Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today on SAM.gov, there are 370 new federal contracting opportunities available, with 201 of them (54%) set aside specifically for small businesses. These set-aside opportunities include 164 open to all small businesses, 26 reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 9 for women-owned small businesses, and 2 for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The remaining 169 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all vendors regardless of size.
For small business contractors, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the dominant federal buyer posting the majority of opportunities, especially DLA Land and Maritime, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of small business set-aside postings. The high volume of opportunities in manufacturing-related NAICS codes like industrial valves and motor vehicle parts suggests that companies in these sectors should prioritize their business development efforts here. Targeting specific set-aside programs such as the SBA’s total small business set-aside or SDVOSB opportunities can improve chances of winning contracts by aligning with agency priorities and procurement goals.
To take advantage of these opportunities, small business owners should use the filtering tools on SAM.gov to focus on relevant set-aside categories and industries. Setting up daily email alerts or a digest for new postings can help ensure timely responses, as federal contract deadlines tend to be strict. Staying organized and monitoring deadlines closely is essential to converting these opportunities into awarded contracts.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 125 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 57 opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 10 opportunities
- DLA MARITIME - NORFOLK — 3 opportunities
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) — 1 opportunity
- NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION — 1 opportunity
- DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY — 1 opportunity
- DLA TROOP SUPPORT — 1 opportunity
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.
- 332911 — Industrial Valve Manufacturing (18 opportunities)
- 336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (12 opportunities)
- 333613 — Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (11 opportunities)
- 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (11 opportunities)
- 333996 — Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (11 opportunities)
- 333998 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (9 opportunities)
- 332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (5 opportunities)
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