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Government Contracting in Coastal Virginia
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Helping Veterans Find Their Next Mission: Inside Neptune SHIELD’s Community Work
How Neptune SHIELD connects workforce skills, entrepreneurship and resilience—and how Hampton Roads companies can support its November fundraiser.
Maritime technology · Virginia Beach
Orca AI Defense opens its first U.S. office in Virginia Beach
The local office connects a maritime AI business with the region’s defense and port community.
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October 22, 2026 · 3–6 p.m. · Invitation only
PwC + Google Security Operations: Executive Briefing
Cybersecurity, tax strategy and 2027 planning at Town Center City Club for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, regional GovCon companies and civic leaders. Registration is subject to approval.
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Repairs to Phoenix Bank Building Plaza
Suffolk is seeking a construction firm to replace an existing gravel lot with paving and a landscaped pedestrian area serving the historic Phoenix Bank of Nansemond. The official package includes the project drawings and specifications.
Last verified October 2, 2026
Visit Official SourceEnterprise Cloud Support Services
A Navy enterprise-cloud support solicitation from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, listed as a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 518210. The amended notice sets October 27 as the offer deadline.
Last verified October 2, 2026
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Recently awarded in Coastal Virginia
See who won the work, where it will happen and where suppliers can start a conversation. CVA selects relevant contract announcements and explains the details that matter to regional businesses.
Last source review: October 16, 2026 · Ten selected announcements published September 11, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Projects connected to Hampton Roads
Announcement published October 13, 2026
Newport News Shipbuilding wins AUKUS engineering award
$56.18 million contract
Engineers and designers will support nuclear-submarine capabilities and sustainment for foreign partners. HII identifies the work as part of AUKUS, including support for the future SSN-AUKUS submarine design. Most of the work is assigned to Newport News.
- Awarded to
- HII Newport News Shipbuilding
- Buyer
- U.S. Navy · Naval Sea Systems Command
- Work location
- Newport News, Virginia (88%); foreign locations (12%)
- Action
- New cost-plus-fixed-fee contract
- Contract
- N00024-27-C-2133
Value, source & supplier route
The base award is $56,178,573; an option could raise the value to $91,142,608. Foreign-partner funds of $19,115,000 were obligated at award; no U.S. funding is included. Work is expected through September 2027, or September 2028 if the option is exercised. A separate award date is not stated.
Source: U.S. Navy · October 13 agency contract notice
Select Newport News Shipbuilding. This engineering award does not establish an open subcontract or a new submarine construction order.
Announcement published September 29, 2026
Truman overhaul brings a major Navy award to Newport News
$5.10 billion contract
Newport News Shipbuilding will refuel and modernize USS Harry S. Truman. The work spans the reactors, propulsion plant, combat systems and thousands of compartments and tanks.
- Awarded to
- HII Newport News Shipbuilding
- Buyer
- U.S. Navy
- Work location
- Newport News, Virginia
- Action
- Contract award
Value, source & supplier route
The announced value is $5,099,973,132; options could raise it to $5,183,380,744. The release does not state funding obligated at award.
Source: HII announcement
Select Newport News Shipbuilding for the relevant supplier guidance.
Announcement published September 29, 2026
Hurricane Fence wins regional Navy maintenance contract
$29.27 million maximum
Fence maintenance and construction will support Navy facilities, with most work planned for Hampton Roads. The contract includes a base period and four option years, extending through September 2031.
- Awarded to
- Hurricane Fence Co. · Richmond
- Buyer
- NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic
- Work location
- Predominantly Hampton Roads
- Action
- New IDIQ contract
- Contract
- N40085-26-D-0073
Value, source & supplier route
The $29,271,345 ceiling includes options. Only $5,000 was committed at award for the minimum guarantee; the ceiling is not guaranteed spending.
Source: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs
General company contact; no project-specific subcontract opening verified.
Announcement published September 23, 2026
Chesapeake contractor to modernize Gosport Substation
About $96.3 million
MEB will upgrade electrical distribution at Gosport Substation, including transformers, switchgear, controls and flood protection. The project supports shipyard operations and is scheduled for completion in September 2032.
- Awarded to
- MEB General Contractors Inc. · Chesapeake
- Buyer
- NAVFAC Atlantic
- Work location
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard · Portsmouth
- Action
- Contract award
- Award date
- September 18, 2026
Value, source & supplier route
The agency reports a rounded contract value of $96.3 million. Funding obligated at award is not stated in this release.
Source: Michael Morris · NAVFAC Atlantic
MEB subcontractor prequalification
MEB accepts subcontractor prequalification. Gosport bid packages are not confirmed here.
Announcement published September 11, 2026
Navy orders long-lead materials for future carrier CVN 82
About $336 million
The award starts advance purchases of propulsion-plant materials for planned aircraft carrier CVN 82. It marks an early procurement step for the Newport News carrier program.
- Awarded to
- HII Newport News Shipbuilding
- Buyer
- U.S. Navy
- Work location
- Newport News program · supplier locations vary
- Action
- Undefinitized contract award
Value, source & supplier route
HII describes an undefinitized award: final contract terms remain to be settled. The release does not specify obligated funding or supplier work locations.
Source: HII announcement
Select Newport News Shipbuilding. This is an advance-materials award, not the full carrier construction contract.
Use this coverage: Identify the prime contractor, compare the project with your capabilities and check its supplier requirements. Supplier links are general starting points; an award announcement does not establish an open subcontract opportunity.
About the figures: A contract ceiling is the maximum potential value, including specified options. Obligated funds are money committed. Dates above identify publication of the source announcement; a separate award date appears only when verified. This is selected coverage, not a complete awards database.
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Government Contracting
New SBA 8(a) rules: what non-minority contractors should know
Brad Reaves flagged a major shift in SBA eligibility. Learn what the current 8(a) rule changes—and which requirements still apply.
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Government Contracting
Before You Bid: Is This Government Opportunity Worth Pursuing?
A practical first review that helps a small business protect its time and recognize the opportunities it can deliver.
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Government Contracting
CMMC Changed in 2026. Here Is What Contractors Should Check Now.
The planned November Phase II transition was suspended. Self-assessment and safeguarding obligations still need attention.
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Government Contracting
Coastal Virginia Port & Government Contracting Guide
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Building a Strong Capability Statement and NAICS Profile
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Virginia’s supplier expo returns to the Beach
Forum2026 and Supplier Connect offer different ways to participate. Here is what business owners should compare.
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Mayfield Consulting and Logistics Solutions
Federal Government Contractors / Government Contracting / Port, Maritime, Logistics & Government Contracting / Professional Support Services / Small Business Government Contracting / Supply Chain Consulting
Virginia Beach SDVOSB providing program management, financial management, logistics and supply-chain support, and data, reporting, and ETL services.
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Reaves GovCon Group
Attorneys & Law Firms / Business & Corporate Law / Federal Government Contractors / Government Contracting Law / Port, Maritime, Logistics & Government Contracting / Professional Support Services / Professional, Legal & Financial / Small Business Government Contracting
Reaves GovCon Group serves government contractors nationwide, with offices in Chesapeake and McLean, Virginia.
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