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8(a) Set-Aside in California Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) Set-Aside contracts in California: 1,351,600 active opportunities. These contracts are set aside for qualifying small businesses under the 8(a) program.

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Active Records
432,983
Total Value
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Avg Award
$20,299,416
Record Types
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1,351,600 records tracked

8(a) Set-Aside in California

1,351,600 records
1,351,600 active 8(a) Set-Aside in California
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Aircraft Mechanic (title 32)

Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 5, 2027
NAICS 541330IllinoisUSAJobs.gov
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Social Worker - Suicide Prevention Case Manager

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 621111PennsylvaniaUSAJobs.gov
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Police Officer

Department of the NavyPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 336611CaliforniaUSAJobs.gov
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Physician (Family Medicine)

Department of DefensePosted May 6, 2026Due June 3, 2026
NAICS 541512CaliforniaUSAJobs.gov
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Cemetery Caretaker

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 621111FloridaUSAJobs.gov
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Contract(91,085)

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Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: Seacraft - DPC-T Thrusters Complete Set

UnknownMay 4, 2026

X1DB - Looking to lease in Litchfield, MN New Community Outpatient Clinic Space SDVOSB Set-Aside (Trade-off Evaluation)

UnknownMay 3, 2026

Monthly Cleaning for Pharmacy IV Room Straight Small Business Set-aside

UnknownMay 3, 2026

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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRS // POSTED AS SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE - TOTAL // NO RESPONSES // AWARDED TO OTHER THAN SMALL ORIGINAL REPAIR SHOP

General Services AdministrationMarch 12, 2026

MANIFOLD GAUGE SET,5 FT L,3 1/8 IN GAUGE

General Services AdministrationMarch 9, 2026

Research(7,697)

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Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention in the Malaria Vaccine Era (PMC-VAC)

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesApril 30, 2026

Optimizing Medicaid Managed Care to Improve Access, Quality, and Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers

National Cancer InstituteApril 30, 2026

AAV9fyhr gene replacement therapy for PDHA1 deficiency in the E75A mouse model

National Center for Advancing Translational SciencesApril 30, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
8(a) Set-Aside in California
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$1.8M
Awarded this week
1
Closing in 48 hours
$563K
Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention in ...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside10 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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4 deadlines in next 14 days
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Monthly Cleaning for Pharmacy IV Room Straight Small Business Set-aside

UnknownDue May 7
6d

Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: Seacraft - DPC-T Thrusters Complete Set

UnknownDue May 12
6d

Police Officer

Department of the NavyDue May 12
9d

X1DB - Looking to lease in Litchfield, MN New Community Outpatient Clinic Space SDVOSB Set-Aside (Trade-off Evaluation)

UnknownDue May 15
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Aircraft Mechanic (title 32)

Department of the Army
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Social Worker - Suicide Prevention Case Manager

Department of Veterans Affairs
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Police Officer

Department of the Navy
1d ago

Physician (Family Medicine)

Department of Defense
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Market Intelligence — 8(a) Set-Aside in California

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) Set-Aside in California

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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0
2026-10
1
2026-11
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2026-12
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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About 8(a) Set-Aside in California

8(a) Set-Aside contracts in California: 1,351,600 active opportunities. These contracts are set aside for qualifying small businesses under the 8(a) program.

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8(a) Opportunities in California

The federal government reserves 8(a) Set-Aside contracts for qualifying small businesses. In California, there are 1,351,600 active opportunities under this program. These contracts span multiple agencies and industries, providing targeted paths to federal revenue for eligible firms.

Market Intelligence — 8(a) in California

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) in California

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
0
2027-03
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2027-04
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2027-05
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2027-06
0
2027-07
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many 8(a) Set-Aside contracts are available in California?
There are currently 1,351,600 8(a) Set-Aside opportunities in California. This includes active solicitations and recent awards from SAM.gov, FPDS, and other federal sources.
How do I qualify for 8(a) contracts in California?
8(a) Set-Aside contracts are reserved for qualifying businesses. 8(a) Business Development Program set-asides are reserved for firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The program provides mentoring, procurement assistance, and sole-source contracting opportunities up to $4.5M for goods and $7M for manufacturing. Your business must also be registered in SAM.gov with a California address.
Which agencies award 8(a) contracts in California?
Multiple federal agencies award 8(a) Set-Aside contracts in California. Use Bureauify to filter by agency and see which departments have the most active opportunities in your area.
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Bureauify. (2026). 8(a) Set-Aside in California — Federal Contract Intelligence. Bureauify Federal Intelligence. Retrieved , from https://bureauify.com/set-aside/8a

Data Methodology

Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 1,351,600 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

Processing

Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

Disclaimer

Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

This set-aside page aggregates data across all indexed federal sources.

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