The SLED (State, Local, and Education) market represents over $2 trillion in annual procurement — larger than the entire federal contracting market. California alone spends aria-hidden="true" style="position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;"6B+ per year on state contracts. SLED awards move 3–4x faster than federal contracts, require no security clearances, and often allow cooperative purchasing from GSA Schedule vehicles.