Small Business Contracts in California
Federal Small Business 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.
Small Business program at a glance
A federal contracting requirement that restricts competition on certain contracts to small businesses, as defined by the SBA size standard for the contract's NAICS code. The most common federal set-aside type.
California state small-business programs
In addition to federal Small Business 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 “small business set-aside” in California. Try browsing all California bids or the national Small Business program page.