Federal contracts in California for small trade businesses

What: Replace flooring at three VA buildings in McClellan. Work period: 160 calendar days after contract start. Fixed-price construction project. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: McClellan, CA—three locations: VA Clinic Building 98 (5342 Dudley Blvd), Administrative Building 209 (3230 Peacekeeper Way), Administrative Building 949 (3401 Beech St) Deadline: November 17, 2026, 3:00 PM PT Who can bid: Only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) Key requirements: Bid bond, payment bond, performance bond required. Site visit mandatory—see attached flyer. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies. Next step: Email questions to Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov by November 3, 2026, 12:00 PM PT. Submit sealed bid by deadline.

What: GAOA Facilities Barracks construction/renovation work at Inyo National Forest. Specific scope, size, and timeline not detailed in this notice. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Lone Pine, CA Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is reserved for small businesses only. Your company must be certified as a small business to bid. Key requirements: see notice Next step: Request the full RFQ (Solicitation 1240BH26Q0078) from the Forest Service and submit your quotation by the deadline.

What: Snow removal and ice mitigation services at three Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit administrative sites in California. Periodic service over an unspecified period. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Lake Tahoe Basin, California Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as small under NAICS code 561730 (size standard: $9.5 million in annual revenue) and registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification required. Businesses of any size may also submit quotes. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work, service locations, and performance period details in the attachments; (2) Required insurance, bonding, equipment, and response time specifications Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered. Obtain and review the complete RFQ attachments. Submit your quote by October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC using the method specified in the full solicitation.

What: Build an 8,202 square foot Combat Rescue Helicopter simulator facility with high bay area for simulator, mission planning rooms, briefing/debriefing areas, administrative offices, maintenance storage, communication rooms, and mechanical/electrical support. Timeline: 570 calendar days. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: Moffett Air National Guard Base, Mountain View, California Deadline: November 13, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) certified small businesses only. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Access the formal solicitation documents through the PIEE Solicitation Module using link W50S8X26BA011. Review all amendments and pre-bid conference materials. Submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Replace approximately 6,000 square feet of carpet and baseboards on the 2nd floor of the Schwartz Federal Building. Includes relocating furniture, electrical components, and mechanical systems as needed. No performance period stated. Buyer: See notice Where: 880 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Deadline: December 5, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Only SBA-certified small businesses may bid. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Obtain the complete solicitation documents and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Two sets of HVAC units or Mobile Ground Control Station. Full scope, quantity details, and period of performance not stated in this summary. Buyer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Where: Edwards, California Deadline: October 27, 2026 Who can bid: Any business that is small under the size standard for NAICS code 238220 and registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Review the attached RFQ and Statement of Work for complete scope, specifications, and delivery timeline. (2) Confirm whether site visits, bonding, insurance, or wage determinations apply to this contract. Next step: Read all attachments (RFQ, SOW, Q&A). Register in SAM.gov if not already registered. Submit your bid or quote by October 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTC using the method specified in the RFQ.

What: Pick up, install, provide support during holiday ceremony, and dismantle government-owned holiday lighting and decorations at Edwards AFB. Installation starts November 30, 2026; ceremony is December 4, 2026; removal and return January 4–8, 2027. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Edwards Air Force Base, California Deadline: November 2, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as small under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification required. Key requirements: Must have CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity compliance with active self-assessment in SPRS before award. Site visit optional but strongly encouraged: October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (notify contracting office by October 26, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. PDT with attendee names, phone, email, company). Attendees need valid ID (REAL ID driver's license or passport/birth certificate combination) and vehicle registration/proof of insurance. Wage determination applies per Kern County. Check before bidding: (1) Full technical specifications and statement of work in Attachment 1; (2) Specific wage rates and fringe benefits in Kern County Wage Determination. Next step: Email your quote to elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil and suzanna.kussman@us.af.mil by November 2, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. PST with pricing for both line items.

