Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — April 30, 2026

Today, April 30, 2026, there are 541 federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with 155 (29%) reserved specifically for small businesses. Of these set-asides, 121 are general SBA small business set-asides, while the rest…

155
Set-Aside Opportunities
29%
of All SAM.gov Postings
541
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

121
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
23
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
4
8(a) Business Development Program
4
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
2
8(a) Sole Source
1
SDVOSB Sole Source

Analysis

Today, April 30, 2026, there are 541 federal contracting opportunities posted on SAM.gov, with 155 (29%) reserved specifically for small businesses. Of these set-asides, 121 are general SBA small business set-asides, while the rest include targeted programs like Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (23 opportunities), 8(a) Business Development (4), and Women-Owned Small Business (4). The remainder are unrestricted, totaling 386 opportunities available to all vendors.

For small business contractors, the most active agencies posting set-aside opportunities today include DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Troop Support, and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, which together account for nearly half of the small business postings. Targeting these agencies can improve your chances, especially if you align with the top NAICS codes like commercial building construction, hardware manufacturing, and aircraft parts production. Focusing your business development efforts on these programs and sectors can help you optimize your pursuit of federal contracts.

To take advantage of these opportunities, regularly filter SAM.gov searches by relevant set-aside types to quickly identify contracts you qualify for. Setting up a daily digest on the platform will keep you informed without constant manual searching. Be sure to monitor response deadlines closely, as timely submissions are critical to being considered for federal awards.

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 MARITIME - PORTSMOUTH NAICS 332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Closes 2012-05-12
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) NAICS 562998 — All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services Closes 2026-04-30
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NSWC DAHLGREN Closes 2026-04-30
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA LAND AND MARITIME NAICS 336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-30
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH NAICS 333612 — Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-30
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside FA4855 27 SOCONS LGC NAICS 334310 — Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-01

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