Set-aside contracts by program
A set-aside reserves a contract for one group of small businesses. Any small business can bid on small-business set-asides; the others need a status, and most need an SBA certification.
- Small business set-asides (no certification needed)
For any business that is small under the contract's size standard. No certification needed, and there are far more of these than of the others.
- Government Contracts for Women-Owned Small Businesses
At least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens, with women managing the business day to day.
- Government Contracts for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability rated by the VA, who live in the United States.
- Open 8(a) Set-Aside Contracts
At least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged, under SBA's current test.
- Open HUBZone Set-Aside Contracts
Your principal office (where the most employees work) is in a HUBZone.
- Veteran-owned set-asides (VA only)
For veteran-owned small businesses, used only by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans can also bid on small-business set-asides.
Not sure which you qualify for? Take the free certification screener, or read set-aside contracts explained.
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