Food Service contracts in California
Federal food service and catering work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 4 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 7223 (Special Food Services). Place of performance: California.
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Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| J W Mills Management LLC | $2,412,023 |
| The HP Group LLC | $1,811,878 |
| Adelaide Services LLC | $997,681 |
| NMS Management Inc. | $732,846 |
| The Severson Group LLC | $227,303 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($6,045,510), Department of Justice ($0), Department of Homeland Security ($-9,487).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 7223 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.
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Los Angeles (213) 448-2333
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California · Huntington Beach (714) 906-2701
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- California Capital APEX Accelerator · Sacramento (916) 442-1729
Serves: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, Yuba
- Golden State APEX Accelerator · Bakersfield
Serves: Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura
- Los Angeles County APEX Accelerator · Los Angeles (323) 881-3964
Serves: The County of Los Angeles
- Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator · Salinas (831) 216-3000
Serves: Alpine, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne counties.
- Norcal APEX Accelerator · Arcata (707) 267-7561
Serves: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma,…
- Inland Empire APEX Accelerator · Riverside 951-235-5312
Serves: Riverside, San Bernardino counties only.
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 food service and catering set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for food service and catering work performed in California (NAICS 7223), from SAM.gov.
Who wins food service and catering set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 4 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was J W Mills Management LLC ($2,412,023), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
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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