Training contracts in Texas
Federal training and education work in Texas that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 39 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: Texas.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-11-13 · 27d
Dept of Defense · FA3002 338 Ess CC · JBSA Randolph, TX
No set-aside yetFlight Training (611512)Sources Sought
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 89 | ALEUT-ODLE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT JV 2, LLC BASE AWARD FOR OPERATION OF THE CARRASCO JOB CORPS CENTER WITH OUTREACH AND ADMISSIONS… Why 89? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $50M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 31, 2027). +25/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $50M obligated so far. +20/20
- 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 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management | Other Technical and Trade Schools… | TX | $49,799,298 | Jul 31, 2027 |
| 59 | VERTICAL JOBS, INC. PROCUREMENT OF ROLE PLAYER SUPPORT SERVICES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF TRAINING EXERCISES… Why 59? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2030 · $14M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 14, 2027). +21/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 14, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $14M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QSWA19D001D); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 2 years).
| Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration | All Other Miscellaneous Schools and… | TX | $14,230,737 | Sep 14, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Texas
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Aleut-Odle Training and Development JV 2, LLC | $10,989,360 |
| Vertical Jobs, Inc. | $7,998,020 |
| Strategix Management LLC | $2,253,198 |
| Bloomtech Inc. | $1,420,655 |
| Cypress Resources Inc | $1,373,072 |
Top buyers: Department of Labor ($13,242,558), Department of Homeland Security ($7,771,092), Department of Defense ($4,530,430).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116 performed in Texas, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Texas
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.
- Del Mar College APEX Accelerator · Corpus Christi (361) 698-1020
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Serves: Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Maverick. Starr, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, LaSalle, Frio
- University of Houston APEX Accelerator · Houston (713) 752-8477
Serves: Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Lavaca,…
- Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator · Fort Worth (817) 272-5978
Serves: Anderson, Angelina, Harrison, Bosque, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Delta, Denton,…
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 Texas?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for training and education work performed in Texas (NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116), from SAM.gov.
Who wins training and education set-aside contracts in Texas?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 39 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Texas. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Aleut-Odle Training and Development JV 2, LLC ($10,989,360), and the biggest buyer was Department of Labor.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Texas?
Texas is served by Del Mar College APEX Accelerator, Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator, NW Texas 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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