Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, there are 50 new federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with 14 specifically set aside for small businesses, making up 28% of all listings. Of these set-asides, 12 fall under the SBA Total Small Business program, while one each are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone small businesses. The remaining 36 opportunities are unrestricted, open to all contractors regardless of size.
For small business contractors, the SBA Total Small Business set-aside remains the most frequent path, while niche programs like SDVOSB and HUBZone offer targeted chances to compete with less competition. Agencies like FA5215 766 ESS PKP and NASA Shared Services Center are active sources of small business contracts, which suggests focusing business development efforts on these agencies could improve win rates. Notably, sectors such as measuring instruments, hardware manufacturing, and support services are seeing set-aside activity, guiding where specialized capabilities might be best positioned.
To stay competitive, small businesses should filter SAM.gov searches by set-aside program to find opportunities matching their certification and capabilities. Setting up a daily opportunity digest can ensure no deadlines are missed, as response windows can be tight. Regularly reviewing and responding promptly to relevant solicitations increases the chances of winning federal contracts.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- FA5215 766 ESS PKP — 2 opportunities
- FWS, GAOA — 1 opportunity
- FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV — 1 opportunity
- NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER — 1 opportunity
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 1 opportunity
- NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND — 1 opportunity
- LOWER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE — 1 opportunity
- DCSO-RICHMOND DIVISION #3 — 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.
- 334513 — Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 333923 — Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 561990 — All Other Support Services (1 opportunities)
- 562111 — Solid Waste Collection (1 opportunities)
- 561210 — Facilities Support Services (1 opportunities)
- 541330 — Engineering Services (1 opportunities)
- 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
Sample Opportunities (Closing Soonest)
Get matched opportunities delivered to your inbox
Atlantic BidFlow scans SAM.gov every morning and sends you only the opportunities that match your NAICS codes, keywords, and set-aside eligibility — filtered and summarized by AI.
Start your free 14-day trial →