What types of agencies buy Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside 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 Set Aside contracts through their own procurement portals.

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How competitive are Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside government contracts?

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Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside Government Contracts

28 government contract opportunities classified as Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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28 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as Minority Business Enterprise Set Aside.

Ohio Government

Renewal – IronBarcode for mDL

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AI Summary

State of Ohio RFQ for renewal of IronBarcode software for mobile Driver's License (mDL). MBE set-aside applies. Contract period 07/28/2026 to 07/27/2027. Brand specific, firm-fixed pricing required. Bids due 07/24/2026.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Jul 9, 2026Due Jul 24, 2026Request for Quote (RFQ)NAICS 334118Sol: SRC0000040287

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Ohio Government

IRJCF 7/6/2026 Health Class Equipment - Education

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AI Summary

Ohio state government seeks quotes for health class equipment including delivery, setup, and warranty. This is an MBE set aside with award based on lowest total quote and responsiveness.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Jul 6, 2026Due Jul 21, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 423450Sol: SRC0000040243

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Ohio Government

Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop (Developer) - TDC

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AI Summary

RFQ for Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop (Developer) by Ohio Government. MBE set aside. Bidders must be registered with Ohio OBM and provide a 90-day valid quote. Award to lowest responsible bidder.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted May 27, 2026Due Jun 11, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 334111Sol: SRC0000039595

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Ohio Government

Ohio Department of Health-DOH61028-Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness-SFY27-Behavioral Health and Nicotine Use Treatment

Archived

AI Summary

Ohio Department of Health seeks proposals for behavioral health and nicotine use treatment services under an MBE set aside. Proposals due June 17, 2026. Registration in OhioBuys Supplier Portal required.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted May 27, 2026Due Jun 17, 2026Request For Proposal (RFP) (Double Envelope)NAICS 624190Sol: SRC0000039606

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Ohio Government

OSP Contract – FY26 Renewal – Cyacomb

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AI Summary

Ohio state government RFQ for MBE set aside contract renewal with Cyacomb. Requires authorized dealer status and PDF quote submission. Award via purchase order for period 6/13/2026 to 3/25/2027.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted May 13, 2026Due May 26, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 423450Sol: SRC0000039083

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Ohio Government

MacBookPro 14" – External Relations

Archived

AI Summary

RFQ for MacBook Pro 14" laptops for Ohio Government External Relations. Minority Business Enterprise set aside. Bidders must be registered with Ohio OBM and provide a valid quote with contract and product ID references.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted May 4, 2026Due May 19, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 334111Sol: SRC0000038873

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Ohio Government

CJCF Intersession Supplies REQ 4/28/26

Archived

AI Summary

State of Ohio seeks lowest quote for CJCF Intersession Supplies with delivery, setup, and warranty. This is an MBE set aside opportunity with a 60-day price guarantee.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Apr 28, 2026Due May 13, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 423990Sol: SRC0000038798

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Ohio Government

UltraEdit & UltraCompare (Renewal)

Archived

AI Summary

RFQ for renewal of UltraEdit & UltraCompare software licenses for Ohio Government. Requires Ohio OBM registration and is an MBE set aside. Award to lowest responsible bidder.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Apr 27, 2026Due May 12, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 511210Sol: SRC0000038684

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Ohio Government

FY27 - IntelligentID (InnerActiv) - Renewal

Archived

AI Summary

RFQ for renewal of IntelligentID (InnerActiv) software licensing for Ohio Government. Requires MBE set aside, data security form, and OBM registration. Awarded to lowest responsible bidder.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Apr 27, 2026Due May 12, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 541512Sol: SRC0000038688

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Ohio Government

PUC26IT073 - ComponentOne Renewal

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AI Summary

State of Ohio requests quotes for ComponentOne software renewal under an MBE Set Aside. Quotes should be submitted via OhioBuys by May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM.

Ohio · Ohio

Posted Apr 22, 2026Due May 7, 2026Quick QuoteNAICS 511210Sol: SRC0000038641

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