SET-ASIDE DIRECTORY

Federal contracts by set-aside program.

The government reserves a large share of its spending for small and disadvantaged businesses. Find your program to see live opportunities, who qualifies, and how to get certified.

Not sure which fits? Many businesses hold more than one certification — each one you add widens the pool of contracts reserved for you.

Total Small Business Set-Aside

Contracts reserved for any qualifying small business.

8(a)

8(a) Business Development Program

A nine-year runway of set-aside and sole-source access for disadvantaged firms.

WOSB

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Set-aside access in industries where women-owned firms are underrepresented.

EDWOSB

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

A WOSB tier for economically disadvantaged owners, with broader set-aside eligibility.

SDVOSB

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Set-aside and sole-source access reserved for service-disabled veteran owners.

VOSB

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

Veteran-owned set-aside access, strongest at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HUBZone

HUBZone Program

Set-aside and price-evaluation preference for firms in underutilized areas.

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Add your set-aside status to your IR profile once. Every new posting reserved for your programs gets scored against your business and emailed to you — with the proposal drafted.

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