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Manufacturing Surge Dominates 2,082 New Postings; DoD Drives 68% of Volume

WinAContract · Aug 27, 2026

Manufacturing leads with 1,319 new opportunities across 2,082 total postings in two days, while Defense accounts for nearly 1,425 awards, creating acute competition in established channels but opening gaps in construction and professional services.

2,082

New opportunities (48h)

9,803

Open right now

6

Closing within 7 days

$100,000

Largest recent award

The federal market posted 2,082 opportunities over the last two days, with 9,803 total open positions available. Manufacturing dominates the incoming flow at 1,319 postings, representing 63% of all new activity. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense continues its outsized influence, generating 1,425 of the new postings, while set-aside activity remains concentrated in Small Business designations.

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