State Trade Expansion Program 2026

The State Trade Expansion Program 2026 is a federal solicitation issued by the Small Business Administration under solicitation number SB-OIT-STEP-2026-01, posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. This initiative is classified under NAICS code 561520 and is intended to support state-level efforts to enhance international trade opportunities for small businesses. The contact for inquiries is Benee Edwards, identified as the Grantor, reachable via email at step@sba.gov or phone at 202-272-3268, with additional information available through the Grants.gov portal. While the program is framed as a solicitation, the available documentation does not contain standard contract components typically found in federal procurement instruments, including detailed statements of work, performance requirements, delivery schedules, pricing details, evaluation criteria, or award terms. There is no indication of set-aside status, funding amount, or specific deliverables, and no attachments, certifications, or administrative data have been provided in the published materials. The absence of FAR sections such as A through M and the lack of defined clauses or conditions suggest this is a grant-focused opportunity rather than a traditional contract, with the federal agency relying on grant application processes to administer funding for state trade promotion activities.