Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Set-Aside Spotlight — May 1, 2026

Today on SAM.gov, 196 federal contracting opportunities were posted, with 74 reserved specifically for small businesses, making up 38% of all listings. Of these set-asides, the majority fall under the SBA Total Small Business program with…

74
Set-Aside Opportunities
38%
of All SAM.gov Postings
196
Total Postings Today

Set-Aside Program Breakdown

59
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside
10
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
2
8(a) Business Development Program
1
SBP
1
8(a) Sole Source
1
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise

Analysis

Today on SAM.gov, 196 federal contracting opportunities were posted, with 74 reserved specifically for small businesses, making up 38% of all listings. Of these set-asides, the majority fall under the SBA Total Small Business program with 59 opportunities, followed by 10 for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and smaller numbers across 8(a), SBP, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise programs. The remaining 122 opportunities are unrestricted and open to all businesses.

For small business contractors, this means there is a steady flow of targeted opportunities, especially within the SBA Total Small Business and SDVOSB programs, which dominate today's set-aside landscape. Agencies like NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech and NAVAIR Warfare Center are among the top posters, indicating a focus on defense-related contracts that may require specialized capabilities. Understanding which agencies and programs are most active can help you prioritize where to invest your business development efforts and tailor your proposals accordingly.

To take advantage of these opportunities, use the filtering tools on SAM.gov to narrow searches by set-aside type and NAICS codes relevant to your business. Setting up a daily email digest will ensure you receive new postings promptly, allowing you to monitor deadlines closely and prepare timely, competitive responses. Staying organized and proactive is key to maximizing your chances of winning 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 NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH NAICS 332994 — Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing Closes 2026-04-30
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside TRACEN CAPE MAY(00042) NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Closes 2026-05-01
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside COMMANDER NAICS 562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Closes 2026-05-01
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-04
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK NAICS 314999 — NAICS 314999 (Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Manufacturing) Closes 2026-05-04
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside DLA LAND AND MARITIME NAICS 332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Closes 2026-05-04

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