--- title: "Top Trending Contract Opportunities - May 5, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending opportunities for May 5, 2026" date: "2026-05-05T06:11:57.449Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-federal-contract-opportunities-may-5-2026" --- # Top Trending Contract Opportunities - May 5, 2026 Top 10 trending opportunities for May 5, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-federal-contract-opportunities-may-5-2026 ## At a Glance โ€” May 5, 2026 - **10** opportunities generating contractor interest - **8** federal agencies with active solicitations - **5** with deadlines in the next 7 days - **Set-Asides**: Full and Open, ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned ## Opportunities Drawing Contractor Attention These **10 federal contract opportunities** are receiving the most research activity from government contractors today. High engagement typically indicates competitive solicitations with significant contract potential. **Action Required**: 5 opportunities have deadlines within the next 7 days. ## Market Snapshot - **Trending Opportunities**: 10 - **Active Agencies**: 8 - **Urgent Deadlines**: 5 - **Set-Aside Types**: 2 ## Trending Opportunities ### ๐Ÿฅ‡ NOI - External Institutional Review Board (IRB) Services for Multi-Site Studies โš ๏ธ - **Solicitation**: 75N98026Q00234 - **Agency**: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - **Deadline**: May 5, 2026 (URGENT) - **NAICS**: 541990 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/6eae983b-c959-4902-bcc5-14b2fc60ecaa) ### ๐Ÿฅˆ Transition Assistance Program - **Solicitation**: 36C10X26Q0099 - **Agency**: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF - **Deadline**: May 15, 2026 - **NAICS**: 541612 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/85eea469-10a5-4083-9e1b-3ca28a2b8688) ### ๐Ÿฅ‰ Technical Services Office (TSO) Combined Support โš ๏ธ - **Solicitation**: 3003718 - **Agency**: DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS) - **Deadline**: May 8, 2026 (URGENT) - **NAICS**: 541512 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/8213a713-cb1e-4c43-973f-02e8a80922fc) ### \#4 Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Proposers Day - **Solicitation**: DARPA-SN-26-72 - **Agency**: DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES - **Deadline**: May 19, 2026 - **NAICS**: 541715 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/789f5af9-a131-4b83-a08c-4c9844accdda) ### \#5 DA10--Alternative to BigFix Endpoint Management (VA-26-00012805) โš ๏ธ - **Solicitation**: 36C10B26Q0142 - **Agency**: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF - **Deadline**: May 6, 2026 (URGENT) - **NAICS**: 541519 - **Set-Aside**: ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/606b4a3e-2aa9-4c1a-8018-71d6fd1948e8) ### \#6 RFI USAFE-AFAFRICA/A6 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Efficiencies - **Solicitation**: FA564126RXXXX - **Agency**: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE - **Deadline**: May 27, 2026 - **NAICS**: 541512 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/0fdeeb0e-fdd3-4303-bc73-b6ac426808ce) ### \#7 Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) โš ๏ธ - **Solicitation**: W15P7T-26-R-A006 - **Agency**: DEPT OF THE ARMY - **Deadline**: May 8, 2026 (URGENT) - **NAICS**: 541330 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/26fa0a26-cd0c-4cb8-9462-7d43fb7f9e8f) ### \#8 Audit Services โš ๏ธ - **Solicitation**: CentralAudit0001 - **Agency**: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE - **Deadline**: May 8, 2026 (URGENT) - **NAICS**: 541211 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/ee854127-80c4-44b0-b34b-e3d35522f26d) ### \#9 NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Request for Solutions: Joint Forward Assessment & Networking Gear (JFANG) - **Solicitation**: MEA-26-01-001 - **Agency**: DEPT OF THE NAVY - **Deadline**: May 22, 2026 - **NAICS**: 541715 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/8cc92b51-6e8b-4237-a7d0-939d16f22a01) ### \#10 DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Network, Cloud, and Cyber Services (NCCS) 2.0 Industry Day - **Solicitation**: FY26RTAC\_NCCS\_2\_0\_Industry\_Day - **Agency**: OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS - **Deadline**: May 14, 2026 - **NAICS**: 541519 - **Set-Aside**: Full and Open - **Est. Value**: Value not specified [View Opportunity Details โ†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam/6d881310-1eda-454d-8ed0-b52e648b093d) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What makes an opportunity "trending"? Trending opportunities are solicitations receiving high research activity from government contractors on G2Xchange. This typically indicates competitive procurements with broad market interest, significant contract values, or upcoming deadlines driving contractor attention. ### How can I find opportunities relevant to my business? Use [G2Xchange Opportunity Search](https://app.g2xchange.com/opportunities/sam) to filter by NAICS code (541990, 541612), agency, set-aside type, or keyword. Set up alerts to get notified when matching opportunities are posted. ### What set-asides are represented in trending opportunities? Today's trending opportunities include Full and Open, ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned. 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