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Feb 22, 2026

Maryland DHS: bids due soon across research, transportation, security, IT, and services (quick triage guide)

A fast analyst read on Maryland Department of Human Services opportunities—what each buyer appears to be trying to accomplish, the work implied, and how to decide bid vs. no-bid when deadlines are tight and attachments are limited.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher4 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandState & LocalHuman ServicesTransportationSecurity ServicesIT Systems
Feb 18, 2026

Maryland Department of Human Services: deadlines-soon opportunities worth a fast bid/no-bid call

A quick analyst read on several Maryland Department of Human Services postings—including admin/data entry, legal services, inspections, unarmed guard services, consulting small procurements, an IT hardware IFB, and a family preservation grant—focused on what’s implied, who should bid, and what to verify before spending capture time.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher7 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandDepartment of Human ServicesState & LocalIFBSmall ProcurementGrants
Feb 18, 2026

Maryland DHS: 3‑Month Unarmed Guard Services for Harford County DSS (HADSS/LGA 23-002S)

Maryland DHS is soliciting unarmed guard services for three Harford County DSS locations under a short, 3‑month small procurement. Tight turnaround: proposals due Aug. 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM—plan for rapid staffing, scheduling, and a clean bid form submission.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst5 min readagency pulse
MarylandDepartment of Human ServicesSecurity Guard ServicesUnarmed GuardsSmall ProcurementFacilities Security
Feb 18, 2026

Solicitation spotlight: Unarmed Security Guards (Harford County DSS, 3 locations)

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking unarmed guard services for three Harford County DSS locations under a short, three-month small procurement. Tight turnaround and attachment-driven requirements mean bidders should confirm staffing schedules, pricing format, and submission rules directly in the bid package.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst4 min readsolicitation spotlight
MarylandSecurity GuardsUnarmed SecurityDHSSmall ProcurementFacilities Security
Feb 18, 2026

Maryland Department of Human Services bids with near-term deadlines: what to pursue, what to avoid

A deadline-driven triage of Maryland Department of Human Services opportunities in the feed, with practical bid/no-bid guidance, response checklist cues, and strategy notes based strictly on what’s visible in the notices and listed attachments.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher3 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandDepartment of Human ServicesSocial ServicesRFPGrantsTransportation
Feb 18, 2026

Maryland DHS small procurement: Unarmed security guards for Harford County DSS (3-month term)

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking unarmed guard services for three Harford County DSS locations in Bel Air and Havre de Grace on a short, three-month contract. If you can mobilize quickly with proven unarmed guard staffing, this is a straightforward, schedule-and-compliance-driven bid.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst3 min readagency pulse
MarylandDepartment of Human ServicesSecurity GuardsUnarmed SecuritySmall ProcurementFacilities Security
Feb 18, 2026

Unarmed security guard services (Harford County DSS): fast-turn Maryland small procurement

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking unarmed guard services for three Harford County DSS locations under a short (3-month) small procurement with a tight turnaround. Expect attachment-driven pricing and staffing details—download and verify all exhibits before you commit bid resources.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead3 min readnaics compare
MarylandSecurity guard servicesState & local bidsSmall procurementHarford County
Feb 18, 2026

Solicitation Spotlight: Unarmed Security Guards (Harford County DSS, 3 locations)

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking unarmed guard services for three Harford County DSS locations on a short, three-month term. Tight turnaround and site-specific staffing/logistics will matter as much as price—review the bid form and exhibits closely before committing.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
MarylandSecurity Guard ServicesUnarmed SecurityDHSSmall ProcurementFacilities Security
Feb 17, 2026

Maryland DHS opportunities with near-term deadlines: what bidders should focus on

A quick analyst read on several Maryland Department of Human Services solicitations—what the buyer appears to need, what work is implied, and how to decide whether to bid (based only on the public BidPulsar snippets and linked notices).
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher3 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandHuman ServicesTransportationEmployment ServicesLegal ServicesInspections
Feb 17, 2026

Maryland DHS small procurements: how to read and respond (unarmed guard services spotlight)

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) frequently uses small procurement templates for time-bound local office needs. This post breaks down what’s implied in the latest unarmed guard services notice (Harford County DSS) and how to position a compliant, low-friction response—plus similar DHS guard solicitations to mine for patterns.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst4 min readagency pulse
MarylandDHSsecurity-guardssmall-procurementstate-localproposal-strategy
Feb 17, 2026

Maryland Department of Human Services: quick-turn RFPs and small procurements (deadline roundup)

A scan of Maryland Department of Human Services postings shows multiple service needs—transportation, inspections, employment services, legal, data entry, consulting, and child care—most with limited detail in the notice snippets. One transportation opportunity includes attachments worth pulling immediately for minimum qualifications, pricing sheet, and compliance forms.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher5 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandState & LocalHuman ServicesTransportationEmployment ServicesInspections
Feb 17, 2026

BidPulsar Snapshot: Pre-Employment Training Services (Caroline County DSS, MD) — what bidders should know

Caroline County Department of Social Services sought a single vendor to deliver pre-employment training to public-assistance program participants, with award based on best value (price + technical). Here’s what the notice implies about scope, eligibility, and how to build a credible response package.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead4 min readnaics compare
Workforce developmentTraining servicesHuman servicesMarylandSmall procurementBest value
Feb 17, 2026

Maryland DHS (Caroline County DSS) seeks pre-employment training services (one-year award)

Caroline County DSS is soliciting a single provider to deliver pre-employment training for participants receiving Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Supplement benefits, or enrolled in the Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program. Technical approach and price both matter, and offerors must show at least two years teaching adults.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst4 min readsolicitation spotlight
MarylandDepartment of Human ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentTraining ServicesSmall Procurement
Feb 16, 2026

DHS small procurements with fast turnarounds: renovations, security guard services, shredding, and more (Maryland)

A scan of Maryland DHS opportunities in BidPulsar shows several “small procurement” buys with tight bid windows and attachment-driven requirements. If you bid these, plan to move quickly: confirm deadlines, attend any walk-through/walk-thru requirements, and build your response around the provided bid forms and exhibits.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher3 min readdeadlines soon
MarylandDHSsmall procurementsecurity guard servicesrenovationsshredding services