Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — April 21, 2026

Today, 128 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 48 of those (38%) set aside specifically for small businesses. Among the set-asides, 36 are general small business opportunities, 9 are reserved for…

48
Set-Aside Opportunities
38%
of All SAM.gov Postings
128
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

36
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
9
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
2
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
1
SDVOSB Sole Source

Analysis

Today, 128 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 48 of those (38%) set aside specifically for small businesses. Among the set-asides, 36 are general small business opportunities, 9 are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), 2 for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), and 1 is an SDVOSB sole source opportunity. The remaining 80 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all bidders.

For small business contractors, the focus should be on targeting the set-aside programs where activity is highest, especially the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside and SDVOSB categories. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), particularly its Aviation division, is the top agency posting small business opportunities today, which suggests that businesses in manufacturing and aviation-related NAICS codes should prioritize proposals in these areas. Understanding which agencies and industries are active helps streamline business development efforts toward the most promising contracts.

To take advantage of these opportunities, small business owners and BD professionals should use SAM.gov’s filtering tools to search by set-aside type and industry codes relevant to their capabilities. Setting up a daily digest email will keep you informed about new postings without constant manual checks. Always monitor response deadlines closely to ensure timely submissions and consider focusing on the most active programs and agencies to increase your chances of winning 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)

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332991 — Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) DLA AVIATION NAICS 335931 — Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332991 — Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-29

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