Small Business Contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal Small Business set-aside contracts available in Pennsylvania plus state-level small-business preferences (Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business (SDB), Pennsylvania Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.
Small Business program at a glance
A federal contracting requirement that restricts competition on certain contracts to small businesses, as defined by the SBA size standard for the contract's NAICS code. The most common federal set-aside type.
Pennsylvania state small-business programs
In addition to federal Small Business set-asides, Pennsylvania maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business (SDB)
- Pennsylvania Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)
Statutory reference: Pennsylvania Commonwealth Procurement Code (62 Pa.C.S.).
PA SDB program targets 6% participation for small diverse businesses.
Where to register in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania eMarketplace is the primary state procurement portal. Register on eMarketplace for Pennsylvania state procurement. SAP Ariba is used for procurement portal interactions.
No open bids currently matching “small business set-aside” in Pennsylvania. Try browsing all Pennsylvania bids or the national Small Business program page.