Set-Aside Program Breakdown
Analysis
Today, 691 federal contracting opportunities were posted on SAM.gov, with 259 reserved specifically for small businesses, representing 37% of all new listings. Among these set-asides, the majority are under the SBA Total Small Business program, while smaller shares are designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and HUBZone businesses. The opportunities span a range of industries, with a noticeable concentration in manufacturing-related NAICS codes.
For small business contractors, this means the Department of Defense, particularly DLA Land and Maritime, is the primary source of set-aside contracts, making it a key focus for business development efforts. Programs like the SBA Total Small Business set-aside dominate the landscape, but niche categories such as SDVOSB and WOSB also offer targeted opportunities for eligible firms. Understanding which agencies and programs are most active helps prioritize outreach and proposal efforts to increase the chance of winning contracts.
To take advantage of these opportunities, use SAM.gov filters to narrow searches by set-aside type and agency to find the most relevant solicitations. Setting up a daily email digest can help you stay informed without constant manual checking. Be sure to monitor response deadlines closely and prepare proposals well in advance to ensure timely submissions.
Top Agencies Posting Small-Business Opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 160 opportunities
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME — 72 opportunities
- NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH — 8 opportunities
- DLA AVIATION — 4 opportunities
- FA4814 6 CONS PK — 1 opportunity
- W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT WASH OFC — 1 opportunity
- DLA TROOP SUPPORT — 1 opportunity
- SPECIAL MISSION TRAINING CENTER (SM — 1 opportunity
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.
- 332911 — Industrial Valve Manufacturing (28 opportunities)
- 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing (21 opportunities)
- 335313 — Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (10 opportunities)
- 332912 — Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (10 opportunities)
- 333996 — Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (9 opportunities)
- 332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (8 opportunities)
- 332994 — Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (8 opportunities)
- 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (8 opportunities)
Sample Opportunities (Closing Soonest)
Get matched opportunities delivered to your inbox
Atlantic BidFlow scans SAM.gov every morning and sends you only the opportunities that match your NAICS codes, keywords, and set-aside eligibility — filtered and summarized by AI.
Start your free 14-day trial →