What: Replace 6 rooftop heat pump units at Building 2275. Includes disconnect switches, conduit, control boards, fire alarm integration, flashing, and 5-year warranty. Work value: $100,000–$250,000. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: March Air Reserve Base, California Deadline: November 5, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all businesses. No set-asides. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Email a written statement of intent (max 5 pages) to david.moreno.34@us.af.mil by November 5, 2026. Include past projects, resources, key personnel, and your business status (small business, veteran-owned, etc.).

What: Design-build construction of new Master Substation Building (B017S) at SLAC, including medium-voltage switchgear installation, generator relocation, substation replacement, busway installation, and 12kV cable reconnection. Estimated cost $12M–$17M. Work must maintain existing Building B016 operations throughout construction. Buyer: Department of Energy Where: Menlo Park, CA Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 5 pm PDT to respond to this Sources Sought notice Who can bid: Any company—large, small, or minority-owned—may express interest. This is not a bid competition yet. Key requirements: Bonding capacity required. Not stated in notice summary: insurance, licenses, wage determination, past performance. Check before bidding: (1) Full statement of work and specifications in draft RFP attachments. (2) Bonding requirements and insurance coverage limits. Next step: Email company name, contact person, phone, email, bonding capacity, and interest statement to quyen@slac.stanford.edu by October 26, 2026.

What: Design and construction of military working dog facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Renovate existing kennels/admin buildings (Buildings 6444, 6447) and construct new addition. Two phases: LOE 1 (Design & Planning) and LOE 2 (Physical Construction). Progressive Design-Build project to replace facilities failing safety inspections. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, California Deadline: November 17, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all contractors; no small business set-aside Key requirements: See notice Next step: Review the MACH1 framework document and attached PDF. Contact the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron for pre-solicitation questions.

What: Replace roof at Building 347. Work period: 180 calendar days after start date. Fixed price. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Palo Alto VA Medical Center, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539 Deadline: November 19, 2026 Who can bid: Only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). Your company must be certified as SDVOSB and meet the $45M size standard. Key requirements: Bid bond required with proposal. Payment and performance bonds required. Site visit scheduled October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM—you must inspect. Prevailing wage applies (DBA Wage Determination CA20260018). Next step: Email Daniel Jhun (daniel.jhun@va.gov) with questions by November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT. Attend site visit. Submit bid by November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT.

What: Relocate dialysis facility (minor construction work) at Veterans Affairs medical center in Loma Linda, California. Full scope and schedule not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Loma Linda, CA Deadline: November 6, 2026 to respond to this capability survey (this is not a bid deadline) Who can bid: Full and open competition. Any business—large or small—that is responsible and qualified may respond. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work and construction drawings in attachments; (2) Site visit requirements and schedule Next step: Submit capability statement by November 6, 2026 if interested. This response may lead to a small-business set-aside bid opportunity.

What: Replace flooring at 3 VA buildings in McClellan (Clinic Building 98, Admin Building 209, Admin Building 949). 160 calendar days to complete after work starts. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: McClellan, CA (three locations) Deadline: November 17, 2026 Who can bid: Only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). You must be certified as SDVOSB to bid. Key requirements: Bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond required with your bid. Site visit mandatory before bidding. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Next step: Email questions to Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov by November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. Schedule and attend the required site visit. Submit sealed bid by deadline.

What: Build a modular imaging center at a VA facility in French Camp, CA. This is Amendment 0002 to a suspended solicitation (RFQ 36C26127Q0029). Design changes require revised documents. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: French Camp, CA Deadline: December 4, 2026 Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) only Key requirements: See notice Next step: Watch SAM.gov for the revised solicitation documents. Do not submit quotes until new documents are posted.

What: Replace flooring (carpet and luxury vinyl tile), resilient base, corner guards, and paint on 2nd and 3rd floors of Building 650. Approximately 38,000 square feet. Work outside normal hours (before 7:30 AM or after 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday; weekends allowed). No specific end date stated. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655 Deadline: November 12, 2026 Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) only Key requirements: Site visit strongly encouraged and must be coordinated with Contracting Officer. Follow VA infection control procedures. All work complies with federal, state, local, and VA regulations. See notice for specifications. Next step: Contact the Contracting Officer to schedule your required site visit before bidding.

