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Small Business set-asides in California

26 open federal contracts set aside for Small Business firms with work or a contracting office in California. Most come from Dept of Defense and Department of Agriculture. The next deadline is Oct 21, 2026.

All Small Business set-asides nationwideAll California set-asidesCalifornia bids due this weekWho qualifies for each program

Who can bid on Small Business set-asides

Any business that meets the SBA size standard for the NAICS code on the solicitation. Depending on the industry, that is an average annual revenue or an employee-count limit. Total set-asides are reserved for small businesses only; partial set-asides reserve part of the work.

Open Small Business set-asides in California

Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Mt Shasta-McCloud Ranger Districts Janitorial

Department of Agriculture · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Mount Shasta, CA
Total Small BusinessJanitorial Services (561720)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Rental- 800 LPAC System- Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA (PLOMA)

Dept of Defense · Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessOther Commercial and Industrial Machinery and…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Rental- 800 LPAC System- Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA (PLOMA) Amendment 0001

Dept of Defense · Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessOther Commercial and Industrial Machinery and…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Two sets of HVAC units or Mobile Ground Control Station

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NASA Shared Services Center · Edwards, CA
Total Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

Winter UTV

Department of Agriculture · USDA-FS, Csa Intermountain 4 · Kernville, CA
Total Small BusinessAll Other Transportation Equipment…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

M0068127Q0003 MCMWTC Ski Passes

Dept of Defense · Commanding General · CA
Total Small BusinessHotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Plumas NF 2 EACH Snowmobiles - SOLICITATION

Department of Agriculture · Plumas National Forest · Quincy, CA
Total Small BusinessAll Other Transportation Equipment…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Request for Quote for Office Furniture and Installation Fresno, CA USDA Location

Department of Agriculture · MRPBS Minneapolis MN · Fresno, CA
Total Small BusinessOffice Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Request for Quote for Office Furniture and Installation Fresno, CA USDA Location

Department of Agriculture · MRPBS Minneapolis MN · Fresno, CA
Total Small BusinessOffice Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-23 · 2d

Request for Quote for Office Furniture and Installation Fresno, CA USDA Location

Department of Agriculture · MRPBS Minneapolis MN · Fresno, CA
Total Small BusinessOffice Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

Blanket Purchase Agreement-Machine Tools and Equipment

Dept of Defense · Naval Air Warfare Center · China Lake, CA
Total Small BusinessMachine Tool Manufacturing (333517)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

JPL Duplicating Services Request for Information (RFI)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NASA Management Office -- JPL · Pasadena, CA
Total Small BusinessSupport Activities for Printing (323120)Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-27 · 6d

26-SIMACQ-E30-0034 Cell Phone Repeaters Removal and Replacement

Dept of Defense · Commanding Officer · Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA
Total Small BusinessWireless Telecommunications Carriers (except…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-28 · 7d

IDIQ Joc Total Small-Business Set-Aside for Electrical and Other Wiring Installation Projects at Various Government Facilities Located Within the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Marine Co

Dept of Defense · Navfacsyscom Southwest · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

Schwartz USCH Ceiling Reinforcement and Retexturing

General Services Administration · PBS Project Delivery West - Branch E · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Presolicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

Schwartz USCH Chambers 2C and 3A Wood Touchups

General Services Administration · PBS Project Delivery West - Branch E · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)Presolicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

USCG Sta San Francisco (45667) FY27 DD Repairs

Department of Homeland Security · CG-Sea-C23 · San Francisco, CA
New todayTotal Small BusinessShip Building and Repairing (336611)Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-30 · 9d

Brand name or equal circular connectors, dust caps and back shells

Dept of Defense · NIWC Pacific · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessElectronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-02 · 12d

Edwards AFB Holiday Light & Decor Installation

Dept of Defense · FA9301 Aftc Pzio · Edwards, CA
Total Small BusinessElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-06 · 16d

CGC Barbara Mabrity

Department of Homeland Security · CG-Sea-C22 · Alameda, CA
Total Small BusinessShip Building and Repairing (336611)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-13 · 23d

Drydock Repairs for the CGC Anvil

Department of Homeland Security · CG-Sea-C22 · Alameda, CA
Total Small BusinessShip Building and Repairing (336611)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-13 · 23d

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

Dept of Defense · W7MX Uspfo Activity Caang 129 · CA
Total Small BusinessCommercial and Institutional Building…Solicitation
Due 2026-11-15 · 25d

SWRMC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity-Multiple Award Contracts (IDIQ-MACs) for EM, CMAVs, and Short-Term CNO Avails on Surface Ships Homeported in San Diego, CA - Consolidation D&F.

Dept of Defense · NAVSEA HQ · San Diego, CA
Partial Small BusinessShip Building and Repairing (336611)Special Notice
Due 2026-11-15 · 25d

SWRMC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity-Multiple Award Contracts (IDIQ-MACs) for EM, CMAVs, and Short-Term CNO Avails on Surface Ships Homeported in San Diego, CA.

