What is a set-aside in government?
A procurement that an agency reserves for a specific category of businesses, such as small businesses or SBA programs like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone.
A set-aside in government contracting is a procurement that an agency reserves for a specific category of businesses, such as small businesses overall or certain SBA programs like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone. Instead of full and open competition, only eligible firms can bid, which can significantly improve win probability for qualified companies. Set-asides can apply to individual task orders, IDIQ contracts, or entire solicitations.
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