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Define the Estimate's Purpose has 2,884,760 active records. Primary activity: contract (59% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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United Services Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $2,638,210.84, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $1,319,105.42, and $659,552.71 in Local Government Support. This Project

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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $18,768,335.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $9,365,399.00, and $ 2,210,000.00 I

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $17,809,169.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $8,886,775.00, and $1,770,000 in Lo

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White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $21,487,098.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $10,000,000.00. This Project Will P

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Co-mo Comm, Inc. Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $1,902,457.68, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $951,228.84, and $393,998.99 in Local Government Support. This Project Wi

UnknownPosted September 29, 2026
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Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 541512KansasUSAJobs.gov
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Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
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Support Operations Coordinator

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 611430District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Supervisory Program Analyst (Informatics)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
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Program Manager

Department of the TreasuryPosted May 6, 2026Due May 19, 2026
NAICS 541511CaliforniaUSAJobs.gov
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Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Performance Management Process Needed for Three Programs

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 5, 2026
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CAREER: Spatiotemporal Coordination of Growth and Differentiation Across Tissues

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
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National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
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National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
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NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

National Institute of JusticePosted April 29, 2026Due June 1, 2026
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National Institute of JusticePosted April 29, 2026Due June 1, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
Define the Estimate's Purpose
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$68.4M
Awarded this week
$186.0B
Payment Integrity: Agencies' Estimate...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
2 closing soon
Response deadline within 7 days
Intelligence SpecialistSupervisory Program Analyst (Informatics)
2 high-value
Estimated above $40.6M
Payment Integrity: Agencies' Estimated Improper Payments Increased to $186 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025Industrial Security: Improved Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement Needed to Help DOD Address Mission Gaps
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside5 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
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Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 13
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Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefenseDue May 18
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Support Operations Coordinator

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsDue May 18
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United Services Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $2,638,210.84, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $1,319,105.42, and $659,552.71 in Local Government Support. This Project

Unknown
-146d ago

White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $18,768,335.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $9,365,399.00, and $ 2,210,000.00 I

Unknown
-146d ago

White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $17,809,169.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $8,886,775.00, and $1,770,000 in Lo

Unknown
-146d ago

White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Incorporated Will Construct a Fiber Optic Project With a Total Cost of $21,487,098.00, Utilizing an Arpa Broadband Grant of $10,000,000.00. This Project Will P

Unknown
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Market Intelligence — Define the Estimate's Purpose

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in Define the Estimate's Purpose

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About Define the Estimate's Purpose

Define the Estimate's Purpose has 2,884,760 active records. Primary activity: contract (59% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Market Intelligence — Define the Estimate's Purpose

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in Define the Estimate's Purpose

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
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2027-01
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2027-02
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Key Activities

  • 1.Identify the decision the estimate will support (budget, milestone, source selection)
  • 2.Determine the program phase (pre-Milestone A, B, C, or sustainment)
  • 3.Define the scope and boundaries of what is being estimated
  • 4.Identify the primary audience (Congress, DoD leadership, contracting officer)
  • 5.Establish the required level of detail and confidence level

Deliverables

Estimate purpose statementScope definition documentStakeholder identification list

Common Pitfalls

  • !Failing to align the estimate with the actual decision being made
  • !Underspecifying the scope, leading to scope creep later
  • !Not identifying all stakeholders who will rely on the estimate

Adjacent Steps

Develop the Estimating PlanStep 2Define Program CharacteristicsStep 3

All Other Steps

Determine the Estimating Structure (WBS)Step 4Identify Ground Rules and AssumptionsStep 5Obtain DataStep 6Develop the Point EstimateStep 7Conduct Sensitivity AnalysisStep 8Conduct Risk and Uncertainty AnalysisStep 9Document the EstimateStep 10Present Estimate for Management ApprovalStep 11Update the Estimate to Reflect Actual CostsStep 12

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Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
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