Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 282 federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 114 (40%) reserved specifically for small businesses. Of these set-aside opportunities, 100 are under the general SBA Total Small Business program, while Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned small businesses each have 7 dedicated opportunities. The remaining 168 postings are open to all businesses without restrictions.
For small business contractors, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the most active agency, especially DLA Aviation, which posted 72 small-business set-aside opportunities. This concentration highlights where business development efforts should focus, particularly in manufacturing sectors like hardware and electronic components, corresponding to NAICS codes such as 332722 and 335311. Targeting these programs and agencies increases the chances of success by aligning capabilities with high-demand areas.
To take advantage of these opportunities, small businesses should use SAM.gov’s filtering tools to search by set-aside program and agency, ensuring they only review relevant postings. Setting up a daily digest will help monitor new opportunities as they appear, and staying mindful of response deadlines is crucial to submit timely, competitive proposals.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 72 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 20 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 15 opportunities
- DLA TROOP SUPPORT — 5 opportunities
- 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) — 1 opportunity
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) — 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.
- 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (12 opportunities)
- 335311 — Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (8 opportunities)
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
- 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
- 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (4 opportunities)
- 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (4 opportunities)
- 335931 — Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (4 opportunities)
- 336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3 opportunities)
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