Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — October 21, 2026

1 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Oct 21. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

1
Set-Aside Opportunities
17%
of All SAM.gov Postings
6
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

1
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside

Analysis

Today on SAM.gov, six new federal contracting opportunities were posted, with only one reserved exclusively for small businesses, making up 17 percent of the total. The remaining five opportunities are unrestricted and open to all businesses. The single small business set-aside falls under the SBA Total Small Business program.

For small business contractors, this means that while opportunities are limited today, there is still potential in targeted industries and agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT) is currently the most active agency posting a small business opportunity, specifically in Industrial Valve Manufacturing (NAICS 332911). Focusing on agencies and NAICS codes with demonstrated small business activity can help refine your business development efforts.

To take advantage of these opportunities, use SAM.gov’s filters to focus on set-aside types relevant to your business, such as SBA Total Small Business. Set up a daily opportunity digest to stay informed and ensure you track response deadlines carefully to avoid missing submissions. Staying organized and proactive is key in a competitive federal contracting environment.

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 WEAPONS SUPPORT NAICS 332911 — Industrial Valve Manufacturing Closes 2026-11-02

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