HUBZone Contracts in California
Federal HUBZone set-aside contracts available in California plus state-level small-business preferences (California Small Business (SB) certification, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.
HUBZone program at a glance
A federal set-aside program for small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones with the majority of employees living in those zones. Provides set-aside contracts and a 10% price evaluation preference on full-and-open competitions.
California state small-business programs
In addition to federal HUBZone set-asides, California maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- California Small Business (SB) certification
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
- Microbusiness (MB)
- LGBTQ-Owned Business Enterprise
Statutory reference: California Public Contract Code (PCC) §10100 et seq..
California has the largest state procurement system in the US — many agencies and most cities/counties run additional separate systems.
Where to register in California
Cal eProcure is the primary state procurement portal. Register on Cal eProcure to access state bid opportunities. Separate registration is needed for the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) program.
No open bids currently matching “HUBZone” in California. Try browsing all California bids or the national HUBZone program page.