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Small Business set-asides in Tennessee

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

All Small Business set-asides nationwideAll Tennessee set-asidesTennessee 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 Tennessee

Due 2026-10-21 · 0d

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Dept of Defense · NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk · Millington, TN
Total Small BusinessMarketing Consulting Services (541613)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-11-03 · 13d

Jacobs Creek JCC Medical Services

Department of Agriculture · USDA Forest Service · TN
Total Small BusinessOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health…Sources Sought
Due 2026-11-11 · 21d

Grand Jury Court Reporting Services; USAO, Eastern District of Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Greeneville)

Department of Justice · Eousa-Acquisitions Staff · Knoxville, TN
New todayTotal Small BusinessCourt Reporting and Stenotype Services (561492)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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Small Business contracts in Tennessee coming up for recompete

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
83 EDGEWATER FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 83? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $42M · 5 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
  • $42M obligated so far. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D1038); 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 Energy
Department of Energy
Engineering Services (541330)TN$42,348,797Jun 30, 2027
75 PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC ↗
PROJECT 626A4-22-202 AJP-UPGRADE STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Why 75? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $20M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 17 months (Mar 27, 2028). +8/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $20M 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 Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Plumbing, Heating, and…TN$20,304,946Mar 27, 2028
71 SECURITY SIGNALS, INC.
A/P25S-5B SIGNAL PERSONNEL DISTRESS KIT, RED NSN: 1370-01-523-4694
Why 71? ends in 16 mo · no option years left · $9.8M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 16 months (Feb 29, 2028). +10/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $9.8M 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 2020 (about 6 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
All Other Miscellaneous Chemical…TN$9,827,574Feb 29, 2028
67 SIMMONS & GOLDEN SECURITY LLC
PROTECTIVE FORCE SECURITY SERVICES
Why 67? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $26M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 7, 2027). +27/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 7, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $26M obligated so far. +18/20
  • 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
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Security Guards and Patrol Services…TN$25,591,925Jul 7, 2027
66 PERIMETER SECURITY PARTNERS, LP
CM - OPMG FUNDED
Why 66? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Dec 2029 · $21M (2 orders) · 3 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends Jun 14, 2027. +27/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Dec 31, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $21M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QSHA19D003T); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
  • Groups 2 sibling orders: W912DY24F0192 ($11,590,285, ends Jun 30, 2027), W912DY24F0141 ($9,547,015, ends Jun 14, 2027)
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Facilities Support Services (561210)TN$21,137,300Jun 30, 2027

5 total. Browse all Tennessee recompetes →

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