Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — May 25, 2026

Today, 18 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 3 specifically set aside for small businesses, representing 17% of the total. The remaining 15 are unrestricted and open to all bidders. Small business…

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Set-Aside Opportunities
17%
of All SAM.gov Postings
18
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

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SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside

Analysis

Today, 18 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 3 specifically set aside for small businesses, representing 17% of the total. The remaining 15 are unrestricted and open to all bidders. Small business set-asides fall entirely under the SBA Total Small Business category.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside contracts today are the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA KH) with two opportunities and the Region 9 Emergency Preparedness office with one. The relevant NAICS codes include septic tank services, transportation and warehousing, and solid waste collection, indicating sectors where demand exists. Understanding which agencies and sectors are posting helps focus business development efforts on the most promising leads.

To take advantage of these opportunities, small businesses should filter their SAM.gov searches by set-aside type to quickly identify relevant contracts. Setting up a daily email digest for new postings can ensure timely awareness, and tracking response deadlines is essential to avoid missing submissions. Staying organized and responsive increases the chances of winning federal contracts.

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 REGION 9: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN NAICS 483211 — NAICS 483211 (Transportation and Warehousing) Closes 2026-05-25
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA5234 AFICA KH NAICS 562991 — Septic Tank and Related Services Closes 2026-05-28
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA5234 AFICA KH NAICS 562111 — Solid Waste Collection Closes 2026-05-28

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