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.
510 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.
Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory Construction
VA Medical Center Brooklyn Infrastructure Upgrades
NIFC ITS Lighting Replacement
Main Lobby Renovation
Replace Windows in Building 2J
Fort Buchanan Building Renovation
New Walls and Doors for Two Buildings
Kenai Lake Work Center Storage and Security
Upgrade HVAC and Bathroom at VA Facility
Bldg. 948 Renovation
EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at American Lake
Emergency Generators
Exterior Building Repair
Building 948 Renovation
B174 Building Renovation
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.