Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — April 20, 2026

Today, 148 new federal contract opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 43 of those reserved specifically for small businesses, making up 29% of the total. The majority of set-aside postings fall under the SBA Total Small Business…

43
Set-Aside Opportunities
29%
of All SAM.gov Postings
148
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

36
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
4
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
2
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
1
BICiv

Analysis

Today, 148 new federal contract opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 43 of those reserved specifically for small businesses, making up 29% of the total. The majority of set-aside postings fall under the SBA Total Small Business category, totaling 36, while smaller numbers target service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and historically underutilized business zones. Unrestricted opportunities still dominate the landscape with 105 new postings.

For small business contractors, this means focusing your efforts on the SBA Total Small Business set-asides, as they represent the largest share of opportunities. Key agencies like NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support and DLA Aviation are leading in small business postings, suggesting sectors such as manufacturing and logistics are currently active. Aligning your business development strategy to these agencies and program types can improve your chances by targeting areas with consistent demand.

To act, use SAM.gov’s filters to narrow searches by set-aside type and agency to stay focused on relevant opportunities. Setting up a daily email digest can help you monitor new postings efficiently and ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. Staying organized and responsive to these opportunities will increase your chances of winning small business federal contracts.

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 BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) NAICS 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Closes 2026-04-21
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA DISTRIBUTION NAICS 337215 — NAICS 337215 (Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transportation Manufacturing) Closes 2026-04-22
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER NAICS 115310 — Support Activities for Forestry Closes 2026-04-22
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W7NX USPFO ACTIVITY PA ARNG NAICS 518210 — Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Closes 2026-04-23
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W6QM MICC-FT DRUM NAICS 323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) Closes 2026-04-23
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside W6QM MICC-FDO FT HOOD NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Closes 2026-04-23

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