Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — May 14, 2026

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

Analysis

Today on SAM.gov, there are 12 new federal contracting opportunities posted, with three of these set aside exclusively for small businesses, representing 25% of the total. The remaining nine postings are unrestricted and open to all bidders. This mix shows a steady flow of opportunities for small businesses but highlights that most contracts remain open to larger competitors as well.

For small business contractors, the key programs to watch are the SBA Total Small Business Set-Asides, which cover all three of today’s reserved opportunities. Agencies actively posting small business contracts include the USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, and SER East MABO, each offering one opportunity. These agencies and their associated NAICS codes—plumbing and HVAC, information services, and remediation services—signal areas where targeted business development efforts can be most effective.

To stay competitive, small businesses should use SAM.gov’s filters to focus on set-aside opportunities by program and agency. Setting up a daily email digest helps ensure timely awareness of new postings, allowing enough lead time to prepare quality responses. Always monitor response deadlines carefully to avoid missing out on relevant contracts.

Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities

• USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH — 1 opportunity
• NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA — 1 opportunity
• SER EAST MABO(51000) — 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.

• 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (1 opportunities)
• 517112 — NAICS 517112 (Information) (1 opportunities)
• 562910 — Remediation Services (1 opportunities)

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