Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — April 8, 2026

98 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Apr 8. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

98
Set-Aside Opportunities
56%
of All SAM.gov Postings
175
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

82
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
11
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
5
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Analysis

Today, 175 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 98 of them—56 percent—set aside specifically for small businesses. Among these set-asides, 82 are open to all small businesses, while 11 target service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 5 are reserved for women-owned small businesses. The remaining 77 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all bidders.

For small business contractors, this means there is a strong emphasis on set-aside programs, particularly the SBA Total Small Business set-aside, which dominates the landscape. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is the most active agency today, posting 76 opportunities, making it a key focus for businesses in manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Targeting active agencies and NAICS codes like electronic component manufacturing and electrical equipment will sharpen your business development efforts.

To capitalize on these opportunities, filter your SAM.gov searches by set-aside type to match your business certification and capabilities. Set up daily email alerts to stay ahead of new postings and keep a close eye on response deadlines to avoid missing out. Consistent monitoring and timely submissions are essential to converting these leads into contracts.

Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities

Most Active NAICS Codes for Small Business

The following industry codes saw the most set-aside activity today. Click any code to view the full market intelligence profile.

Sample Opportunities (Closing Soonest)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Closes 2026-04-08
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF NAICS 332912 — Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-13
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN NAICS 481219 — NAICS 481219 (Transportation and Warehousing) Closes 2026-04-13
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) NAICS 811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Closes 2026-04-14
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-15
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W6QM MICC-FT DRUM NAICS 333517 — Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types and Metal Forming Types) Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-15

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