How do I find Sole Source contracts in South Carolina?

Sole Source contracts in South Carolina are posted on federal (SAM.gov) and state procurement portals. Federal set-aside contracts require Sole Source certification through certify.SBA.gov. South Carolina state contracts may also have separate small-business preference programs — South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), South Carolina Resident Bidder Preference. ProcureTap aggregates both federal and state-level opportunities and filters by set-aside indicators when the source data includes them.

Does South Carolina have its own equivalent of Sole Source?

South Carolina's state-level small-business programs include: South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); South Carolina Resident Bidder Preference. These state programs are separate from the federal Sole Source program and have their own certification processes. Statutory reference: South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code (Title 11 Chapter 35).

Where can I register as a Sole Source vendor in South Carolina?

Federal Sole Source certification is handled by the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. For South Carolina state contracts, additional vendor registration is required at South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBOSC) (https://procurement.sc.gov/). Most local agencies have their own procurement platforms (Bonfire, PlanetBids, DemandStar, etc.) — one registration per platform typically covers all agencies on that platform.

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.

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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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Sole Source program at a glance

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Where to register in South Carolina

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