Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 703 new contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 293 of those (42%) set aside specifically for small businesses. Among the set-aside opportunities, the majority fall under the SBA Total Small Business category, totaling 203 listings. Other notable programs include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with 52 opportunities and Women-Owned Small Business with 15, while niche programs like the 8(a) and HUBZone have fewer postings.
For small business contractors, this means there are ample chances to compete within targeted set-aside programs, especially if you qualify under SBA’s broad small business category or SDVOSB. Agencies like DLA Troop Support and its aviation and maritime divisions are the most active, offering more than 100 combined opportunities, which signals where business development efforts may yield the best results. Aligning your bidding strategy with these agencies and understanding the prevalent NAICS codes, such as construction and manufacturing, can improve your chances of winning contracts.
To capitalize on these opportunities, use SAM.gov’s filters to narrow searches by set-aside program and agency, focusing on those that match your qualifications and capabilities. Setting up a daily digest will keep you informed of new postings without delay, and monitoring response deadlines closely ensures you don’t miss out on submitting timely bids. Staying organized and proactive is key to leveraging the steady flow of federal contracts available for small businesses today.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA TROOP SUPPORT — 54 opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 25 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 22 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 21 opportunities
- NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH — 11 opportunities
- W6QM MICC-FT DRUM — 7 opportunities
- DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND — 5 opportunities
- 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) — 5 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.
- 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (16 opportunities)
- 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (15 opportunities)
- 339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (9 opportunities)
- 333415 — Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing (9 opportunities)
- 339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (7 opportunities)
- 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
- 333310 — Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (6 opportunities)
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