Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — July 16, 2026

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

Analysis

Today, there are 10 new federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with three specifically set aside for small businesses. These set-aside contracts represent 30% of all new listings and fall under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The remaining seven opportunities are unrestricted, open to businesses of all sizes.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside contracts today include DLA Land and Maritime, RCO-HI, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard GF. The opportunity sectors include real estate and leasing, transportation and warehousing, and manufacturing related to metal, machinery, electronics, and transportation. Focusing your business development efforts on these agencies and NAICS codes can improve your chances of winning contracts aligned with your capabilities.

To take advantage of these opportunities, regularly filter SAM.gov listings by set-aside type to quickly identify small business set-asides. Setting up a daily email digest will keep you informed without having to check manually each day. Be sure to monitor response deadlines closely and prepare your proposals promptly to stay competitive.

Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities

• DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 1 opportunity
• 0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI — 1 opportunity
• NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GF — 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.

• 532490 — NAICS 532490 (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing) (1 opportunities)
• 484210 — NAICS 484210 (Transportation and Warehousing) (1 opportunities)
• 331210 — NAICS 331210 (Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transportation Manufacturing) (1 opportunities)

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