Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — August 5, 2026

35 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Aug 5. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

35
Set-Aside Opportunities
38%
of All SAM.gov Postings
93
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

33
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
1
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
1
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

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

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.

Sample Opportunities (Closing Soonest)

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA MARITIME - PEARL HARBOR NAICS 326112 — NAICS 326112 (Chemical, Plastics, Paper, and Nonmetallic Manufacturing) Closes 2026-08-06
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA NAICS 611420 — NAICS 611420 (Educational Services) Closes 2026-08-10
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA4427 60 CONS LGC NAICS 339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-11
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) NAICS 325120 — NAICS 325120 (Chemical, Plastics, Paper, and Nonmetallic Manufacturing) Closes 2026-08-11
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332991 — Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-12
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W7ND USPFO ACTIVITY MDANG 175 NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Closes 2026-08-12

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