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.
511 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.
EHRM JSA-FDS Support Upgrades
Repair Naval Reserve Center Building 3370
Flooring Repairs for Buildings 24 and 8
Repair Sidewalks at VA Facilities
Nationwide Construction Contract
Repair Fire Pump at JBSA-Lackland
Kitchenette Installation at Fort Bliss
EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at Castle Point VA Medical Center
Security Forces Building Construction
Multiple Location BEQ Spalling Repairs
Vance AFB Unsuppressed Power Check Pad
Bathroom Remodel for a National Park
Replace Steam Mains at St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Construct Headhouse and Greenhouse
Construct Air Traffic Control Tower and Base Operations at Robins AFB, GA
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.