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Use Mystic Bids to Forecast Business Growth Now

By Brenda Crist, November 3, 2025

Lohfeld Consulting’s list of Mystic Bids provides a forward-looking view of significant opportunities the federal government is likely to release over the next two years. The Mystic Bids blog complements our ongoing series—Mega Bids, which highlights active opportunities valued at more than $500M; Mighty Bids, ranging from $10M to $499M; and Mini Bids of less than $10M. We define “active opportunities” as those where the government has already conducted market research, hosted an industry day, or otherwise engaged with potential offerors. By contrast, Mystic Bids shines a light on forecasted procurements still in development, giving contractors an early look at where the market is heading. In this edition, we highlight 12 major opportunities valued in the billions, ranging from pharmaceutical distribution to cyber defense, next-generation IT infrastructure, and environmental remediation, that agencies are expected to release between 2026 and 2028. If you have any questions or need help with the Mystic bids, contact Lohfeld Consulting.