Defense Manufacturing Surge Dominates Weekly Intake—2,289 DoD Opportunities Drive 56% of New Volume

3,335

New opportunities (48h)

13,232

Open right now

6

Closing within 7 days

$999,091

Largest recent award

Manufacturing dominance is almost entirely driven by Defense: of the 1,862 manufacturing postings, DoD's 2,289 total new opportunities suggest significant overlap in weapons systems, vehicle repair, parts supply, and industrial production. This concentration rewards contractors with existing CAGE codes, security clearances, and supply chain credentials—barriers that protect incumbents but create openings for certified small businesses willing to invest in compliance infrastructure.

Small business set-asides (965 postings) represent 29% of new opportunities, the highest allocation we've tracked. Combined with 159 SDVOSB-specific awards, this signals aggressive pursuit of veteran and women-owned contractors at DoD and VA. For SMBs without set-aside certification, the window to pursue unrestricted 'NONE' designations (419 postings) is narrowing as agencies front-load reserved slots.

Commerce's single $99.6M award to JAG Ketchikan and GSA's $9.96M Krone Ranch contract suggest large integrators are capturing prime positions, leaving subcontracting and niche supplier roles for small contractors. The 6 imminent closures create urgency: focus on quick-turnaround bids in IT, Professional Services, and Facilities Support where competition is lighter than Manufacturing.

Set-aside activity

Notable recent awards

Closing this week