What types of agencies buy minority business enterprise services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure minority business enterprise services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue minority business enterprise contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find minority business enterprise contracts with SamSearch?

Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in minority business enterprise?

Yes. Many minority business enterprise contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are minority business enterprise government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in minority business enterprise can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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minority business enterprise Government Contracts

1,314 government contract opportunities classified as minority business enterprise, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

1.3K SLEDUpdated daily

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1,314 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as minority business enterprise.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD

Greenbelt Road Large Valve Vault Replacement

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AI Summary

WSSC seeks contractors for the Greenbelt Road Large Valve Vault Replacement project involving water main replacement, valve vault installation, and demolition in Greenbelt, MD. Proposals due by October 15, 2026.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD · Maryland

Posted Sep 17, 2026Due Oct 15, 2026NAICS 237110Sol: 296004

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Trenton

FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF HOT MIX ASPHALT MATERIAL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

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AI Summary

City of Trenton seeks bids for furnishing and delivery of hot mix asphalt material for public works projects funded in part by CDBG. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and minority participation requirements apply. Bids due September 30, 2026.

Trenton · New Jersey

Posted Sep 16, 2026Due Sep 30, 2026rfpNAICS 324121Sol: 1211

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Ohio Government

FY27 Sayari Graph Negative News

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The State of Ohio seeks quotes from Minority Business Enterprises for FY27 Sayari Graph Negative News services. This RFQ requires submission of a PDF quote by 10/1/2026. The contract term is one year. Registration in OhioBuys is required to participate. Award will be to the lowest responsible MBE quote.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Sep 16, 2026Due Oct 1, 2026Request for Quote (RFQ)NAICS 541690Sol: SRC0000041895

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State University of New York (SUNY)

SUNY Global Center Cabling Project

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AI Summary

SUNY seeks bids for structured cabling installation at the SUNY Global Center in New York City to support security and access control systems, with minority and veteran business participation goals.

new york · new york

Posted Sep 16, 2026Due Oct 21, 2026GeneralNAICS 238210Sol: 2139104

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Ohio Government

OIS-FY27- Dell USB-C Hub Monitor P2425HE (1293124)

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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services requests quotes from Ohio Certified MBE suppliers for Dell USB-C Hub Monitor P2425HE under DAS contract. Award to lowest responsive MBE supplier. Quotes must include DAS contract number and pricing not exceeding DAS contract pricing. Due 9/21/2026 4:15 PM.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Sep 15, 2026Due Sep 21, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 423430Sol: SRC0000041820

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Ohio Government

OIS-FY27- Tripp Lite Hardware Maintenance (1291675)

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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services seeks quotes from Ohio Certified MBE suppliers for Tripp Lite hardware maintenance under existing DAS contracts. Pricing must not exceed DAS contract rates. Award to lowest responsive MBE supplier.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Sep 15, 2026Due Sep 21, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 811212Sol: SRC0000041786

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Signal Requirements- SFY 26/27, 27/28, 28/29 MBE/WBE Opportunities

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New York State DOT seeks contractors for signal installation projects in multiple counties with MBE/WBE goals for SFY 26/27-28/29. Project completion by Nov 2028.

new york · new york

Posted Sep 15, 2026Due Sep 21, 2026Contractor AdsNAICS 237310Sol: 2139066

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Erie County Sewer District NO. 3

Blasdell Village Barn

Archived

AI Summary

Seeking subcontractors for construction of a maintenance building and site development in Blasdell, NY with MBE, WBE, and SDVOB participation goals.

new york · new york

Posted Sep 15, 2026Due Sep 18, 2026Contractor AdsNAICS 236220Sol: 2139023

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Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

MPCTC Commission Conference Room A/V

Archived

AI Summary

Invitation for Bids for a turnkey audio/visual upgrade and integration for the MPCTC Commission Conference Room in Maryland. Limited to certified small business vendors with a 22% MBE goal. Bids due by October 9, 2026, via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system.

maryland · maryland

Posted Sep 14, 2026Due Invalid DateIFB: Invitation for BidNAICS 334310Sol: BPM057969

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WBE/MBE Opportunity - Signal Requirements D265847

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Seeking qualified firms for signal requirements project in New York towns with MWBE and WBE contracting goals. Quotes due by 09/30/2026.

new york · new york

Posted Sep 14, 2026Due Sep 30, 2026Contractor AdsNAICS 237310Sol: 2138995

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minority business enterprise Government Contracts, FAQ

Common questions about finding and winning minority business enterprise government contracts.