Federal Contracts in California
Browse active federal contract opportunities with performance locations in California. Find solicitations on SAM.gov, discover set-aside opportunities, and connect with government agencies looking for contractors in CA.
Federal Contracting in California
The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts each year to businesses across the United States. California is home to numerous federal agencies, military installations, and government facilities that regularly post contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Small businesses in CA can compete for these contracts, especially through set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB.
Whether you're an established federal contractor or just getting started, understanding the contracting landscape in California is key to winning government work. FedOverwatch tracks all active SAM.gov opportunities and can automatically match you with contracts that fit your business profile, certifications, and location.
How to Find California Contracts
Federal contracts with performance locations in California are posted on SAM.gov, the government's official procurement portal. You can search SAM.gov directly, or use FedOverwatch to monitor new opportunities automatically. FedOverwatch scans SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when contracts matching your profile are posted in CA.
To compete for federal contracts in California, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with an active entity registration. If you hold small business certifications, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts that limit competition to certified businesses, giving you a significant advantage.
Set up your FedOverwatch profile with your NAICS codes, certifications, and preferred locations to receive personalized contract alerts for California opportunities as they're posted.
Recent California Opportunities
View all →The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring construction services to correct generator fuel lines at the Medical Center Martinez and Mare Island Clinic. The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has a construction magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
The opportunity involves the extension of an IDIQ MACC SB set-aside contract for new construction, repair, and renovation of waterfront facilities for NAVFAC Southwest. The contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one or a limited number of responsible sources are available.
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is procuring a lease-to-purchase for a warehouse distribution space of approximately 400,000 to 600,000 square feet within 50 miles of its existing West Coast Distribution Center in Chino, CA. The lease will have an initial term of one year with fourteen one-year renewal options, and the government has the option to purchase the facility during the initial term and subsequent option periods.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) Services for the new San Diego Research and Development Facility. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), aims to support the activation of a facility that will enhance veteran healthcare research and development services. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with an estimated performance period of 35 months.
The Postal Service is procuring Contract Delivery Service (CDS) for HCR 961B5 in Truckee, CA. The service is effective March 1, 2026, with proposals due February 17, 2026.
The Department of the Navy intends to award a sole source contract to Jazz Semiconductor Trusted Foundry for the procurement of 55 fabricated half-tile dies. This purchase will be made on a noncompetitive basis under FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested vendors must be registered in SAM and may submit inquiries via email.
The Department of Justice is procuring subsistence services for the Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc, California. The key requirements include providing food and related services to meet the dietary needs of inmates in accordance with federal regulations.
The Department of Defense is procuring sewage pumping services at multiple vault and holding tank locations at Black Butte Lake in Orland, California. The contractor will be responsible for the safe removal and off-site disposal of sewage.
The General Services Administration is procuring office space leases in multiple cities within San Mateo County, California. The key requirement is to submit lease proposals that meet the agency's specifications for office space needs.
The Department of Defense is procuring an IDIQ MACC set-aside for small businesses focused on new construction, repair, and renovation of waterfront facilities for NAVFAC Southwest. This contract extension is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the limited number of responsible sources.
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