Dept of Defense · NAVSEA HQ · San Diego, CA
Partial Small BusinessShip Building and Repairing (336611)Presolicitation
Due 2026-11-23 · 33d

Vandenberg Crane Replacement

Dept of Defense · FA8227 Afsc Ol H Pzim · Lompoc, CA
New todayTotal Small BusinessOverhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-12-02 · 42d

SPE4A727R0053-1680-014732355 - Panel, Control, Electrical-Electronic Eq/ 05F/Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC

Dept of Defense · DLA Aviation · Tracy, CA
Total Small BusinessOther Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment…Presolicitation

Location note: 5 of these 26 notices list no place of performance on SAM.gov, so they are filed under the contracting office's state (California). Check each notice for where the work is.

Small Business contracts in California coming up for recompete

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
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 5 years).
Department of Defense
Washington Headquarters Services
Administrative Management and General…CA$81,112,619Apr 18, 2027
92 SYTRONICS INC
TEST CELL #19 AND #20
Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $9.6M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 15, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.6M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • 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 Defense
Department of the Navy
Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts…CA$9,617,896Jun 15, 2027
92 SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
873AUTHORITY
Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $6.9M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 8, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $6.9M obligated so far. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • 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
Research and Development in the…CA$6,899,612Jun 8, 2027
90 J. I. GARCIA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
THIS AWARD PROCURES THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES, ON BEHALF OF THE…
Why 90? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $14M · 2 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
  • $14M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) 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 Agriculture
Forest Service
Commercial and Institutional Building…CA$14,222,200Jun 30, 2027
88 KING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, AND CERTIFICATION ENVIRONMENT (DICE) SERVICE CENTER
Why 88? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $25M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 25, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $25M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D7972); 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 Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)CA$24,959,833May 25, 2027
88 GROWER DIRECT NUT COMPANY, INC. ↗
COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035122/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB
Why 88? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $18M · 8 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
  • $18M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter…CA$17,639,924Apr 30, 2027
87 DYNAMIC SYSTEMS INC ↗
ORACLE PRODUCT SUPPORT
Why 87? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $26M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 30, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $26M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a governmentwide contract (GWAC) (NNG15SC69B); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
Other Computer Related Services (541519)CA$25,798,361May 30, 2027
86 FIRESTORM LABS, INC. ↗
FIRESTORM EXPEDITIONARY MANUFACTURING CELL (XCELL)
Why 86? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $19M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 12 months (Oct 22, 2027). +19/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $19M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), 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 Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…CA$18,756,584Oct 22, 2027
85 A1M SOLUTIONS, INC.
DSG HAS MADE IMPROVEMENTS IN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, ENSURING COHESION AND TRACEABILITY.…
Why 85? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $32M · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 8, 2027). +22/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $32M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QTCA21D006V); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Computer Systems Design Services…CA$31,544,032Sep 8, 2027
83 AEROVIRONMENT, INC
SBIR PHASE III R&D
Why 83? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $8.6M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle
  • 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
  • $8.6M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under single-award basic ordering agreement (BOA) (N6833519G0059) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Research and Development in the…CA$8,636,229Jun 30, 2027
83 HGL-PORTAGE JV LLC
NEW RAF RES TO FOR SULPHUR BANK MERCURY MINE OU1 RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP. THIS IS AN AWARD…
Why 83? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $8.5M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 22, 2027). +26/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $8.5M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (68HERH19D0011); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Remediation Services (562910)CA$8,503,830Jul 22, 2027
82 PATCHPLUS CONSULTING INC
RESOLUTE HUNTER EXERCISE SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 82? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $11M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • 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
  • $11M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8268); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Engineering Services (541330)CA$11,227,277Jun 30, 2027
81 ARETE ASSOCIATES
873AUTHORITY
Why 81? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $13M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 14 months (Dec 8, 2027). +16/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $13M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • 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
Research and Development in the…CA$12,999,980Dec 8, 2027
81 IFE GROUP
THE PROVISION TO DELIVER AND PROVIDE INSTALLATION OVERSITE FOR 73 COMMERCIAL FOOD…
Why 81? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $9.0M · 12 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 21, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.0M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 12 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QSWA23D0057); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
Department of Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing…CA$9,000,000May 21, 2027
78 SH MECHANICAL INC.
4 PART CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO UPGRADE BOILERS AT THE ALBANY, CA WRRC
Why 78? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.3M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract
  • 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
  • $7.3M obligated so far. +13/20
  • 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
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Plumbing, Heating, and…CA$7,280,250Sep 27, 2027

49 total. Browse all California recompetes →

Source: SAM.gov public Get Opportunities API, refreshed each weekday. Always confirm details and deadlines on the notice at SAM.gov.