Training contracts in District of Columbia
Federal training and education work in District of Columbia that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 4 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 20 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: District of Columbia.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-21 · 4d
Department of Health and Human Services · Aspr Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response · Washington, DC
Total Small BusinessProfessional and Management Development…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 77 | AGILE GROUP, LLC CBP WATCH CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT Why 77? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $6.2M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 27, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.2M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QREB19D0013); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Professional and Management… | DC | $6,168,396 | Sep 27, 2027 |
| 71 | CREATIVE VETERAN PRODUCTIONS, LLC HCS TRAINING LEVEL-PROGRAM EVALUATION Why 71? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $11M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 31, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $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 (GS02F0054V); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Professional and Management… | DC | $10,700,984 | Dec 31, 2027 |
| 53 | 2BFOCUSED INC. MUTILATED CURRENCY EXAMINATION SERVICES Why 53? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $693K · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 7 months (May 30, 2027). +29/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 30, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $693K obligated so far. +5/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 4 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QREA22D000S); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
| Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing | Professional and Management… | DC | $692,968 | May 30, 2027 |
| 47 | FEFA, LLC MANDATED EXECUTIVE SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Why 47? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2030 · $300K · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $300K obligated so far. +3/20
- 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 2025 (about 1 year).
| Export-Import Bank of the United States Export-Import Bank of the United States | Professional and Management… | DC | $300,258 | Apr 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in District of Columbia
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Guzman & Griffin Technologies, Inc. | $9,595,489 |
| Pherson Associates, LLC | $5,541,562 |
| Miami Environmental & Energy Solutions LLC | $2,815,037 |
| Creative Veteran Productions, LLC | $2,341,918 |
| Parker Tide LLC | $1,868,950 |
Top buyers: Department of Transportation ($10,516,969), Department of Homeland Security ($7,859,085), Department of Defense ($3,182,257).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116 performed in District of Columbia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in District of Columbia
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 training and education set-aside contracts are open in District of Columbia?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for training and education work performed in District of Columbia (NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116), from SAM.gov.
Who wins training and education set-aside contracts in District of Columbia?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 20 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in District of Columbia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Guzman & Griffin Technologies, Inc. ($9,595,489), and the biggest buyer was Department of Transportation.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is served by DC APEX Accelerator (District of Columbia Government). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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