Federal HUBZone Contracts (LA)
What is the HUBZone set-aside?
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program reserves federal contracts for small businesses with their principal office in a HUBZone-designated geography (qualified census tracts, qualified non-metropolitan counties, lands within Indian reservations, or base-closure communities) AND at least 35% of employees residing in a HUBZone. The 3% government-wide HUBZone contracting goal sits alongside SDVOSB and WOSB as the smallest dedicated set-aside categories by total dollars, but HUBZone awards typically run higher per-contract because eligible firms are scarce and competition within set-asides is light. HUBZone designations were redrawn in 2021-2023 with maps now frozen until 2028 — most current HUBZones will retain status through that period (giving long firm-planning visibility).
Certification path: SBA certify.SBA.gov — HUBZone Map verification + employee-residency documentation (state-issued ID for each 35%+ employee) + financial statements + proof of principal-office location. Annual recertification.
Top Awardees in this Set-Aside
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDINGS ETCETERA, INC CAGE 3MWV4 | 2 | $493K |
| VIXEN LLC CAGE 7VYT8 | 2 | $11.0M |
| X CELL MANAGEMENT INC CAGE 5NT39 | 2 | $1.6M |
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC CAGE 36CC8 | 2 | $1.4M |
| PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC CAGE 7KU41 | 2 | $70.8M |
| LOCG LLC CAGE 8YHX7 | 2 | $1.2M |
| QUADRANT CONSTRUCTION INC CAGE 537G2 | 1 | $202K |
| G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC CAGE 53GL1 | 1 | $2.9M |
| FEDCON-1, LLC CAGE 5SJA5 | 1 | $31.1M |
| TRI-CITY INDUSTRIAL, LLC CAGE 5ZEA5 | 1 | $295K |
| KING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC CAGE 60AD7 | 1 | $1.2M |
| CIVIL WORKS CONTRACTING LLC CAGE 6BXH9 | 1 | $549K |
| NEW DOMINION CONSTRUCTION LLC CAGE 6JWF8 | 1 | $165.0M |
| MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC. CAGE 6UG82 | 1 | $49.0M |
| JUSTIN J. REEVES, L.L.C CAGE 6XNR6 | 1 | $157K |
| AVIATE ENTERPRISES, INC. CAGE 7BCA8 | 1 | $22K |
| AC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC CAGE 7FPJ7 | 1 | $384K |
| L 4 ENTERPRISES, INC. CAGE 7JAN1 | 1 | $44K |
| ADVANCIA GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC CAGE 7Q4W9 | 1 | $508K |
| TRADEWINDS MECHANICAL L.L.C CAGE 7Z8A1 | 1 | $915K |
Award Trends (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | $975.1M |
| 2025 | 18 | $133.2M |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 1,352 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 31 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 27 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 21 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 11 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 9 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 7 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 7 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 5 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 3 |
Top NAICS Codes in this Set-Aside
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 186 |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | 121 |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 55 |
| 334417 | - | 50 |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 42 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 39 |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 39 |
| 335313 | - | 35 |
| 334310 | - | 31 |
| 332618 | - | 26 |
Top States for HUBZone Contracts
| State | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Tennessee TN | 9 |
| Ohio OH | 9 |
| California CA | 7 |
| North Carolina NC | 7 |
| Louisiana LA | 7 |
Active Opportunities
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 53--BOLT,INTERNAL WRENCH | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-20T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 53--CLAMP,LOOP | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-27T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 10--TRACK ASSEMBLY,CHUTE | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-27T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONME | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 59--SWITCH,BOX | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 28--OUTBOARD ENGINE | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| JBSA FSH B2652 Harlequin Theater Demo w/Abatement | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-30T17:00:00+02:00 |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract - Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchana | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-24T14:00:00+02:00 |
| Creech AFB B225 HVAC Replacement | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-22T19:00:00+02:00 |
| 62--BALLAST,LAMP | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-20T06:00:00+02:00 |
How to Win HUBZone Contracts
HUBZone is the highest-margin federal set-aside category for the smallest pool of qualifying firms — sole-source authority runs to $7M for manufacturing and $4.5M for services / everything else, identical to 8(a). Combine HUBZone with another preference (HUBZone-WOSB, HUBZone-SDVOSB, HUBZone-8(a)) to stack programs and unlock 'price evaluation preferences' in full-and-open competitions (10% price advantage for HUBZone firms in non-set-aside competitions). The 35%-employee-residency requirement is the operational hard part: firms must continually track and document employee residency. USDA Forest Service, USACE Districts, and DoE National Labs are the top HUBZone-friendly buyers — they actively prioritize HUBZone set-asides.
Entry barriers: 35%-of-employees-in-HUBZone is a continual operational constraint — losing employees in HUBZone or hiring outside HUBZone breaks compliance. SBA conducts unannounced site visits. Principal-office relocation triggers re-verification.
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