Construction Government Contracts
Federal construction contracts set aside for small business — new builds, renovations, and repair work on government facilities.
The Army Corps of Engineers, VA, GSA, and every military installation buy construction constantly: barracks renovations, clinic build-outs, roof-to-foundation repairs, design-build packages. Most awards under the SBA size standard are set aside for small firms, and 8(a) and SDVOSB set-asides are heavily used here.
490 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.
Guard and Police Booth Repair at U.S. Embassy Baku
Bathroom Renovation of Buildings 181 and 660
Upgrade of Public Spaces in the Frances Perkins Building
PACT Roof Duct Insulation
Alter Egress Facility at Army Base
National Capital Region (NCR) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)
Halls and Walls Construction Project
Upgrade Generator Fuel Lines and Delivery Systems
Building 1502 Renovation
Philadelphia Navy Yard Lab Renovation
Fort Stewart Job Order Contract (JOC)
Security Renovation of a Border Patrol Facility
Replace Flat Roof Building 57
Renovate Common Areas of Single Soldier Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) Fort Hamilton
Upgrade DDC HVAC Controls in a VA Building
Construction contracts — common questions
How do I get federal construction contracts?expand_more
Register free on SAM.gov under NAICS 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), watch for set-asides and Sources Sought notices in your region, and start with task orders or smaller repair jobs to build federal past performance. Bonding capacity matters: most construction solicitations require bid and performance bonds, so line up surety credit early.
What size counts as a small construction business?expand_more
For NAICS 236220 the SBA size standard is based on average annual receipts — check the current cap in the SBA's size standards table (it's in the tens of millions). If your revenue is under it, you self-certify as small in SAM.gov and can bid small-business set-asides.
Do I need a special certification?expand_more
Not for plain small-business set-asides — meeting the size standard is enough. But construction is one of the biggest categories for 8(a) and SDVOSB set-asides and sole-source awards, so if you qualify for those programs, certifying meaningfully expands what you can win.
Set-Aside Pro is an independent publication, not affiliated with the SBA or SAM.gov. Size standards shown are from the SBA's published table — confirm the current figures and each solicitation's requirements before bidding.