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Small Business set-asides in Connecticut

6 open federal contracts set aside for Small Business firms with work or a contracting office in Connecticut. Most come from Department of Homeland Security and Department of Veterans Affairs. The next deadline is Oct 22, 2026.

All Small Business set-asides nationwideAll Connecticut set-asidesConnecticut 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 Connecticut

Due 2026-10-22 · 1d

USCG Cutter Eagle New Dredging for Berthing at New London City Pier

Department of Homeland Security · Ceu Providence · New London, CT
Total Small BusinessOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-22 · 1d

USCG Cutter Eagle New Dredging for Berthing at New London City Pier

Department of Homeland Security · Ceu Providence · New London, CT
Total Small BusinessOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

Motorcoach Transportation for USCGA Corps of Cadets

Department of Homeland Security · USCG Academy · New London, CT
Total Small BusinessAll Other Transit and Ground Passenger…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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Due 2026-10-26 · 5d

Motorcoach Transportation for USCGA Corps of Cadets

Department of Homeland Security · USCG Academy · New London, CT
New todayTotal Small BusinessAll Other Transit and Ground Passenger…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 8d

West Haven Grounds and Maintenance

Department of Veterans Affairs · 241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241) · West Haven, CT
New todayTotal Small BusinessLandscaping Services (561730)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-05 · 15d

Dike B Generator Installation, Mansfield Hollow Dam, Mansfield Center, CT

Dept of Defense · W2SD ENDIST New England · Mansfield Center, CT
Total Small BusinessOther Building Equipment Contractors (238290)Solicitation

Small Business contracts in Connecticut coming up for recompete

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
86 HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC.
RES SCOVILL RA LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE, STORE AVENUE WATERBURY, CT 06705
Why 86? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $15M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 7, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $15M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (68HERH19D0010); 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).
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Remediation Services (562910)CT$15,306,960May 7, 2027
82 DUNLAP AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
TITLE: NATIONAL ROADSIDE SAFETY
Why 82? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.7M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.7M obligated so far. +14/20
  • 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 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Research and Development in the Social…CT$7,703,554Sep 29, 2027
75 LIQUIDPISTON, INC
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT GENERATOR TO SUPPORT RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF F-15
Why 75? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $36M · 297 offers last time · standalone contract
  • 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
  • $36M obligated so far. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 297 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 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…CT$35,748,285Dec 31, 2027
70 PARADIGMWORKS GROUP, INC.
HARTFORD JCC W/ OA CTS
Why 70? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2028 · $36M · 9 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 31, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $36M obligated so far. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 9 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 Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Other Technical and Trade Schools…CT$36,145,959May 31, 2027

4 total. Browse all Connecticut recompetes →

Small Business set-asides in other states: Ohio (460) · Virginia (223) · Pennsylvania (130) · New York (36) · California (26) · North Carolina (26) · Washington (26) · Colorado (21) · District of Columbia (19) · Florida (19) · Maryland (16) · Michigan (16)

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