Sole Source Contracts in California
Federal Sole Source 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.
Sole Source program at a glance
A contract awarded without competition because the agency has determined only one source can perform the work — a procurement method, not a small-business program. Several set-aside programs allow sole-source awards within certain dollar thresholds.
California state small-business programs
In addition to federal Sole Source 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.