Training contracts in California
Federal training and education work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 31 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 6114 (Business Schools and Computer and Management Training), 6115 (Technical and Trade Schools), 6116 (Other Schools and Instruction). Place of performance: California.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 63 | MILTRAIN JV LLC RQ-4, U-2, AND T-38 COMPANION TRAINER PROGRAM CONTRACT AIRCREW TRAINING AND COURSEWARE… Why 63? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2028 · $14M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 31, 2027). +25/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 31, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $14M obligated so far. +16/20
- 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
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Flight Training (611512) | CA | $14,319,561 | Jul 31, 2027 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| The Bizzell Group LLC | $12,725,196 |
| Miltrain JV LLC | $4,032,310 |
| Strategix Management LLC | $2,219,462 |
| Human Capital Resources and Concepts, Inc | $448,681 |
| Templar Medical LLC | $377,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Labor ($14,944,658), Department of Defense ($7,076,968), Department of Homeland Security ($401,750).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116 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 training and education 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 training and education work performed in California (NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116), from SAM.gov.
Who wins training and education set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 31 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was The Bizzell Group LLC ($12,725,196), and the biggest buyer was Department of Labor.
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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