Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — May 12, 2026

6 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on May 12. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

6
Set-Aside Opportunities
35%
of All SAM.gov Postings
17
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

5
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
1
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Analysis

Today, 17 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 6 specifically set aside for small businesses, making up 35% of all listings. Among these set-asides, 5 are reserved under the SBA Total Small Business program and 1 for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The remaining 11 opportunities are unrestricted, open to all contractors regardless of size.

For small business contractors, this means there are targeted chances particularly with agencies like DLA Maritime at Pearl Harbor, which posted two small business opportunities today, as well as the USPFO Activity GU ARNG, SOCNORTH PB, and Network Contract Offices 17 and 22. The variety of industries represented, from construction and manufacturing to computer systems design, highlights where demand is growing and where business development efforts should focus. Understanding which programs and agencies are most active helps prioritize outreach and proposal efforts effectively.

To take advantage of these opportunities, small businesses should use SAM.gov filters to narrow searches by set-aside type and relevant NAICS codes. Setting up a daily digest on SAM.gov can ensure timely awareness of new postings, and tracking submission deadlines closely will improve the chance of successful bids. Staying organized and proactive is key to capitalizing on the current federal contracting environment.

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 MARITIME - PEARL HARBOR NAICS 332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-11
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA MARITIME - PEARL HARBOR NAICS 325520 — NAICS 325520 (Chemical, Plastics, Paper, and Nonmetallic Manufacturing) Closes 2026-05-11
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W7QP USPFO ACTIVITY GU ARNG NAICS 325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-21
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside SOCNORTH PB NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services Closes 2026-05-21
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services Closes 2026-05-25
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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