Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — May 7, 2026

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

Analysis

Today on SAM.gov, 73 federal contracting opportunities were posted, with only two reserved specifically for small businesses, making up about 3% of the total. Both set-aside opportunities fall under the SBA Total Small Business program, while the remaining 71 are unrestricted. This limited number highlights the competitive nature of set-aside contracts on any given day.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside opportunities today are DLA LAND AND MARITIME and DLA AVIATION, each offering one contract. The opportunities are concentrated in manufacturing-related NAICS codes, specifically hardware and small arms manufacturing, suggesting these sectors currently have targeted demand. Focusing BD efforts on these agencies and NAICS codes can improve alignment with available contracts and increase the chances of success.

To stay competitive, small business owners and BD professionals should use SAM.gov’s filtering tools to focus on set-aside opportunities like the SBA Total Small Business program. Setting up daily email digests can help track new postings promptly, and monitoring response deadlines closely is critical to ensure timely submissions. Regularly reviewing and refining search criteria will keep your pipeline relevant and actionable.

Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities

• DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 1 opportunity
• DLA AVIATION — 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.

• 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
• 332994 — Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (1 opportunities)

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