Set Asides
Every set aside page on Bureauify, each linked to the live federal records for that entity.
18 pages, each tied to live federal records.
- 8(a) Set-Aside8(a) Business Development Program set-asides are reserved for firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The program provides mentoring, procurement assistance, and sole-source contracting opportunities up to $4.5M for goods and $7M for manufacturing.
- 8(a) Sole Source8(a) Sole Source contracts are awarded directly to a single 8(a)-certified firm without competition. These are available for contracts below certain thresholds and provide a streamlined path for qualified disadvantaged businesses.
- Buy Indian Set-Aside (Civilian)Buy Indian civilian set-asides are authorized under the Buy Indian Act and reserve contracting opportunities at the Department of Interior and Indian Health Service for Indian-owned businesses.
- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Set-AsideEDWOSB set-asides provide contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses whose owners are economically disadvantaged. These contracts are available in both underrepresented and substantially underrepresented industries.
- Emerging Small Business Set-AsideEmerging Small Business set-asides target the smallest of small businesses, providing opportunities for firms that might not otherwise compete for federal contracts. These help very small companies gain initial federal experience.
- HUBZone Set-AsideHUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) set-asides are reserved for small businesses located in economically distressed areas. The program stimulates economic development in underserved communities through federal contracting preferences.
- HUBZone Sole SourceHUBZone Sole Source contracts are awarded without competition to a single HUBZone-certified firm. Available when the contracting officer determines that only one responsible HUBZone firm can fulfill the requirement.
- Indian Economic Enterprise Set-AsideIEE set-asides reserve opportunities for Indian Economic Enterprises, supporting economic development in tribal communities through federal procurement preferences.
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-AsideISBEE set-asides support Indian-owned small businesses through dedicated federal contracting opportunities, particularly for work on or near Indian lands managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Local Area Set-AsideLocal Area Set-Asides restrict competition to businesses within a specific geographic area, typically used for construction and service contracts where local knowledge or proximity is advantageous.
- Reserved for Small BusinessReserved for Small Business contracts are set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Similar to Total Small Business set-asides but may have different evaluation criteria or bundling considerations.
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-AsideSDVOSB set-asides are reserved for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The federal government has a 3% contracting goal for SDVOSBs, and these set-asides help veteran entrepreneurs access federal markets.
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole SourceSDVOSB Sole Source contracts provide direct awards to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses without competition, streamlining the procurement process for qualified veteran-owned firms.
- Small Business Set-Aside (Partial)Partial Small Business Set-Asides reserve a portion of a larger contract for small businesses while allowing full and open competition for the remainder. This enables agencies to meet small business goals on large acquisitions.
- Total Small Business Set-AsideTotal Small Business Set-Asides restrict competition exclusively to small businesses as defined by SBA size standards. These opportunities are among the most common set-aside types, representing a significant portion of federal contracting dollars directed to small enterprises.
- Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-AsideVOSB set-asides reserve contract opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. While less common than SDVOSB set-asides, these opportunities support the broader veteran business community.
- Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole SourceVOSB Sole Source contracts are awarded directly to veteran-owned small businesses without competition, providing a streamlined procurement path for qualified veteran entrepreneurs.
- Women-Owned Small Business Set-AsideWOSB set-asides are restricted to women-owned small businesses in industries where women are substantially underrepresented. The program helps level the playing field for women entrepreneurs in federal contracting.