8(a) set-asides in Texas
Right now there are 2 open federal notices with this set-aside in Texas, 1 of them open for bids. 1 close within the next 7 days. 2 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 27 8(a) set-aside solicitations in Texas and published 12 awards with a median value of $5.0M. The busiest buyer was the Department of the Army, with 14 solicitations.
With a 8(a) set-aside, only firms in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program can bid.
- Open notices today
- 2 (1 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 2
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 27
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 12 (median $5.0M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of the Army
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 21, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 1 day left |
Neurocognitive Assessment Test Support Services
Department of the Army, JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX Sources sought |
8(a) |
| Nov 30 40 days left |
FCI Three Rivers-Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Three Rivers, TX |
8(a) |
By NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services6
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services3
- 561210 Facilities Support Services3
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)2
- 238330 Flooring Contractors2
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services2
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction1
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction1
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services1
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing1
- 722310 Food Service Contractors1
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors1
- 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection1
- 561499 All Other Business Support Services1
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing1
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction1
- 561730 Landscaping Services1
Agencies using it
8(a) set-asides in other states
Recent awards
12 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Bell Boeing Joint Project Office Amarillo Gen. 6 Radio Upgrades Department of the Navy, TX |
$2.1M |
| Sep 14 | DFW Cad Services LLC Relocate Lift Station- FCC Beaumont Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, TX |
$2.1M |
| Sep 10 | Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), LLC Self-Sustaining Temporary Detention Facility US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, TX |
$87.9M |
| Sep 2 | Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. Philips Cath Maint/Repair Service Department of Veterans Affairs, TX |
$263K |
| Aug 25 | Intelligent Technology, LLC AFIMSC IT Support Services Department of the Air Force, TX |
$62.5M |
| Aug 21 | Colt Builders-Weil Construction Joint Venture II, LLC Job Order Contract (JOC) 2026-2031 Department of the Navy, TX |
$5.5M |
| May 27 | Oberman, Inc. Japan Annual Service Practice (ASP) Custodial Service Contract Department of the Army, TX |
$457K |
| May 11 | DFW Cad Services LLC Replace Sewer Line- FCI Seagoville Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, TX |
$4.5M |
| Apr 22 | Hologic Sales And Service, LLC Hologic ThinPrep Genesis Processor Intent to Sole Source Department of the Army, TX |
$87K |
| Mar 12 | Prairie Band Construction, Inc. Clardy Fox Pump Station 219 Department of the Army, TX |
$11.0M |
| Feb 25 | Nakupuna Services LLC BEP WCF Environmental Engineering Support Services Bureau of Engraving and Printing, TX |
$11.6M |
| Jan 14 | Dtess JV Test and Evaluation Technical Support Services (TETSS) Department of the Army, TX |
$65.9M |
Who wins the most
- DFW Cad Services LLC (2 awards)
- Bell Boeing Joint Project Office Amarillo (1 award)
- Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), LLC (1 award)
- Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. (1 award)
- Intelligent Technology, LLC (1 award)
- Colt Builders-Weil Construction Joint Venture II, LLC (1 award)
- Oberman, Inc. (1 award)
- Hologic Sales And Service, LLC (1 award)
Questions
How many federal 8(a) set-aside contracts are open in Texas?
On October 21, 2026 there were 2 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most 8(a) set-aside in Texas?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of the Army (14 solicitations); US Customs and Border Protection (3 solicitations); Department of the Air Force (3 solicitations).
How much are federal 8(a) set-aside contracts in Texas worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $5.0M, across 12 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 21, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.