What: General construction, repair, and renovation at Naval bases and Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego. Multiple task orders estimated $2,000–$2,000,000 each. Base contract 2 years plus 3-year option (5 years total). Total estimated value $99,000,000. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Base Coronado, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California Deadline: October 28, 2026 (deadline to respond to this market research survey, not a bid) Who can bid: Only Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) certified by the SBA. This survey also welcomes responses from small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, HUBZone certified firms, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for comparison purposes. Key requirements: Current bonding capacity required. Physical office within 150 miles/3-hour radius of installations. Three to five recent government/commercial projects (completed within 5 years, minimum $100,000 each). Must self-perform 50% of construction work. OSHA safety rates (DART and TRC) for 2023–2025. Check before bidding: Full scope of work and specific project types in attachments. Whether your firm meets the 50% self-performance requirement for your past projects. Next step: Email the Navy the Sources Sought Contractor Information Form with your firm details, certifications, bonding capacity, relevant project experience, and safety records. Register in SAM.gov immediately if not already registered.

What: Reinforce and retexture a portion of the ceiling at the Schwartz Federal Building in San Diego, CA. Exact scope and quantity not stated in this advance notice. Buyer: GSA (General Services Administration) Where: Schwartz Federal Building, San Diego, CA Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as 'small' under the size standard for NAICS code 236220, registered in SAM.gov. SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work, including exact ceiling area and retexturing specifications; (2) Wage determination and prevailing wage requirements Next step: Monitor for the full solicitation (expected within 15 days). Register in SAM.gov now if not already registered.

What: Maintain 130+ facilities and equipment at Vandenberg Space Force Base including water/gas systems, roads, generators, HVAC, waste systems, roofing, cranes, elevators. Inspect and certify equipment. Execute repair projects and standby support for launches. Period: 3 years from April 1, 2028. Buyer: Department of the Air Force, 30th Contracting Squadron Where: Lompoc, CA (Vandenberg Space Force Base) Deadline: February 1, 2027 Who can bid: Only small businesses (under $47 million revenue). This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses only. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Register for Industry Day (September 22-23, 2026) by September 11, 2026 at 16:30 PT. Bring valid ID. No photography allowed on base.

What: Grounds maintenance services for Riverside National Cemetery. Full scope, quantities, and performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Riverside, California Deadline: October 27, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through VetCert program are eligible to submit proposals. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Review the complete Statement of Work (PWS) and all six amendments to understand the full scope of grounds maintenance required; (2) Confirm all bonding, insurance, licensing, wage determination, and past performance requirements in the complete solicitation documents. Next step: Contact Ralph.Crum@va.gov to obtain the base solicitation and amendments 0001–0006 if you do not have them. Review all documents carefully before submitting questions by October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

What: Protective Security Officer (PSO) services for Los Angeles area federal facility. Scope, quantity, and period of performance details to be confirmed in full solicitation. Buyer: Office of Procurement Operations Where: Los Angeles, California Deadline: November 20, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all eligible businesses. No set-aside restrictions. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Read the full solicitation when released. Prepare your company qualifications, insurance, and staffing plan. Submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Operate two cafeterias and one mobile food truck at Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin. Base contract period: December 30, 2026 to December 29, 2028 (2 years), with eight optional 1-year renewals. You pay the NAFI a monthly fee or percentage of gross sales, whichever is greater. Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Where: Tracy, CA Deadline: November 2, 2026 Who can bid: This contract has a restricted set-aside—see the full notice to confirm your eligibility. Key requirements: Must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Site visit must be completed by October 28, 2026. Other requirements not stated in the notice summary. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work, menu requirements, and food service standards for both cafeterias and food truck. (2) Insurance and bonding requirements, and any licenses required to operate food service in California. Next step: Visit the Defense Distribution Depot by October 28, 2026. Submit written questions by October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST to stephen.villamil@dla.mil. Submit your proposal by November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.