Manufacturing Procurement Bids in North Carolina
8 open manufacturing procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting manufacturing bids in North Carolina: North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal.
Manufacturing procurement in North Carolina
Manufacturing procurement in North Carolina 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 North Carolina state buyers are the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT — $3B+ annual construction lettings), Department of Administration (DOA commodities, IT, professional services), Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Public Safety, University of North Carolina System (17 campuses plus UNC Health), Community College System (58 campuses), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. On ProcureTap you can browse the 8 open manufacturing opportunities in North Carolina plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
Register on NC eProcurement (eprocurement. 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 North Carolina
How do I register to bid on North Carolina manufacturing contracts?
Register on NC eProcurement (eprocurement.nc.gov) — the Commonwealth's SAP Ariba-based procurement platform. Registration is free and covers state executive-agency solicitations. HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certification is through the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses at nc-hub.com. NCDOT construction bidders need Prequalification of Bidders certification. Local governments and school districts require separate registrations on their own platforms (BidSync, Bonfire, etc.).
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to manufacturing contracts in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Manufacturing bids in North Carolina
320-QUO-070726FD
At a minimum, the selected Fabricator shall perform the following: ● Provide or fabricate and machine a new valve shaft ● Provide or fabricate and machine (2) new bronze body bushings ● Machine and sl...
98-31280
Provide multiple new compressed air drops with new piping to match existing down from the existing ceiling level compressed air system to the new owner provided manufacturing equipment. Provide all ne...
63-ARM1171462
NC State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division is seeking two (2) Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks. The tanks will be an integral part of a laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel and ...
63-ARM1179180
NC State University's Nuclear Engineering division is seeking a custom rectangular style AMAROK vacuum chamber needed for their experimental research and development program.
184-GC 29945
Provide services for the installation of new process equipment components being installed in the Fiber Innovation Center Building.
63-ARM1165348
NC State University's Plants for Human Health Institute is seeking an Automated Live-Cell Imaging System suitable for incubator or controlled-environment use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing procurement bids are available in North Carolina?
There are currently 8 open manufacturing procurement opportunities in North Carolina. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which North Carolina agencies post the most manufacturing bids?
The top agencies posting manufacturing bids in North Carolina include North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on manufacturing contracts in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.