Training contracts in Washington
Federal training and education work in Washington 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 6 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: Washington.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 59 | LBYD FEDERAL, LLC SERVICES (BASE PERIOD) Why 59? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2029 · $28M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 27, 2027). +27/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 27, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $28M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), 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 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Other Technical and Trade Schools… | WA | $28,338,768 | Jun 27, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Washington
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| LBYD Federal, LLC | $10,558,742 |
| Valletta Industries, Inc. | $249,174 |
| Tradewinds Marine Services Inc | $93,922 |
| Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts, LLC | $51,440 |
| The CDL Schools LLC | $50,970 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($10,903,335), Department of Homeland Security ($93,922), Department of Justice ($22,000).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116 performed in Washington, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Washington
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 Subcenter - Washington · Richland (509) 581-7505
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- Washington APEX at Columbia River Economic Development Council · Vancouver 360-860-6945
Serves: Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties
- Washington APEX at Economic Alliance Snohomish County · Everett 360-860-6945
Serves: San Juan. Island, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom Counties
- Washington APEX at Greater Spokane Inc · Spokane (509) 321-3641
Serves: Adams, Asotin, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman Counties
- Washington APEX at Green River College · Auburn 360-860-6945
Serves: King County
- Washington APEX at Kitsap Economic Development Alliance · Silverdale 360-860-6945
Serves: Kitsap, Mason Counties
- Washington APEX Accelerator at Thurston Economic Development Council / Main Center · Lacey 360-860-6945
Serves: Chelan, Grays Harbor, Kittitas, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Thurston, Wahkiakum
- Washington APEX Accelerator at Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce · Kennewick 360-860-6945
Serves: Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Klickitat, Walla Walla, & Yakima Counties
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 Washington?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for training and education work performed in Washington (NAICS 6114, 6115, 6116), from SAM.gov.
Who wins training and education set-aside contracts in Washington?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 6 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Washington. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was LBYD Federal, LLC ($10,558,742), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Washington?
Washington is served by American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator Subcenter - Washington, Washington APEX at Columbia River Economic Development Council, Washington APEX at Economic Alliance Snohomish County 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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