Manufacturing Procurement Bids in Tennessee
8 open manufacturing procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting manufacturing bids in Tennessee: Federal Government (SAM.gov).
Manufacturing procurement in Tennessee
Manufacturing procurement in Tennessee 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). Tennessee state agencies plus county, city, school district, and university buyers On ProcureTap you can browse the 8 open manufacturing opportunities in Tennessee plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
Tennessee vendors typically need state-agency vendor registration plus separate registrations for each local procurement platform (Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar). 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 Tennessee
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to manufacturing contracts in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Manufacturing bids in Tennessee
HAIMER HSK-A100 Shrink Fit and Power Shrink Tool Holders with Coolant Delivery Features (Cool Flash/Cool Jet) for Precision CNC Machining Application
UT-Battelle, LLC is the management and operating contractor of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Research Accelerator Division at ORNL is in need of HAIMER HSK-A100 Shrink Fit and Power Shrink...
Power meter, power sensor, and and multimeter alongside warranty and calibration
UT-Battelle, LLC is the management and operating contractor of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Fusion Energy Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking to procure a Keysight system...
HSK100A Tool Holders, Modular Drill Bodies, and Indexable Milling Cutters
UT-Battelle, LLC is the management and operating contractor of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Research Accelerator Division at ORNL is in need of quotations for the procurement of precision...
Tunnel 9 Pitch Upgrade
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Tunnel 9, located in Silver Spring, MD, requires the comprehensive modernization of a high-performance hydraulic motion system. The scope of this Firm...
Large CNC EDM Sinker
This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new, fully functional Large Sinker...
Mounting Pads
The Manufacturing Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is looking to purchase metal fabricated parts. Please contact the Procurement Officer for Export Control Screening process, which ca...
Whirley Crane Repair
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to conv...
Request for Proposal Neptune Cask Interface System
Request for Proposal RFP PR507071 is for the fabrication and delivery of the proof of concept "Neptune" Cask Interface Facility. This has an ISO9001 requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing procurement bids are available in Tennessee?
There are currently 8 open manufacturing procurement opportunities in Tennessee, with 6 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which Tennessee agencies post the most manufacturing bids?
The top agencies posting manufacturing bids in Tennessee include 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.