Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — August 11, 2026

8 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Aug 11. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

8
Set-Aside Opportunities
26%
of All SAM.gov Postings
31
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

6
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
1
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
1
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Analysis

Today on SAM.gov, 31 federal contracting opportunities were posted, with eight set aside specifically for small businesses, representing 26 percent of all listings. Of these set-asides, six are for the SBA Total Small Business program, one for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and one for Women-Owned Small Businesses. The remaining 23 opportunities are unrestricted, offering a broad field of competition.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies include DLA Land and Maritime, which posted two set-aside opportunities, along with AFTC PZZ, Network Contract Office 15, and DLA Troop Support each posting one. The mix of set-aside programs shows continued emphasis on general small business participation, with focused opportunities for SDVOSB and WOSB firms. Targeting agencies with recurring postings and understanding relevant NAICS codes, like machinery manufacturing and medical instrument manufacturing, can sharpen your business development efforts.

To stay competitive, filter opportunities on SAM.gov by set-aside program to quickly identify relevant bids, and set up daily email digests to avoid missing new postings. Monitor deadlines closely to ensure timely responses, as federal solicitations often have strict submission windows. Regularly updating your profile and capabilities on SAM.gov will also improve your visibility to contracting officers.

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 FA5270 18 CONS PK NAICS 332216 — NAICS 332216 (Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transportation Manufacturing) Closes 2026-08-13
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA9302 AFTC PZZ NAICS 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Systems and Instruments Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-13
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA TROOP SUPPORT NAICS 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-17
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA LAND AND MARITIME NAICS 336611 — Ship Building and Repairing Closes 2026-08-21
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA LAND AND MARITIME NAICS 333998 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-21
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) DLA LAND AND MARITIME NAICS 335999 — All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Closes 2026-08-21

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