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.

14--CABLE ASSEMBLY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

Procurement of 18 cable assemblies for DLA, small business set-aside, full government data rights.

SOL:N0010426QNA39

Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

USCG Station Indian River HAZMAT Building Overhaul and Removal of Hazardous Material

USCG seeks small business contractor for HAZMAT building repair; mandatory site visit February 13, 2026.

SOL:30293RFQ260000008

Base PORTSMOUTH(00027)

Janitorial Services for Government Facilities located in Klamath Falls, OR

US Army Corps seeks qualified small businesses for janitorial services, one-year base plus options.

RDAP Analytical Tool

Solicitation for small business, fixed-price RDAP system support, no discussions, quotes due February 16, 2026.

4th Medical Bn Cadaver Training

Provide training personnel and materials for 4th Medical Battalion at MCAS Miramar, March 3-6, 2026.

SOL:M6786126Q0014

Director Of Contracting

PNW Alaska On-Grid Plots - Prince of Wales

Contract to locate, remeasure, and install FIA plots in Alaska, deliver digital data, small business set-aside.

SOL:1240BG26Q0004

Rocky Mtn Research Station

SCREW, CAP

Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound seeks small business fixed-price supply for hex cap screws, deadline March 4, 2026.

SOL:N0040626QS182

Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Puget Sound

W15QKN-26-Q-A019 Snow and Ice Removal Services in Alexandria, VA

US Army seeks small businesses for snow and ice removal at Alexandria Reserve Center.

Solicitation N4008526R0087

Department of Defense small business contract for specialty trade, Norfolk, VA, deadline March 12, 2026.

SOL:N4008526R0087

Navfacsyscom Mid-atlantic

Transportation Service for the U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan

Transportation services contract for U.S. Embassy Baku, small business set-aside, deadline March 6, 2026.

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