Small-business set-aside contracts in Kentucky

Right now the most common set-aside for work in Kentucky is Small Business, followed by SDVOSB (2). The busiest buying agencies are Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, with work in places like Louisville, Fort Knox and Philadelphia. Top industries: Construction (5), Lodging & Food Services (1), Manufacturing (1).

Businesses based in Kentucky 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.