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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Stop losing to competitors who have better intel. Our AI-powered platform gives you the competitive intelligence and early alerts you need to win more Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts worth billions in annual awards.

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.

Embedded Behavioral Health Office Furniture Move

$34M firm-fixed price contract for office furniture disassembly and relocation at Fort Bliss, Texas.

28--HOUSING,FLYWHEEL

Procurement of three housing flywheels via one-year IDC, small business only, electronic quotes by January 28, 2026.

SOL:SPE7LX26U3252

DLA Land And Maritime

62--FLOODLIGHT,ELECTRIC

Procurement of 40 electric floodlights for U.S. Coast Guard, quotes via RFQ, small business set-aside.

30--RING,PISTON

Procure 65 piston rings under small business set-aside, one-year IDC, $350,000 max.

SOL:SPE7LX26U3146

DLA Land And Maritime

CATTLE TRAILER

Procurement of cattle trailer for DOJ, small business set-aside, delivery in El Reno, Oklahoma.

SOL:SV0199-26

Inc Federal Prison Industries

10--AMMUNITION POUCH,30

Procurement of 58 ammunition pouches, delivery in 15 days, total value $350,000, small business set-aside.

SOL:SPE7LX26U3214

DLA Land And Maritime

FLIR Thermal Camera

Procurement of FLIR Thermal Cameras for Department of Defense, small business set-aside, due January 16, 2026.

DB01--Shuttle Transportation Management Application

VA seeks small business for GPS tracking and rider ETA app with 10 devices, 12-month contract.

SOL:36C25226Q0191

252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

USCGC HARRIET LANE DOCKSIDE REPAIRS FY26

Sources sought for dockside repairs on USCGC HARRIET LANE, 56-day period from August 2026.

SOL:70Z08026SHARRIETLANE26

Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

10--ASSISTANT GUNNER,PA

Procurement of 13 Assistant Gunner units via small business set-aside, delivery in 144 days.

SOL:SPE7LX26U3243

DLA Land And Maritime

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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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