Sole Source Contracts in Tennessee
Federal Sole Source 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.
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.
Tennessee state small-business programs
In addition to federal Sole Source 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.
No open bids currently matching “sole source” in Tennessee. Try browsing all Tennessee bids or the national Sole Source program page.