Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 17 new contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 3 of those, or 18%, reserved specifically for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The remaining 14 opportunities were unrestricted, open to all businesses. This shows a modest but important presence of small business set-asides in the federal marketplace on this date.
For small business contractors, the key agencies posting set-aside opportunities today include the Department of Commerce’s NIST, Regional Acquisitions Services, and the SFLC Procurement Branch. The most active NAICS codes for set-asides are roofing contractors, electrical equipment manufacturing, and shipbuilding and repairing. Targeting these agencies and industries can sharpen your business development efforts by focusing on where federal buyers are most likely to reserve work for small businesses.
To take advantage of these opportunities, use SAM.gov’s filters to isolate SBA set-aside contracts and set up a daily opportunity digest to stay current. Monitor deadlines closely and prepare your responses promptly to improve your chances of winning awards. Staying organized and proactive is essential in the competitive federal contracting environment.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST — 1 opportunity
- 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS — 1 opportunity
- SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) — 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.
- 238160 — Roofing Contractors (1 opportunities)
- 335999 — All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 336611 — Ship Building and Repairing (1 opportunities)
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