Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Federal Contracting Opportunities — October 23, 2026

16 small business set-aside opportunities posted on SAM.gov on Oct 23. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs included.

16
Set-Aside Opportunities
44%
of All SAM.gov Postings
36
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

13
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
2
HUBZone Set-Aside
1
SBP

Analysis

Today, 36 new federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 16 of those (44%) specifically set aside for small businesses. Among the set-aside opportunities, 13 are reserved under the SBA Total Small Business program, two for HUBZone firms, and one for the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program. The remaining 20 opportunities are unrestricted, open to all businesses regardless of size.

For small business contractors, this means focusing on the SBA Total Small Business set-aside program offers the most access, given it accounts for the bulk of today’s opportunities. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is the top agency posting set-aside contracts, followed by other DLA and NAVFACSYSCOM locations, highlighting where federal demand is concentrated. Targeting these agencies and understanding their procurement trends can sharpen your business development efforts and improve your chances of winning contracts.

To act on these opportunities, use SAM.gov’s filters to narrow your search by set-aside type and agency, ensuring you only review relevant solicitations. Setting up a daily digest for your preferred NAICS codes and set-aside categories can save time and keep you informed of new postings. Be vigilant about response deadlines to avoid missing out on competitive bids.

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 INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS NAICS 485999 — NAICS 485999 (Transportation and Warehousing) Closes 2026-10-26
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside INCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION(ISS70) NAICS 312112 — NAICS 312112 (Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Manufacturing) Closes 2026-11-04
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NAICS 333618 — Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing Closes 2026-11-06
HUBZone Set-Aside DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NAICS 334417 — Electronic Connector Manufacturing Closes 2026-11-06
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NAICS 333613 — Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing Closes 2026-11-06
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NAICS 336340 — Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing Closes 2026-11-06

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