Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 93 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 35 of those (38%) reserved exclusively for small businesses. Most of the set-aside opportunities fall under the SBA Total Small Business program, totaling 33, while Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned small business set-asides each had one posting. The remaining 58 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all businesses.
For small business contractors, the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the most active agency, particularly DLA Land and Maritime with 13 new postings, followed by DLA Aviation and other defense-related entities. The focus on manufacturing-related NAICS codes, such as motor vehicle parts and hardware manufacturing, highlights where demand is concentrated. Understanding which agencies and set-aside programs are posting frequently allows business development teams to tailor their outreach and proposal efforts more effectively.
To capitalize on these opportunities, small businesses should use SAM.gov filters to narrow searches by set-aside type and NAICS code relevant to their capabilities. Setting up a daily digest email will help stay current with new postings and avoid missing deadlines. Promptly reviewing solicitation requirements and preparing submissions ahead of due dates is essential to remain competitive in this fast-moving federal marketplace.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 13 opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 4 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 3 opportunities
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST — 2 opportunities
- NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA — 2 opportunities
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) — 1 opportunity
- W7ND USPFO ACTIVITY MDANG 175 — 1 opportunity
- NER SERVICES MABO (43000) — 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.
- 336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3 opportunities)
- 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 336320 — Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 332991 — Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (2 opportunities)
- 335311 — Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (1 opportunities)
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