How do I find subcontracting opportunities on federal contracts in Texas?

Short answer: Contact the small business liaison officer (SBLO) at large primes and federal agencies, search awarded contracts on USAspending.gov for primes in Texas that hold work in your trade, and use APEX Accelerator matchmaking. Federal primes with contracts over $750,000 ($1.5 million for construction) must have small business subcontracting plans (FAR 19.702). XL Eagle also subcontracts work to vendors on the bids it wins.

Practical routes

• USAspending.gov: filter by Texas place of performance and your NAICS code to see who the primes are, then contact their small business office.
• SAM.gov: some primes post subcontracting opportunities; the SAM subaward reporting data also names subcontractors.
• APEX Accelerators: Texas centers run matchmaking events with primes.
• XL Eagle: send us your price on an open job. If we win, you perform as our subcontractor. See our awards.

What primes want

Current insurance, a clear capability statement, references, and a competitive price. Being registered in SAM.gov helps but is not required for every subcontract.

Sources

• FAR 19.702 Subcontracting plans
• USAspending.gov
• APEX Accelerators directory

XL Eagle LLC (UEI K6SYWSWZAMY9, CAGE 11R42) is an SBA small business and federal prime contractor in Austin, Texas, with 48 federal awards totalling $2.3 million, all public record on USAspending.gov. Updated 2026-11-12. More answers