Small business set-asides open today
Right now there are 2,106 open federal notices with this set-aside, 1,818 of them open for bids. 1,190 close within the next 7 days. 2,106 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 57,736 small business set-aside solicitations and published 1,402 awards with a median value of $150K. The busiest buyer was the Defense Logistics Agency, with 34,735 solicitations.
With a small business set-aside, only small businesses (under the SBA size standard for the NAICS code) can bid. Fewer companies can compete, so your odds are better if you qualify.
Read more in our guide to small business set-asides.
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- Open notices today
- 2,106 (1,818 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1,190
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 2,106
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 57,736
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 1,402 (median $150K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 22, 2026
Open now page 29 of 71
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 4 days left |
USCGC Smilax Crane Service
US Coast Guard, Atlantic Beach, NC |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, Sou
Departmental Offices |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Mesa Ver
Departmental Offices |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowst
Departmental Offices |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
WCF 0603-1074 Utility Service Body Conversion Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Forest Service, Vancouver, WA |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) Replacement of the 300 Line Chrome Piping
Department of the Army |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Gray Wall Livestock Water Well
Bureau of Land Management |
Small business |
| Oct 26 4 days left |
Saf FRSP Geothermal HVAC SJDS
National Park Service, Woodford, VA |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Duct, Air Conditioning
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Rib, Airfoil
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Skin, Aircraft
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Suppressor, Air Dis
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Valve, Filler
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Blanket Assembly, Ai
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Piston, Linear Actuatin
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Cover Assembly, Ibis
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Armor, Transparent, Vehi
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Panel, Body, Vehicular
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Valve, Brake Pneumatic
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 27 5 days left |
SIMACQ-E30-0034 Cell Phone Repeaters Removal and Replacement
Department of the Navy, Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Brake, Engine
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Duct Assembly
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Oil Pan
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Stiffener, Heatshield, N
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Tank, Fuel, Engine
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Life Raft, Inflatable
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Filter Element, Intake
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Valve, Safety Relief
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Bolt, Machine
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
| Oct 28 5 days left |
Collar, Pin-rivet
Defense Logistics Agency |
Small business |
By state
open today + last 12 months
- California1,593
- Washington1,312
- Virginia1,163
- Texas1,093
- Maryland1,082
- Florida789
- Pennsylvania619
- North Carolina615
- District of Columbia571
- Georgia545
- Oklahoma456
- Maine451
- New York449
- Hawaii439
- Arizona423
- Colorado421
- South Carolina413
- Mississippi380
- Illinois378
- Oregon360
- New Mexico331
- Missouri313
- Ohio302
- Idaho293
- West Virginia291
- Louisiana285
- Alaska266
- Alabama256
- Montana248
- Massachusetts241
- Arkansas241
- Kansas226
- Utah212
- New Jersey210
- Connecticut206
- Michigan204
- Minnesota187
- Wisconsin183
- Indiana176
- Iowa174
- Kentucky168
- North Dakota156
- Nevada155
- Puerto Rico153
- South Dakota152
- Guam147
- Nebraska137
- New Hampshire131
- Wyoming120
- Tennessee114
- Rhode Island113
- Vermont73
- Delaware41
- U.S. Virgin Islands18
By NAICS code
- 332510 Hardware Manufacturing2,546
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing2,509
- 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing2,446
- 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing1,764
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing1,592
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing1,510
- 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing989
- 333613 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing982
- 336390 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing963
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing852
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction837
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing830
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing794
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors770
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing723
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing689
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing679
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing611
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing602
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing593
- 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing588
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing582
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing550
- 335314 Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing539
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance539
Agencies using it
- Defense Logistics Agency35,868
- Department of the Army4,737
- Department of the Air Force3,193
- Department of the Navy3,155
- US Coast Guard2,221
- Forest Service2,039
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons1,378
- Department of Veterans Affairs1,074
- Agricultural Research Service766
- National Park Service493
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration404
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration322
Recent awards
1,402 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | Eagle Synergistic Optimizing Technologies, LLC EPA Tribal Program Support at 3 Navajo LUST Sites Department of the Army |
$150K |
| Dec 1 | Unico Government Solutions, LLC Group Fitness at Holloman AFB Department of the Air Force, NM |
$150K |
| Dec 1 | Unico Government Solutions, LLC Group Fitness at Holloman AFB Department of the Air Force, NM |
$150K |
| Nov 18 | Sterileco LLC Emergency Generator Services Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, NY |
$152K |
| Oct 1 | Triple Alliance Enterprise, Inc. DeSoto TX Mortuary/Funeral Services for FCC Coleman Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FL |
$216K |
| Oct 1 | Bamajack LLC Generator Service and Repair Contract Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, NC |
$211K |
| Oct 1 | Diversified Elevator Service And Equipment Co. Vertical Transportation Equipment Maintenance Repair and Inspection Service (VTE) 2.0 Department of the Air Force, FL |
$1.5M |
| Oct 1 | Biotech Pest Management LLC Integrated Pest Management Services Department of the Air Force, SC |
$1.4M |
| Oct 1 | Restored Cloud Inc. Underground Storage Tank Testing, Inspection, Repair IDIQ Department of the Air Force, CA |
$337K |
| Oct 1 | Bades Group SPE60527Q0200 - Southport, NC 8,500 Gals Gasoline, Prem Unl (mup), Without Ethanol, Required Delivery Date (RDD) 02 October 2026 Defense Logistics Agency, NC |
$39K |
| Oct 1 | Regional Produce Distributors, Limited FCC Coleman FY-2027 October Produce Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FL |
$181K |
| Oct 1 | Assisted Transportation Corp. OY1 - 36C24226D0012/36C24227N0070 - NYH Ambulette Department of Veterans Affairs |
$4.0M |
| Oct 1 | Assisted Transportation Corp. OY1 - 36C24226D0012/36C24227N0070 - NYH Ambulette Department of Veterans Affairs |
$4.0M |
| Oct 1 | Assisted Transportation Corp. OY1 - 36C24226D0012/36C24227N0070 - NYH Ambulette Department of Veterans Affairs |
$4.0M |
| Oct 1 | TLCM LLC OY1 Northport Ambulette Transportation Department of Veterans Affairs |
$2.1M |
Who wins the most
- Indigo Energy Partners, LLC (8 awards)
- Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, LLC (7 awards)
- Ecology Mir Group (6 awards)
- The Simmons Management Group (5 awards)
- Adirondack Electronics Inc. (5 awards)
- Blue Tech Inc. (5 awards)
- Dynasty Chemical Corp. (5 awards)
- Skagit Aggregates LLC (5 awards)
Questions
How many federal small business set-aside contracts are open?
On October 22, 2026 there were 2,106 open notices on SAM.gov, 1,190 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most small business set-aside?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Defense Logistics Agency (34,735 solicitations); Department of the Army (4,441 solicitations); Department of the Air Force (3,094 solicitations).
How much are federal small business set-aside contracts worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $150K, across 1,402 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 22, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.