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Federal building construction work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 6 open notices, 23 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 152 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: California.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-28 · 11d

IDIQ JOC FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS WITHIN NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND SOUTHWEST THE METROPOLITAN SAN DIEGO (NAVAL BASES SAN DIEGO, POINT LOMA, CORONADO AND MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) MIRAMAR, CALIF

Dept of Defense · Navfacsyscom Southwest · San Diego, CA
WOSBCommercial and Institutional Building…Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-29 · 12d

Schwartz USCH Ceiling Reinforcement and Retexturing

General Services Administration · PBS Project Delivery West - Branch E · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Presolicitation
Due 2026-11-12 · 26d

Z2DA--612A4-27-018 | Replace B650 3rd and 2nd Flooring

Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) · Mather, CA
SDVOSBCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-13 · 27d

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

Dept of Defense · W7MX Uspfo Activity Caang 129 · 0, CA
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-20 · 34d

Z2DA--Project: 459-27-004 ACC MOD 2 Renovation

Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) · Honolulu, CA
New todaySDVOSBCommercial and Institutional Building…Presolicitation
Due 2026-12-04 · 48d

Amendment 0002 Y1DZ--36C261-28-AP-0022 | 612-27-1-6009-0001 | Construct Modular Imaging Center in Stockton | 612A4-CSI-002

Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) · French Camp, CA
SDVOSBCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
95PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION INC
SAN FRANCISCO EHRM DB INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
Why 95? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $30M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 25, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $30M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 5 years).
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$30,112,344Apr 25, 2027
90J. I. GARCIA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
THIS AWARD PROCURES THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES, ON BEHALF OF THE…
Why 90? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $14M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $14M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$14,222,200Jun 30, 2027
89STRATEGIC INDUSTRY INC
REPAIR EXTERIOR FINISHES BUILDING 1 AND OPC, AT THE FRESNO VA MEDICAL CENTER, PROJECT…
Why 89? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $8.0M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 27, 2027). +25/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $8.0M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$7,984,201Jul 27, 2027
85ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC
USACE SPK DBB CONSTRUCTION - DLA SIAD IMPROVEMENTS, HERLONG, CALIFORNIA
Why 85? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $15M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 12 months (Oct 24, 2027). +19/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $15M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$15,272,108Oct 24, 2027
82SYGNOS INC
WEST LA NEW POLICE STATION
Why 82? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $21M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 23, 2027). +23/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $21M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$21,309,150Aug 23, 2027
82OVERWATCH AMOROSO LLC
RENVOATE OPERATING ROOMS(OR) FOR OR HYBRID INSTALLATION
Why 82? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $19M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 27, 2027). +23/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $19M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$18,964,000Aug 27, 2027
80CUSICK-CMS JV, INC
NEW LIGHTING FOR PADS AND ROAD (SPECS SPECIFY ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS)
Why 80? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $5.1M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 13, 2027). +24/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $5.1M obligated so far. +12/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$5,056,721Aug 13, 2027
78OVERWATCH AMOROSO LLC
STERILE PROCESSING SUITE RENOVATION
Why 78? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $25M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 15 months (Jan 5, 2028). +13/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $25M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$25,347,000Jan 5, 2028
78STRATEGIC INDUSTRY INC
DENTAL EXPANSION AND RELOCATION NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VAMC - TRAVIS AFB, CALIFORNIA
Why 78? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $20M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 14 months (Dec 23, 2027). +14/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $20M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$19,788,100Dec 23, 2027
77BILBRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF A 23,085-SF SINGLE STORY ARMY RESERVE…
Why 77? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $17M · 10 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 12 months (Oct 25, 2027). +19/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $17M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 10 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$17,163,700Oct 25, 2027
77AMS-JIG JV
JERSEYDALE WORK & BATTERSON WORK CENTER BARRACKS
Why 77? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $10M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 15 months (Jan 31, 2028). +12/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $10M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 2 years).
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$10,427,231Jan 31, 2028
77R2BUILD
THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT A NEW COMBINED PUMPHOUSE AND SUBSTATION FOLLOWED BY THE…
Why 77? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $9.4M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 12 months (Oct 20, 2027). +19/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.4M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$9,447,923Oct 20, 2027
75M3 INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC.
EO 14398 GOGA CONSTRUCT STINSON LG TOWER & CAFE
Why 75? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $7.4M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 14 months (Dec 28, 2027). +14/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.4M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$7,424,264Dec 28, 2027
74JM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
DESIGN/BID/BUILD FOR THE ADDITION AND RENOVATION OF BUILDING 600 AT MARCH AIR RESERVE…
Why 74? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $8.5M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 13 months (Nov 5, 2027). +18/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $8.5M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$8,496,000Nov 5, 2027
74CM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
REPAIR LANDSLIDE AT OAK MOUNTAIN ON VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA
Why 74? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $3.4M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 26, 2027). +23/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $3.4M obligated so far. +11/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (FA461020D0006); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$3,420,100Aug 26, 2027

23 total. See all California recompetes →

Who wins this work in California

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Cox Construction Co$37,823,681
G. L. Bruno Associates, Inc.$36,810,366
Strategic Industry Inc$32,467,483
Ground Level Construction, Inc.$22,969,698
Overwatch Amoroso LLC$22,457,434

Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($193,908,271), Department of Defense ($93,619,081), Department of Homeland Security ($33,227,865).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in California

APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.

Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.

Frequently asked questions

How many federal building construction set-aside contracts are open in California?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 6 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in California (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.

Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in California?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 152 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Cox Construction Co ($37,823,681), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in California?

California is served by American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters, American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California, California Capital APEX Accelerator and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).

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