GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to uncover trending opportunities in the federal market heading into November 2025. Let’s start by diving into the top three.

Trending federal opportunities

1. 1. FA480324Q0027 - 482 ATKS Smart Watches
      Posted by: Air Combat Command
      NAICS Category: 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing
      PSC Category: 7E21 - It And Telecom - Mobile Device Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)

      The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking to procure 180 Suunto Peak Pro 9 Smart Watches or an equal/greater product that complies with the NSA Approved PED List. The purpose is to provide aircrew assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron (482 ATKS) with sleep tracking, stress level monitoring, and overall wellness data to help manage operational risk and fatigue in a secure facility environment. The solicitation requires all quotes to conform to the stated requirements, and the government will evaluate offers in accordance with FAR Part 25 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program policies. Responses are due by September 4, 2024.
      
      This procurement is set aside for total small business. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent contractors. While the award value is not specified, the quantity sought is 180 smart watches. The place of performance is Shaw AFB, SC 29152, USA.

   2. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SHIELD Multiple Award IDIQ Contract
      Posted by: Missile Defense Agency
      NAICS Category: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
      PSC Category: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
      
      

      The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has released the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Multiple Award Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, seeking research and development services across 19 work areas including science and technology, cybersecurity, prototyping, and systems engineering to support national defense against air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats. This full and open competition requires offerors to demonstrate corporate experience in a minimum of two but no more than three work areas, with experience acceptable from both prime contractor and subcontractor roles. The evaluation will focus on corporate experience submissions using Attachment L-02, with proposals rated as either acceptable or unacceptable, and the government intends to award to all qualifying offerors. The question period closed on September 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CDT, with all responses now published, and proposal submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. CDT on October 10, 2025. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
      
      This solicitation uses no set-aside designation and operates as a full and open competition available to all qualified contractors regardless of size, though small businesses receive special considerations for subcontracting plan requirements and may use first-tier subcontractor experience for evaluation purposes. No current incumbents or existing contractors are specifically identified in the solicitation materials. The contract carries a maximum stated value of $151 billion over a 10-year period of performance, consisting of a base ordering period and one or more optional ordering periods, with individual task orders to be competed using fair opportunity procedures and potentially involving various contract types across different NAICS codes. IDIQ awards are anticipated in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, and while the place of performance is not explicitly specified, the contract will serve as an enterprise-wide vehicle allowing MDA and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly issue orders for defense-related research and development services.

   3. Data Modernization Section Support
      Posted by: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
      NAICS Category: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
      PSC Category: DD01 - It And Telecom - Service Delivery Support Services: Itsm, Operations Center, Project/Pm (Labor)
      
      

      The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is soliciting proposals for Data Modernization Section Support services to provide comprehensive analysis, development, deployment, and operations of data-related emerging technologies, including IT modernization, data management, analytics, and enterprise AI capabilities. The contract requires full lifecycle support for the Cloud Data Management and Analytics (CDMA) Platform, modernization of the legacy AlphaRex NLP solution, enterprise AI capability operations, and support for new DMS solution development initiatives from experimentation through production. Key requirements include expertise in Azure cloud technologies, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to support the FDIC's data-driven mission. The FDIC will evaluate proposals using a best-value source selection process, considering factors including oral presentation performance, technical and management approach, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and price. The original proposal deadline of October 20, 2025, has been extended to November 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to allow adequate time for the FDIC to address questions and provide offerors sufficient preparation time; the FDIC anticipates a further extension to ensure at least two weeks of preparation time after releasing all question responses.
      
      No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. The contract structure includes a one-month transition period beginning in December 2025, followed by a 12-month base period and three 12-month option periods, extending through December 2029, though the total estimated value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is Arlington, Virginia 22201. Contractor personnel must complete background investigations and meet FDIC integrity and fitness standards, including disclosure of criminal history, financial obligations, and any prior involvement with failed financial institutions. All contractors and subcontractors are required to execute confidentiality agreements protecting sensitive FDIC information and comply with FDIC Directive 1360.09 regarding information protection. Contractors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certify compliance with federal regulations regarding tax liability, equal opportunity employment, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment.

Next, let’s take a quick look at the rest of the top 20 hot federal contracting opportunities heading into November 2025.

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