Sole Source Contracts in South Carolina

Federal Sole Source set-aside contracts available in South Carolina plus state-level small-business preferences (South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), South Carolina Resident Bidder Preference). 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.

South Carolina state small-business programs

In addition to federal Sole Source set-asides, South Carolina maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.

  • South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
  • South Carolina Resident Bidder Preference

Statutory reference: South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code (Title 11 Chapter 35).

SC offers resident vendor preference of 7% on supply contracts.

Where to register in South Carolina

South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBOSC) is the primary state procurement portal. Register through SC Materials Management Office for state procurement.

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Written by the ProcureTap procurement research team. Last reviewed .