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Small business contracts in California

Name: Total Small Business set-aside contract opportunities in California
Creator: GovBidReport
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28 open federal solicitations are reserved for Small business firms with work to be performed in California. Large businesses can't compete for these.

Reserved for firms that qualify as small under the solicitation's NAICS size standard. No special certification beyond an accurate SAM.gov registration and size representation — but misrepresenting size is a false-statement offense, and many of these still layer on licenses, bonding, and experience minimums.

You aren't limited to these 28. Another 1,736 open Small business set-asides list no fixed place of performance — remote, nationwide, or delivery-based work a California firm can bid on the same as anyone. See all 2,372 Small business bids →

Closing soonest in California

Lake Tahoe Basin JanitorialAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-06 GAOA Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National ForestAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-07 GAOA Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National ForestAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-07 Sierra National Forest (SNF5) Coyote Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation.Agriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-09 GAOA Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National ForestAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-14 GAOA High Sierra Ranger Station Upgrades, Sierra National ForestAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-10-14 Blanket Purchase Agreement of Laboratory Analyses Services for Worldwide SupportDept of Defense · due 2026-10-15 Grease Trap and Used Cooking Oil Containment ServicesDept of Defense · due 2026-10-23 Grease Trap and Used Cooking Oil Containment ServicesDept of Defense · due 2026-10-23 Contractor-Operated Parts Store (Copars)Dept of Defense · due 2026-10-26 FCC Lompoc FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence SolicitationJustice, Department of · due 2026-12-02 414 CTS - Advanced Medical TrainingDept of Defense · due 2026-12-16

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Small business set-asides in California by trade

Construction of Buildings6 reserved bids open Machinery Manufacturing5 reserved bids open Waste Management and Remediation Services3 reserved bids open Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing2 reserved bids open Transportation Equipment Manufacturing2 reserved bids open Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing2 reserved bids open Educational Services2 reserved bids open Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry1 reserved bid open Food Manufacturing1 reserved bid open Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods1 reserved bid open Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1 reserved bid open Administrative and Support Services1 reserved bid open

Per solicitation · $249

A set-aside win still dies on a technicality

Reserved competition is smaller — but the compliance bar is identical, plus the status representations the set-aside itself requires. The $249 breakdown reads every solicitation document and lists each required form, pass/fail requirement, and non-responsive trigger before you commit to bidding.

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Also see: all 2,372 open Small business set-asides nationwide · every set-aside category

This report compiles and structures publicly posted government solicitation information from official procurement sources. It is not legal advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and does not replace reading the full official solicitation and its amendments. Requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines are current as of the source posting — always confirm against the official solicitation and any addenda before you submit. Being responsive is your responsibility; verify every mandatory item in the official document.