Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — April 22, 2026

10 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Apr 22. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

10
Set-Aside Opportunities
24%
of All SAM.gov Postings
41
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

8
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
2
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Analysis

Today, 41 new federal contract opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 10 of these reserved for small businesses, making up about 24% of all listings. Among the set-asides, eight are open to all small businesses while two specifically target Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The remaining 31 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all vendors.

For small business contractors, this means the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program continues to offer the majority of targeted opportunities, with agencies like Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and DLA Troop Support leading postings. Focusing on agencies active in your relevant NAICS codes—such as construction and manufacturing sectors—can improve your chances by aligning your business capabilities with agency needs. Prioritizing set-aside contracts from these agencies helps sharpen your business development efforts and better positions you to compete effectively.

To take advantage of these opportunities, use SAM.gov filters to narrow searches by set-aside type and agency, and set up daily email alerts to stay current. Monitor deadlines closely to ensure timely responses, as missing submission windows can mean lost chances. Consistent tracking and prompt action are key to maintaining a competitive edge in federal contracting.

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 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) NAICS 561710 — Exterminating and Pest Control Services Closes 2026-04-24
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF NAICS 333914 — Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-24
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF NAICS 335313 — Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-24
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA TROOP SUPPORT NAICS 333310 — Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-27
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) NAICS 541380 — Testing Laboratories Closes 2026-04-28
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NER SERVICES MABO (43000) NAICS 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction Closes 2026-04-30

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