Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, SAM.gov lists 20 new federal contracting opportunities, with five specifically set aside for small businesses, making up 25% of the total postings. Among these set-aside opportunities, four are open to all small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business program, while one is reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses. The remaining 15 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all vendors.
For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside contracts today are DLA Aviation with three opportunities, USDA ARS AFM APD with one, and FA5682 31 CONS (UNIT 6102) with one. The active NAICS codes cover specialized areas such as electrical contracting, machinery manufacturing, and aeronautical systems, which indicates targeted demand in these sectors. Focusing business development efforts on agencies and NAICS codes with consistent set-aside activity can improve your chances of winning contracts.
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Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 3 opportunities
- USDA ARS AFM APD — 1 opportunity
- FA5682 31 CONS (UNIT 6102) — 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.
- 238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (1 opportunities)
- 333998 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Systems and Instruments Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 336412 — Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
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