Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 23 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with six reserved exclusively for small businesses, representing 26% of the total. All six set-aside opportunities fall under the SBA Total Small Business program, while the remaining 17 are unrestricted. This mix offers a moderate number of targeted openings for small business contractors looking to compete in the federal market.
For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside opportunities today are primarily within the Defense Logistics Agency, including DLA Aviation with four postings and DLA Land and Maritime plus USDA-Forest Service each with one. These agencies focus on manufacturing and construction sectors, with top NAICS codes including electronic component manufacturing, transformer manufacturing, valve manufacturing, battery production, and commercial building construction. Understanding which agencies and NAICS codes are most active helps tailor your business development approach to areas with current demand.
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Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 4 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 1 opportunity
- USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 3 — 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.
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 335311 — Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 332911 — Industrial Valve Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 335910 — Battery Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (1 opportunities)
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