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Federal web, marketing and creative bids, Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026
What SAM.gov posted for small web, marketing and creative firms, counted notice by notice.
The short version
- SAM.gov posted 305 notices that match web, marketing or creative work (Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026).
- Marketing: 188 notices. 141 (75%) were solicitations or combined synopsis/solicitations accepting quotes or proposals. 84 (45%) were set aside for small businesses or a socioeconomic program.
- Creative: 120 notices. 101 (84%) accepted quotes or proposals. 69 (58%) were set aside.
- Web design and development: 3 notices, against 10 web-titled award notices, justifications and special notices in the same window.
- The Department of Defense posted the most notices in every category.
All three categories
| Category | Notices | Accepting quotes or proposals | Set aside | Not open (awards, justifications, special notices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web design and development | 3 | 1 | 0 (0%) | 10 |
| Marketing, advertising and PR | 188 | 141 | 84 (45%) | 66 |
| Creative, design and video | 120 | 101 | 69 (58%) | 40 |
305 distinct notices in all; 6 count in both marketing and creative. Download the counts: data.csv.
Web design and development
3 notices. We count a notice here when the notice title names website, web design, web development, web redesign, web portal, web application, WordPress, Drupal, content management system, Section 508 or user experience work.
By notice type
- Sources Sought: 2
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 1
By set-aside
- No set-aside: 3
Top agencies
- Department of Defense: 3
Top NAICS codes
- Not listed: 2
- 519290: 1
Not counted above: 10 matching notices that were award notices, justifications or special notices, which are not open for bids. Open bids in this category: Web design and development.
Marketing, advertising and PR
188 notices. We count a notice here when the notice uses a marketing, advertising, public relations, media buying, display advertising or market research NAICS code (541810, 541613, 541820, 541830, 541850, 541890, 541910), or its title names marketing, advertising, public relations, outreach, an awareness campaign, social media or media buying; event, conference, reception, catering and real estate lease notices are left out.
By notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 92
- Solicitation: 49
- Sources Sought: 31
- Presolicitation: 16
By set-aside
- No set-aside: 104
- Small business: 69
- Women-owned: 8
- Service-disabled veteran: 4
- Native American: 3
Top agencies
- Department of Defense: 93
- State Department: 31
- Commerce: 14
- Veterans Affairs, Department Of: 8
- Health And Human Services, Department Of: 7
Top NAICS codes
- 541810: 39
- 541910: 31
- 541613: 18
- 541850: 16
- 541890: 14
- 541820: 10
Not counted above: 66 matching notices that were award notices, justifications or special notices, which are not open for bids. Open bids in this category: Marketing, advertising and PR.
Creative, design and video
120 notices. We count a notice here when the notice uses a graphic design, video production or photography NAICS code (541430, 512110, 541921, 541922), or its title names graphic design, video production, photography, animation, illustration, murals, exhibits or wayfinding design; print-only orders from the Government Publishing Office, and notices for video surveillance, cameras, teleconferencing, repairs or construction, are left out.
By notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 51
- Solicitation: 50
- Sources Sought: 11
- Presolicitation: 8
By set-aside
- No set-aside: 51
- Small business: 51
- Service-disabled veteran: 13
- Native American: 3
- Women-owned: 2
Top agencies
- Department of Defense: 59
- Veterans Affairs, Department Of: 21
- Interior, Department Of The: 14
- State Department: 6
- Health And Human Services, Department Of: 5
Top NAICS codes
- 512110: 18
- 541430: 15
- 238320: 13
- 339950: 7
- 713990: 6
- 541921: 5
Not counted above: 40 matching notices that were award notices, justifications or special notices, which are not open for bids. Open bids in this category: Creative, design and video.
Method and source
- Data
- SAM.gov Contract Opportunities data files: FY2026_archived.csv, FY2027_archived.csv, active-2026-11-02.csv
- Window
- Notices posted Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026
- Counted
- By New Venture Leads on Nov 2, 2026. Notices from bodies we do not cover are left out.
- Notice types
- Counts include solicitations, combined synopsis/solicitations, sources sought and presolicitations. Award notices, justifications and special notices are counted separately.
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