Small Business Contracts in Tennessee
Federal Small Business set-aside contracts available in Tennessee plus state-level small-business preferences (Tennessee Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) — minority, women, service-disabled veteran). 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.
Tennessee state small-business programs
In addition to federal Small Business set-asides, Tennessee maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- Tennessee Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) — minority, women, service-disabled veteran
Statutory reference: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 12 Chapter 3 (State Government Procurement).
TN diversity goals run roughly 12% combined across diversity classifications.
Where to register in Tennessee
Tennessee Edison Vendor Self Service is the primary state procurement portal. Register through the Edison VSS for State of Tennessee contracts.
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