Small business set-asides in District of Columbia
Right now there are 28 open federal notices with this set-aside in District of Columbia, 19 of them open for bids. 8 close within the next 7 days. 28 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 544 small business set-aside solicitations in District of Columbia and published 29 awards with a median value of $450K. The busiest buyer was the Department of the Navy, with 176 solicitations.
With a small business set-aside, only small businesses (under the SBA size standard for the NAICS code) can bid.
- Open notices today
- 28 (19 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 8
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 28
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 544
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 29 (median $450K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of the Navy
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 21, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 Closes today |
BARDA Device Development for Scientists Training
Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 21 Closes today |
Goldeye Camera
Department of the Navy, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 22 1 day left |
AlGaN /GaN on SiC Wafers
Department of the Navy, Washington, DC Special notice |
Small business |
| Oct 22 1 day left |
Automatic Laboratory Polisher Grinder Equipment
Department of the Navy, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 22 1 day left |
Maintenance Service for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 22 1 day left |
USMC Stair Runner Replacement for Home of the Commandant
Department of the Navy, DC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Oct 23 2 days left |
Removal of Abandoned Telecommunications Equipment
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 26 5 days left |
Outdoor Event Tent Rental Services
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 30 9 days left |
DCF Snow and Ice Removal Services
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 30 9 days left |
IRS Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Enterprise Systems Integration, Support, and Maintenance Master IDIQ
Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 30 9 days left |
Maintenance Service for Portable Fire Extinguishers - BPA
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Oct 31 10 days left |
Veterinary Services (K-9)
Office of Procurement Operations, DC Pre-solicitation |
Small business |
| Nov 2 12 days left |
Canned Fruit (Apples) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington, DC |
Small business (partial) |
| Nov 2 12 days left |
Frozen Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington, DC |
Small business (partial) |
| Nov 4 14 days left |
D.C. Metro Area Multiple Award Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract for Construction Services
Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Nov 4 14 days left |
IDIQ For Architect Engineer (A/E) Services for Central Office
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 4 14 days left |
Request for Information (RFI) - Drinking Water
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 5 15 days left |
Request for Information (RFI) - CONUS Generator Maintenance
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 7 17 days left |
Ergonomic Drum Handlers
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 9 19 days left |
33330226RF0010010 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Construction Services in Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| Nov 9 19 days left |
Cooling Tower, Roofing, and Structural Construction
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, DC |
Small business |
| Nov 12 22 days left |
Information Technology Support Services NEXT GEN
Office of the Inspector General, DC Special notice |
Small business |
| Nov 13 23 days left |
Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System upgrades
Office of the Inspector General, DC Special notice |
Small business |
| Jan 31, 2028 468 days left |
Land Management Integrated Resources (lmir) National Bpa
Forest Service, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| No deadline | Aerial Lift Trucks
Federal Acquisition Service, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| No deadline | Cleaning Solvents Notice of Award
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| No deadline | Dme and Related Services
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC |
Small business |
| No deadline | Fortified Rice, Pinto Beans, Vegetable Oil and Corn-Soy Blend Plus for use in International Food Assistance Programs.
Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington, DC |
Small business (partial) |
By NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction24
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing22
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services18
- 513210 Software Publishers18
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing16
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals13
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing12
- 541330 Engineering Services11
- 561210 Facilities Support Services11
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing10
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing9
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels8
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling7
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing7
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services7
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing7
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance6
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services6
- 336110 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing6
Agencies using it
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Recent awards
29 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Arcsource Group Section 508 Remediation Services Departmental Offices, DC |
$144K |
| Sep 25 | multiple Waltham MA Section 32 Bottled Concord Grape Juice for Domestic Food Assistance Programs Agricultural Marketing Service, DC |
$19.0M |
| Sep 25 | Multiple Washington DC Section 32 Dried Fruit (Raisins) Agricultural Marketing Service, DC |
$20.6M |
| Sep 22 | Imperial Valet Service, Inc. Dry Cleaning/Laundry Services US Secret Service, DC |
$1.2M |
| Sep 18 | McAleese & Associates, P.C. Industrial Base Analysis Support Washington Headquarters Services (whs), DC |
$2.0M |
| Sep 16 | Blazar Technology Solutions LLC Public Safety Data Analytics Platform & Support Services Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, DC |
$7.5M |
| Sep 16 | Imec Group Conference Room Renovations at the Frances Perkins Building Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, DC |
$250K |
| Sep 14 | Ipintegration, Inc. Mobile Security Trailers Department of Veterans Affairs, DC |
$131K |
| Aug 28 | Dae Sung LLC Facilities Management Support Services ATF Acquisition and Property Mgmt Div, DC |
$42.1M |
| Aug 28 | Prime Diagnostics LLC Onsite Drug Testing Services US Secret Service, DC |
$167K |
| Jul 31 | Delviom LLC Information Technology Cyber Security Support Services Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, DC |
$31.8M |
| Jul 29 | Interdynamics Inc. Outpatient Treatment Services Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, DC |
$2.7M |
| Jul 22 | Avvy, LLC National Recruitment Advertising Campaign (NRAC) US Secret Service, DC |
$90.0M |
| Jul 7 | Emsig Manufacturing Corp. Buttons Federal Prison Industries, Inc, DC |
$1.7M |
| Jul 1 | Infoshred, LLC Providence FY26 Document Destruction Services Department of Veterans Affairs, DC |
$9,946 |
Who wins the most
- Arcsource Group (1 award)
- multiple Waltham MA (1 award)
- Multiple Washington DC (1 award)
- Imperial Valet Service, Inc. (1 award)
- McAleese & Associates, P.C. (1 award)
- Blazar Technology Solutions LLC (1 award)
- Imec Group (1 award)
- Ipintegration, Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal small business set-aside contracts are open in District of Columbia?
On October 21, 2026 there were 28 open notices on SAM.gov, 8 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most small business set-aside in District of Columbia?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of the Navy (176 solicitations); Bureau of Engraving and Printing (55 solicitations); Department of the Army (28 solicitations).
How much are federal small business set-aside contracts in District of Columbia worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $450K, across 29 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.