WashingtonGovernment Contracts
Federal and state contracting opportunities, certifications, and procurement resources for Washington contractors.
Definition
Washington government contracts are federal and state procurement opportunities awarded to businesses operating in or serving Washington. These include Department of Defense, civilian agency, and WA state contracts across industries like aerospace, technology, defense.
Overview
Washington state receives over $15 billion in federal contracts annually, driven by Joint Base Lewis-McChord (one of the largest military installations on the West Coast), Naval Base Kitsap, and the Department of Energy's Hanford Site. The state's commercial technology sector (Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing) also creates a skilled workforce that supports federal IT and aerospace contracting.
Why This Matters for Contractors
Washington's combination of major military installations, DOE cleanup work at Hanford, and a world-class technology workforce creates unique contracting opportunities. Contractors with cloud computing, environmental remediation, or aerospace capabilities find particularly strong demand.
Key Industries in Washington
WA State Certifications
OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises)
Washington's certification for minority-owned and women-owned businesses, with a participation goal of 10% MBE and 6% WBE for state contracts.
DVB (Disabled Veteran Business)
Washington provides a 5% procurement priority for certified disabled veteran-owned businesses on state contracts.
Top Federal Agencies in Washington
WA State Procurement Portal
Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)
https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov
This is Washington's official state procurement portal where all state agency solicitations are posted. For federal contracts in Washington, search SAM.gov or use GCFinder's state filter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What contracting opportunities exist at the Hanford Site?
The DOE Hanford Site in southeastern Washington is one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the world, generating billions in contracts for environmental remediation, tank waste treatment, construction, and professional services. Major contractors include Bechtel and AECOM, with subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms.
How does Washington's technology sector affect government contracting?
Washington's tech hub (Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing) creates a deep talent pool for federal IT and cloud contracts. AWS's GovCloud regions and Microsoft's Azure Government platform both have significant Washington operations. Federal agencies increasingly seek cloud migration and IT modernization contractors in the region.
What military installations drive contracting in Washington?
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Army/Air Force) near Tacoma is one of the most deployed bases in the country, generating large base operations and support contracts. Naval Base Kitsap (including the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard) supports submarine and aircraft carrier maintenance. Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane adds additional opportunities.
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