Procurement Bids in District of Columbia
1,259 open procurement opportunities across 6 organizations
How many government bids are open in District of Columbia right now? 1,259 as of July 14, 2026 , with 90 closing within the next 7 days. Top-posting District of Columbia agencies: Federal Government, Federal Government, Washington DC, World Resources Institute.
Top District of Columbia agencies posting bids right now: Federal Government,Federal Government,Washington DC,World Resources Institute.
Where to bid on District of Columbia government contracts
Official portal
DC Office of Contracting and Procurement
Register through DC OCP for District procurement opportunities.
Small-business programs
- DC Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
- DC Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- DC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Statutory reference
DC Code §2-218.01 et seq.
DC CBE goals are aggressive — most contracts include CBE participation requirements.
See our complete District of Columbia procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.
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District of Columbia Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
How many government bids are open in District of Columbia right now?
There are 1,259 open procurement opportunities in District of Columbia from 6 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of July 14, 2026. 90 of them close within the next seven days.
Which District of Columbia agencies post the most bids?
The top agencies posting bids in District of Columbia right now are Federal Government, Federal Government, Washington DC, World Resources Institute. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.
Where do I register to bid on District of Columbia government contracts?
Register on DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (https://ocp.dc.gov/) for state-level opportunities. Register through DC OCP for District procurement opportunities. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.
What industries dominate District of Columbia procurement?
The most-active industries in District of Columbia government procurement right now are Professional Services, Information Technology, Construction. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to District of Columbia.
What small-business or set-aside programs does District of Columbia offer?
District of Columbia operates the following preference and set-aside programs: DC Certified Business Enterprise (CBE), DC Small Business Enterprise (SBE), DC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.
What law governs procurement in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia procurement is governed by DC Code §2-218.01 et seq.. This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.
How do I find upcoming District of Columbia bid opportunities?
Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to District of Columbia to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.
How often are new District of Columbia bids added?
Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the District of Columbia state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.
Does District of Columbia require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?
District of Columbia generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered District of Columbia vendors or certified District of Columbia small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.