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.