Weekly edition · November 6, 2026

3 government bids worth a look

1. Repair & modernize USDA's SILVAH forestry software (C++)

   ★★★★★ Due 2026-11-11 Agriculture, Department of / USDA Forest Service Small Business Set Aside - Total

   The Forest Service wants a developer to repair SILVAH 8, its forest-management decision tool written in C++, then work with its scientists to build version 9 using features from versions 7 and 8. This is a small-business set-aside and a sources-sought notice, so for now you are sending a capability statement, not a full proposal. A great fit for a small dev shop with C++ and desktop or scientific-software experience. Capability statements are due Nov 11.

2. Social media manager & press secretary, U.S. Attorneys (TX)

   ★★★★☆ Due 2026-11-09 Justice, Department of / EOUSA-ACQUISITIONS Staff

   The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys is surveying the market for a Social Media Manager & Press Secretary based in Texas. It's a sources-sought notice, so a short capability statement gets you on their radar before the solicitation. A good fit for a comms or PR agency that can supply a dedicated person. Catch: it may end up as staff augmentation rather than agency-style work. Due Nov 9, so move fast.

3. Finish & deploy a web platform for U.S. Embassy Guatemala

   ★★★★☆ Due 2026-11-30 State, Department of / U.S.EMBASSY Guatemala City

   The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (INL section) needs a team to stabilize, finish and deploy an existing web tracking platform shared by several Guatemalan agencies. It is a real solicitation, awarded to the lowest-priced offer that is technically acceptable, with no set-aside. It suits a web-app agency that is good at rescuing half-built projects. Catch: Spanish skills and an in-country presence (or partner) will likely matter, so read the SOW first.

We found 5 more possible matches this week. A daily Pro edition with every match is coming soon.