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Best Value Tradeoff has 895,276 active records. Primary activity: contract (72% 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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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 6, 2026
NAICS 621999gao_gov
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Operations Planning Specialist (instructor)

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 336411FloridaUSAJobs.gov
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Financial Analyst

Department of the NavyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 336611TennesseeUSAJobs.gov
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Assistant Director, Informal Complaints and Resolution, CM-0260-00

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 541715District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Computer Scientist- Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Due May 20, 2026
NAICS 336411VirginiaUSAJobs.gov
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Title 5 Financial Management Analyst (mi 127th Cptf)

Department of the Air ForcePosted May 6, 2026Due May 26, 2026
NAICS 336411MichiganUSAJobs.gov
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Radioisotope Monitoring Program for the United States Academic Research Fleet

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Risks for Small Business Contracting and Innovation Research

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 562910gao_gov
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CAREER: CAS: Rational Development of Titanium Photocatalysis for the Generation, Utilization, and Control of Heteroatom-Centered Radicals

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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CAREER: Mechanism-Guided Remote Multifunctionalization of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
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PIPP Phase II: Analysis and Prediction of Pandemic Expansion (APPEX)

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
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Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention in the Malaria Vaccine Era (PMC-VAC)

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 325412nih_reporter
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Dr. Shijun Gao Will Collaborate With the Principal Investigator, Dr. Sean Cash, and Co-investigators Dr. Jessica Sparks (tufts University) and Dr. Jessica Gephart (university of Washington) on the Pro

UnknownPosted April 29, 2026
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Elect Bryon Best

Federal Election CommissionPosted April 29, 2026
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Main Street Values Pac

Federal Election CommissionPosted April 29, 2026
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United Nations Renovations: Budget and Schedule Status of Selected Projects Are Mixed, and State Could Strengthen Oversight

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 29, 2026
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Florida Organic Growers and North Carolina State University Entered Into an Agreement for a Term of January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. North Carolina State University (ncsu), Through the Center Fo

UnknownPosted April 24, 2026
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Overview of Entire Project: We Will Develop a Regional Partnership to Include Universities Within Al, Ar, Ky, Mo, Nc, Tn, and Va, a 7-state Region. This Region Is the Most Important for Cattle Product

UnknownPosted April 23, 2026
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Delivery 1. Providing the Online Learning Platform (brightspace) 2. Creating Updated Online Learning Experience to Best Match Previous Features (ie Iterative Assignment) 3. Hosting and Maintenance of

UnknownPosted April 23, 2026
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The University of Arizona Portion of the Proposal Consists Primarily of Constructing a Threedimensional Model of Crustal Magnetic Fields and Associated Uncertainties in the North and South Lunar Polar

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Market Opportunity Score
Best Value Tradeoff
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

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

$630.0M
Awarded this week
$4.0B
United Nations Renovations: Budget an...
$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
Operations Planning Specialist (instructor)Assistant Director, Informal Complaints and Resolution, CM-0260-00
2 high-value
Estimated above $40.6M
United Nations Renovations: Budget and Schedule Status of Selected Projects Are Mixed, and State Could Strengthen OversightHigh-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside6 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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4 deadlines in next 14 days
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Operations Planning Specialist (instructor)

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
6d

Assistant Director, Informal Complaints and Resolution, CM-0260-00

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsDue May 12
14d

Financial Analyst

Department of the NavyDue May 20
14d

Computer Scientist- Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air ForceDue May 20
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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services

Government Accountability Office
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Operations Planning Specialist (instructor)

Department of the Air Force
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Financial Analyst

Department of the Navy
Today

Assistant Director, Informal Complaints and Resolution, CM-0260-00

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
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Market Intelligence — Best Value Tradeoff

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 Best Value Tradeoff

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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
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4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
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5.PITNEY BOWES INC
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6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
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7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
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8.DELL
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9.RICOH USA, INC.
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10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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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 Best Value Tradeoff

Best Value Tradeoff has 895,276 active records. Primary activity: contract (72% 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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Closing SoonNew This WeekTrends34.6KTHE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY4.0KVERIZON WIRELESS3.8KCONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS2.3KPITNEY BOWES INC2.0KGENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA1.8K42.1K17.3K3.2K2.7K

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Market Intelligence — Best Value Tradeoff

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 Best Value Tradeoff

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
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
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2027-03
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2027-04
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2027-05
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2027-06
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2027-07
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Advantages

  • +Allows selection of technically superior solutions even at higher cost
  • +Encourages innovation and creative problem-solving from offerors
  • +Provides flexibility to weigh multiple evaluation criteria
  • +Enables risk-informed source selection decisions
  • +Produces better long-term value for complex requirements

Disadvantages

  • -More time-consuming evaluation process
  • -Subjective judgments can lead to bid protests
  • -Requires well-trained evaluation teams
  • -Documentation burden is significantly higher
  • -Can introduce inconsistency across evaluators without strong controls

Related Evaluation Factors

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)FAR 15.101-2Highest Technically Rated Fair & Reasonable PriceFAR 15.101Value Adjusted Total Evaluated Price (VATEP)FAR 15.101-1

Other Evaluation Factors

Technical/Management ApproachFAR 15.304Past PerformanceFAR 15.305(a)(2)Cost/Price RealismFAR 15.404-1(d)Small Disadvantaged Business ParticipationFAR 15.304(c)(4)Oral PresentationsFAR 15.102Sample Tasks/Test DemonstrationsFAR 15.304

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for Best Value Tradeoff?
Best Value Tradeoff has 895,276 active records across 28 categories: contract (645,960), contracts (121,601), research (61,819), transportation data (19,878), demographic data (11,430). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Best Value Tradeoff?
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.
What is the typical contract value for Best Value Tradeoff?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
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Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 895,276 records.

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  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

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