Consulting contracts in California
Federal management and technical consulting work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 11 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 93 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5416 (Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services). Place of performance: California.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 93 | DR REED & ASSOCIATES, INC CONTINUOUS FLOW AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK IN THE SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA… Why 93? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $14M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- 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 under simplified acquisition procedures 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 the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $13,509,855 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 92 | JARIA LLC EO14042 COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES Why 92? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $81M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 18, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $81M obligated so far. +20/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS10F0424X); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services | Administrative Management and General… | CA | $81,112,619 | Apr 18, 2027 |
| 71 | UNAMI LLC TO PROVIDE PROPERTY AND INVENTORY SUPPORT SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK. Why 71? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $235K · 8 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
- $235K obligated so far. +2/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Administrative Management and General… | CA | $234,701 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 67 | PRIME RESPONSE, INC. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES Why 67? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2029 · $11M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA19D0046); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 3 years).
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Administrative Management and General… | CA | $11,476,414 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 65 | WESTERN DOOR FEDERAL, LLC DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES Why 65? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $15M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 22, 2027). +25/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 22, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $15M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 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 Defense Health Agency | Administrative Management and General… | CA | $14,746,827 | Jul 22, 2027 |
| 62 | CCS ASSOCIATES, INC. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE REGULATORY SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT… Why 62? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2028 · $12M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 29, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $12M obligated so far. +15/20
- 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 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health | Other Scientific and Technical… | CA | $12,412,251 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 57 | SCICRUNCH OD: SERVICE: SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF IDENTIFIERS FOR… Why 57? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Aug 2031 · $395K · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 29, 2027). +23/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Aug 29, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $395K obligated so far. +4/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures, 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 Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health | Other Scientific and Technical… | CA | $395,000 | Aug 29, 2027 |
| 56 | SUMMITWEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM (SJRRP) ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FIELD SERVICES… Why 56? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Aug 2030 · $866K · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 24, 2027). +23/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Aug 24, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $866K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures 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 the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $866,198 | Aug 24, 2027 |
| 55 | SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC. BATTLE CREEK SALMON AND STEELHEAD RESTORATION PROJECT-PHASE 2 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE… Why 55? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2030 · $3.2M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Oct 1, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 30, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $3.2M obligated so far. +11/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 4 offers. +14/20
- 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 the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $3,186,448 | Oct 1, 2027 |
| 54 | THE LUMIN GROUP, INC. SPD REGIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Why 54? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $812K · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 25, 2027). +21/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 25, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $812K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures 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 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Management Consulting Services… | CA | $811,506 | Sep 25, 2027 |
| 47 | PAUA MARINE RESEARCH GROUP, LLC ABALONE MONITORING NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS), WEST COAST REGION (WCR) Why 47? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $835K · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 28, 2028). +7/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $835K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was not competed under simplified acquisition procedures, so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $834,802 | Mar 28, 2028 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Rivet Operations Company LLC | $21,602,013 |
| Jaria LLC | $17,947,596 |
| Delta Solutions & Strategies Bowhead, LLC | $9,920,752 |
| Delta Vector USA LLC | $9,816,323 |
| DR Reed & Associates, Inc | $6,597,862 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($75,458,647), Department of the Interior ($27,895,132), Department of Health and Human Services ($12,749,123).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5416 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal management and technical consulting set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for management and technical consulting work performed in California (NAICS 5416), from SAM.gov.
Who wins management and technical consulting set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 93 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Rivet Operations Company LLC ($21,602,013), 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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