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Set-Aside

A set-aside is a contract reserved for competition among a specific category of small businesses, such as small business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB, so large firms cannot compete for it.

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What it means

Set-asides are how the government meets its small-business goals. Whether a requirement is set aside is often decided from the market research (Sources Sought) responses, which is why responding to those matters.

03In detail

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Set-aside IT solicitations. Each links to the government's own record.

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NAICS 541512

04In detail

Related terms

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8(a) Business Development Program

HUBZone Program

WOSB / EDWOSB

SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

Sources Sought Notice

05In detail

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