Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — May 8, 2026

Today, SAM.gov posted 90 new federal contracting opportunities, with 8 of these (about 9%) set aside exclusively for small businesses under SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The remaining 82 opportunities are unrestricted,…

8
Set-Aside Opportunities
9%
of All SAM.gov Postings
90
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

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SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside

Analysis

Today, SAM.gov posted 90 new federal contracting opportunities, with 8 of these (about 9%) set aside exclusively for small businesses under SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The remaining 82 opportunities are unrestricted, open to all businesses regardless of size. This distribution highlights a modest but steady flow of small business-specific contracts available on the platform.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside opportunities include NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, W7MX USPFO Activity CAANG 144, and FA5234 AFICA KH, each offering two contracts today. Key NAICS codes to monitor are in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning, as well as building construction and specialty trades, signaling where demand is focused. Aligning your business development efforts with these agencies and industry codes can improve your chances of winning contracts.

To stay competitive, use SAM.gov’s filtering tools to target set-aside contracts that match your capabilities and industry codes. Set up daily email digests to receive timely updates on new postings and closely track response deadlines to ensure your proposals are submitted on time. Consistent monitoring and quick action are essential to capitalize on these federal contracting opportunities.

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 W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 144 NAICS 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Closes 2026-05-09
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA5234 AFICA KH NAICS 238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors Closes 2026-05-11
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA5234 AFICA KH NAICS 332311 — Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-12
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH Closes 2026-05-14
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 144 NAICS 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Closes 2026-05-22
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG Closes 2026-06-18

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