Federal Construction

Federal Construction Contracting Guides

How federal construction contracting works, from bonding and Davis-Bacon wage requirements to responding to construction solicitations.

All Federal Construction Guides

How to Bid on Federal Construction Contracts: A Guide for Contractors

How federal construction contracts are bought and won: where to find them, sealed bids vs. proposals, set-asides, bonding, and what evaluators look for.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide

What Is a MATOC or MACC? Multiple-Award Construction Contracts Explained

How MATOCs and MACCs work: seed projects, task order competition, minimum guarantees, and why winning the contract is only the first step.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide

Two-Phase Design-Build Proposals Explained

How federal two-phase design-build selection works: Phase One qualifications, the shortlist, Phase Two technical and price proposals, and the design team.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide

Past Performance for Federal Construction Proposals

How past performance is evaluated in federal construction proposals: project minimums, CPARS and questionnaires, JV rules, and the quiet disqualifier.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide

Bonding, Davis-Bacon and Other Federal Construction Requirements

What every federal construction bidder needs to know: bid and Miller Act bonds, surety letters, Davis-Bacon wages, and subcontracting limits.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide

Joint Ventures for Federal Construction: SDVOSB, 8(a) and Small Business JVs

When a joint venture makes sense for federal construction, the SBA rules on size, work share and control, and what VA expects from SDVOSB joint ventures.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026Read guide
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