Manufacturing Procurement Bids in Louisiana
17 open manufacturing procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting manufacturing bids in Louisiana: City of Baton Rouge,Louisiana LaPAC,Federal Government (SAM.gov).
Manufacturing procurement in Louisiana
Manufacturing procurement in Louisiana sits at the intersection of two things: Government manufacturing procurement is largest at the Department of Defense (DoD), which spends over $150B annually on manufactured goods — from aircraft and ships to uniforms, MREs, ammunition, and spare parts. Beyond DoD, federal buyers include NASA, DOE (national labs), FEMA (disaster supplies), USPS (postal equipment and vehicles), and GSA (fleet vehicles, office equipment). The largest Louisiana state buyers are the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD — $1. On ProcureTap you can browse the 17 open manufacturing opportunities in Louisiana plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
LaPAC (wwwcfprd. DoD manufacturing procurement peaks Q4 fiscal year (July–Sept). State fleet vehicle purchases cluster with legislative sessions (Jan–May in most states). Consumables (uniforms, PPE, cleaning supplies) run continuously. Emergency purchases spike after major weather events (FEMA orders). Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many manufacturing solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.
Common questions — Manufacturing in Louisiana
How do I register to bid on Louisiana manufacturing contracts?
Register on LaGov Vendor Portal (lagov.louisiana.gov) for state-agency solicitations and on LaPAC (wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac) for solicitation notifications. Hudson Initiative certification (small business, 10% price preference) is through the Louisiana Economic Development office. LaVet (Louisiana Veteran Initiative, 8% preference) has parallel certification. DOTD construction bidders need additional DOTD Contractor Prequalification. Local governments and parishes require separate registration on their own platforms.
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to manufacturing contracts in Louisiana?
8(a) certification opens sole-source manufacturing contracts up to $7M (services) / $4.5M (products). HUBZone works well in rural manufacturing regions. WOSB/EDWOSB are impactful in specialty consumables. DoD Mentor-Protégé pairs small manufacturers with primes (Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, GD) — a proven path to first federal contract. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a free federal resource for certification and technical assistance.
When are Louisiana manufacturing bids typically issued?
DoD manufacturing procurement peaks Q4 fiscal year (July–Sept). State fleet vehicle purchases cluster with legislative sessions (Jan–May in most states). Consumables (uniforms, PPE, cleaning supplies) run continuously. Emergency purchases spike after major weather events (FEMA orders). Volume in Louisiana specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Manufacturing bids in Louisiana
A23-0707 - OEM SRP & MAS for Detroit Diesel, Cummins, & Caterpillar Engines
Hardware Maintenance/Support Services
Purchase of Pump Motors for The Estelle Pump Station for The Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage Original: JPP-50-00149619
Purchase of Pump Motors for The Estelle Pump Station for The Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage Original: JPP-50-00149619
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Original: 50001-2746
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Original: 50001-2746
Dual Engine Self-Bailing Aluminum Work Boat Fax Inquiry Deadline May 14, 2026 Original: 50015-260528
Dual Engine Self-Bailing Aluminum Work Boat Fax Inquiry Deadline May 14, 2026 Original: 50015-260528
Automated Multi-Degree of Freedom Hybrid Manufacturing System Original: 50001-2838
Automated Multi-Degree of Freedom Hybrid Manufacturing System Original: 50001-2838
GARMENT EMBELLISHMENT SERVICE (RENEWABLE CONTRACT) DUE 07/15 2:00PM; OPENS 07/15 3:00PM; NO PRE-BID MEETING Original: 50011-ULLAF27005
GARMENT EMBELLISHMENT SERVICE (RENEWABLE CONTRACT) DUE 07/15 2:00PM; OPENS 07/15 3:00PM; NO PRE-BID MEETING Original: 50011-ULLAF27005
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing procurement bids are available in Louisiana?
There are currently 17 open manufacturing procurement opportunities in Louisiana. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which Louisiana agencies post the most manufacturing bids?
The top agencies posting manufacturing bids in Louisiana include City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana LaPAC, Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on manufacturing contracts in Louisiana?
Browse the manufacturing opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.
How often are new manufacturing bids posted?
New manufacturing procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Louisiana. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.