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.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER’S BENEFITS PROGRAM (PSOB) OUTREACH, CALL CENTER, AND PARALEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Contractor to manage PSOB call center, case files, and paralegal support for DOJ small business set-aside.

SOL:PSOB_OFFICESUPPORT_RFI

B1265 Renovate

Renovation and expansion of Building 1265 at Tyndall AFB with secure offices, $5-$10M value.

HVAC SYSTEM REPAIRS AT SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK IN

HVAC repair contract for Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, set aside for small businesses.

SOL:140P4226Q0004

Ner Services Mabo (43000)

Annual Industrial Hygiene and Noise Survey - NAS North Island

Seeking quotes for annual industrial hygiene and noise surveys, small business set-aside, fixed price contract.

SOL:N6852026Q0001

Fleet Readiness Center

CONTAINER ASSEMBLY / 05F, C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER AIRCRAFT

Indefinite quantity contract for container assemblies, small business, 5 years, delivery 283 days, reverse auction.

SOL:SPE4A726R0368-Synopsis

Dry-Dock: USCGC ALERT FY26 DD

SOL:70Z08026CMECP0007

Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

Posted Feb 6

NAICS: 336611

Conference Rooms, Audio-Visual Support for Dental Conference in Colorado Springs, CO

Rental of conference and break-out rooms with AV support for annual dental workshops, Colorado Springs.

SOL:HT940726RE001

Defense Health Agency

FY26 B&F FCI Gilmer Heating & Cooling Parts

DOJ seeks small business bids for heating/cooling parts, deadline February 27, 2026, email submissions.

SOL:15B11926Q00000005

66--BAROMETER

Procurement of 47 parts for DoD, sole-source small business set-aside, responses due March 9, 2026.

SOL:N0010426QNB26

Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

Posted Feb 6

Due Mar 9

31 days left

MQ-25 Weapon Skid Adapter

Naval Air Warfare Center plans small business-only fixed-price contract for Weapon Skid Adapter.

SOL:N6833526R1039

Navair Warfare Ctr Aircraft Division

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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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