Sole Source Contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal Sole Source 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.
Sole Source program at a glance
A contract awarded without competition because the agency has determined only one source can perform the work — a procurement method, not a small-business program. Several set-aside programs allow sole-source awards within certain dollar thresholds.
Pennsylvania state small-business programs
In addition to federal Sole Source 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 “sole source” in Pennsylvania. Try browsing all Pennsylvania bids or the national Sole Source program page.