UKDOE's Lab Instrument Boom: 116 Open Contracts Worth $452K Average
WinAContract · Jun 14, 2026
The Department of Energy has 116 active opportunities heavily weighted toward analytical instrumentation and power-line construction, with 187 new postings in 30 days signaling accelerating demand.
116
Open right now
219
On record
19
Awards
$8,153,160
Total awarded
Energy Department contracting is in active expansion mode. With nearly 9 in 10 opportunities marked full & open competition, the market is genuinely accessible—but dominated by specialized manufacturers and engineering firms capable of handling complex technical requirements.
What they buy
Who wins their work
| Recipient | Total won | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| AMERIND, INC. | $5,500,000 | 1 |
| TETRA TECH, INC. | $1,755,226 | 1 |
| AVENTUS NV, INC. | $244,351 | 1 |
| GLOBAFONE INC | $113,048 | 1 |
| Earle Kinlaw & Associates, Inc. | $85,631 | 1 |
| RURAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COOPERATIVE | $70,958 | 2 |
| VALI COOPER INTERNATIONAL LLC | $62,782 | 1 |
| API GROUP LIFE SAFETY USA LLC | $51,222 | 1 |
Analysis
Analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516) accounts for 23 of 219 opportunities, making it the clearest vertical for SMBs with specialized expertise. The 19 awards totaling $8.15M averaged $452,953 per contract—a sweet spot for mid-size firms. AMERIND, INC.'s $5.5M haul suggests bundled multi-year or multi-unit deals are available, not just one-offs.
The set-aside composition tells the real story: 121 of 219 are unrestricted full & open, while only 22 carry small-business set-asides and just 1 is SDVOSB-carved. This is a competitive market where past performance and technical depth matter more than size certification. However, the 187 new postings in 30 days indicate sustained high velocity—volume works in SMB favor if you can execute quickly.
Geographic concentration in Illinois (32), New York (24), California (22), and Tennessee (22) reflects where national labs, energy hubs, and transmission infrastructure projects cluster. Illinois and Tennessee especially signal grid modernization and research facility investment. New Mexico's 14 opportunities point to nuclear and renewable energy R&D activity.
Power-line construction (237130, 12 opportunities) and engineering services (541330, 7 opportunities) are secondary but growing verticals. These often require joint ventures or teaming with larger primes—a realistic path for SMBs with specialized capabilities rather than solo contracting.
Where they buy
Shaded by number of opportunities with a contracting office in each state.
💡 Takeaway
If you manufacture analytical instruments or offer engineering services in energy, power, or lab automation, prioritize monitoring Energy's full & open postings in IL, NY, and TN—116 current opportunities mean you can apply within weeks without chasing narrow set-asides.
ℹ️ How this was made
Generated from SAM.gov data on Jun 14, 2026. Every figure is a live count from our index; the analysis is AI-written and grounded strictly in those figures. Always verify against the official solicitation before bidding.
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