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.
Temporary Production Facilities
MN-AGASSIZ NWR AC Replacement
Upgrade Pharmacy Mixing Room at Lake Baldwin VA
Replace Dietetics and Cath Lab Flooring in Buildings 1 and 1D
Repair Chilled Water System, Bldg. 2280
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Roof and Electrical Upgrade
Ennis National Fish Hatchery Insulation Replacement
Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1
Minot Probation Office Renovation
Replace Bowling Alley Roof
Tofte Ranger District Gutters
Heritage Room Renovation
Exterior Painting of a National Wildlife Refuge Building
EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at Tuskegee VA Medical Center
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.