaping Services
4
active opportunities
Painting
Painting Contractors
4
active opportunities
Specialty Trades
Specialty Trade Contractors
4
active opportunities
HVAC
HVAC Contractors
3
active opportunities
Waste Treatment
Waste Treatment and Disposal
3
active opportunities
Remediation
Remediation Services
2
active opportunities
Facilities Support
Facilities Support Services
1
active opportunity
Env. Consulting
Environmental Consulting
1
active opportunity
Security Systems
Security Systems Services
1
active opportunity
Building Services
Other Services to Buildings
0
active opportunities
Tech Consulting
Technical Consulting
0
active opportunities
Top Buying Agencies in Kentucky
| Agency | Awards |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 604 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 133 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 56 |
| Forest Service | 36 |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 25 |
Source: USAspending.gov award data
Kentucky is home to a broad range of federal facilities requiring contracted services across 16 categories. The largest opportunity areas are engineering services, janitorial services, security guards and patrol services. Key buying agencies include Department of the Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Marshals Service. RecompeteIQ has identified 16 contracts likely approaching recompete windows, giving contractors early visibility into upcoming bid opportunities. All opportunity data is sourced from SAM.gov (refreshed daily) and award history from USAspending.gov (refreshed weekly).
Data updated:
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal contracts are available in Kentucky?
Kentucky currently has 64 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories. Data is refreshed daily from SAM.gov.
What types of government contracts are most common in Kentucky?
The most active categories are Engineering Services (10 opportunities), Janitorial Services (9 opportunities), Security Guards and Patrol Services (8 opportunities).
Who are the top federal contractors in Kentucky?
Vendor data will populate as award history is analyzed.
Which federal agencies are most active in Kentucky?
The top buying agencies in Kentucky are Department of the Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Marshals Service, based on recent contract awards.
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