Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — April 29, 2026

Today, there are 194 new federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with 116 of those reserved exclusively for small businesses, representing 60% of the total. Among the set-asides, the majority fall under the SBA Total Small…

116
Set-Aside Opportunities
60%
of All SAM.gov Postings
194
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

77
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
28
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
8
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
3
HUBZone Set-Aside

Analysis

Today, there are 194 new federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with 116 of those reserved exclusively for small businesses, representing 60% of the total. Among the set-asides, the majority fall under the SBA Total Small Business category with 77 opportunities, followed by 28 opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, 8 for Women-Owned Small Businesses, and 3 for HUBZone firms. The remaining 78 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all businesses.

For small business contractors, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the dominant source of opportunities, especially DLA Troop Support, which posted 107 out of the 116 set-aside opportunities today. This concentration suggests a strong focus on supply and logistics contracts, particularly in manufacturing sectors such as industrial fans, aircraft parts, and chemical and plastics manufacturing. Targeting these active agencies and relevant NAICS codes can improve your chances of winning contracts by aligning your business profile with current federal demand.

To capitalize on these opportunities, use SAM.gov’s filtering tools to narrow searches by set-aside program and NAICS codes relevant to your business. Setting up daily email alerts for new postings can help you respond promptly, as many federal solicitations have tight deadlines. Staying organized and proactive in monitoring these postings increases your ability to submit competitive bids on contracts suited to your capabilities.

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 NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services Closes 2026-05-01
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) NAICS 238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Closes 2026-05-06
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) DLA AVIATION NAICS 332618 — Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-07
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-07
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA AVIATION NAICS 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-07
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA TROOP SUPPORT NAICS 327999 — NAICS 327999 (Chemical, Plastics, Paper, and Nonmetallic Manufacturing) Closes 2026-05-11

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