How do I find Sole Source contracts in Texas?

Sole Source contracts in Texas are posted on federal (SAM.gov) and state procurement portals. Federal set-aside contracts require Sole Source certification through certify.SBA.gov. Texas state contracts may also have separate small-business preference programs — Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. ProcureTap aggregates both federal and state-level opportunities and filters by set-aside indicators when the source data includes them.

Does Texas have its own equivalent of Sole Source?

Texas's state-level small-business programs include: Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. These state programs are separate from the federal Sole Source program and have their own certification processes. Statutory reference: Texas Government Code Chapter 2155-2157.

Where can I register as a Sole Source vendor in Texas?

Federal Sole Source certification is handled by the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. For Texas state contracts, additional vendor registration is required at Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy (https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd). Most local agencies have their own procurement platforms (Bonfire, PlanetBids, DemandStar, etc.) — one registration per platform typically covers all agencies on that platform.

Sole Source Contracts in Texas

Federal Sole Source set-aside contracts available in Texas plus state-level small-business preferences (Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification). 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.

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Texas state small-business programs

In addition to federal Sole Source set-asides, Texas maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.

Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification

Statutory reference: Texas Government Code Chapter 2155-2157.

Texas HUB program targets 32% combined participation (construction, professional services, other).

Where to register in Texas

Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) / TxSmartBuy is the primary state procurement portal. Register through CMBL (Centralized Master Bidders List) for Texas state opportunities. Additional registration on TxSmartBuy for cooperative purchases.

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Open Sole Source-eligible bids in Texas

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Sole Source program at a glance

Texas state small-business programs

Where to register in Texas

Open Sole Source-eligible bids in Texas

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