Small-business set-aside contracts in Maryland

Right now the most common set-aside for work in Maryland is Small Business, followed by SDVOSB (2), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (1) and 8(a) Sole Source (1). The busiest buying agencies are Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, with work in places like Indian Head, Frederick and Andrews Air Force Base. Top industries: Manufacturing (4), Professional, Scientific & Technical (3), Other Services (1).

Businesses based in Maryland can get free, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, certifications and bids from their local APEX Accelerators (free government contracting help) and Find your SBA district office. Place of performance is where the work happens, not where your business must be located, so read each solicitation's requirements.