Do I need special certifications beyond small business status?

No additional certifications required beyond small business status. As long as your business meets the SBA size standards for your NAICS code and is independently owned and operated, you're eligible to compete for Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts.

What's the typical timeline from finding to winning a contract?

The timeline varies by contract complexity, but typically ranges from 2-6 months from opportunity identification to award. With CLEATUS's early alerts, you can start preparing 30-60 days before the solicitation is published, giving you a significant advantage in proposal development and positioning.

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Total Small Business Set-Aside Market Overview

Find opportunities in the largest federal contracting program designed for small businesses, with record-breaking contract awards and competitive advantages.

$178.6B

awarded to small businesses in FY2023 - a historic record representing 28.4% of all federal contracting dollars.

28.4%

achievement rate, exceeding the federal 23% small business contracting goal for the largest set-aside program.

1M+

jobs supported by small business federal contracts, driving economic growth and innovation nationwide.

75%+

of small business contract dollars go to Total Small Business Set-Asides, making it the primary pathway for federal opportunities.

Total Small Business Set-Aside Eligibility

Make sure your business qualifies for these set-aside opportunities.

Size Standards

Must meet SBA size standards for your NAICS code.
Standards vary by industry (employees or revenue).
Manufacturing: typically 500-1,500 employees.
Services: typically $8M-$47M annual revenue.

Business Requirements

Independently owned and operated.
Not dominant in your field of operation.
For-profit business entity.
Principal place of business in the US.

Latest Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) Contracts

Recent contract opportunities in the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) set-aside program.

MARFORSOC MARQEE SIGN REPLACEMENT

Small business fixed-price contract for MARFORSOC sign replacement, proposals due March 13, 2026.

FCI MCKEAN 3RD QTR FY26 SUBSISTENCE ITEMS

FCI McKean seeks small business bids for Q3 2026 subsistence items, delivery April, award March.

SOL:15B20926Q00000008

Portable Air Conditioners

DoD contract for portable air conditioners, small business set-aside, responses due February 27, 2026.

22 SOPS/DET 5 BOOM LIFT RENTAL

DoD seeks small business bids for boom lift rental supporting 22nd SOS Det 5 in Guam.

Diver Hull Clean, Inspect & Zinc Anodes Renewal

Small businesses invited for firm-fixed-price diver hull cleaning, inspection, and zinc renewal; bids due February 19, 2026.

SOL:52000QR260001618

Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

8539 - TRANSMITTER, LIQUID

DLA Aviation requests small business quotes for liquid transmitters, delivery in 171 days, compliant with FAR/DFARS.

SOL:SPE4A5-26-T-8539

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division

56--CLOTH, SALMON

Procurement of 84 salmon cloth units for DLA; small business set-aside; no technical data rights.

SOL:N0010426QBM80

Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

10--CAMO CVR OMNI RING

Procurement of 28 CAMO CVR OMNI RING units, small business set-aside, delivery New Cumberland PA.

SOL:N0010426QYA5U

Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

59--CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

Sole-source repair contract for circuit card assemblies awarded to Treadwell Corporation, delivery Pennsylvania.

SOL:N0010426QYA5Q

Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

LANDSCAPE SERVICES NWS MOON TOWNSHIP, PA

Procure snow removal services at Maine radar site, fixed-price, small business set-aside, March 2026-2027.

SOL:1305M326Q0076

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Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts are significantly less competitive than full and open bids but more competitive than sole-source awards. You'll typically face only 5-15 qualified small businesses instead of 100+ companies in full competition, dramatically improving your odds of winning.

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