What is an example of set aside?
A VA IT support solicitation issued as an SDVOSB set-aside, or an 8(a) sole-source award for a cybersecurity requirement.
An example of a set-aside is a Department of Veterans Affairs IT support solicitation issued as a "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside" under a specific NAICS code. Only SDVOSB-certified small businesses may submit proposals as primes, though they can team with other firms within subcontracting limits. Another example is an 8(a) sole-source award where the agency negotiates directly with one qualified 8(a) firm for a cybersecurity requirement.
In both cases, the government intentionally narrows the competition field to meet small business and socio-economic goals. GovCon in a Box helps you spot these examples in real time by scanning RFIs and opportunities, labeling set-aside types, and alerting you when opportunities match your certifications.
GovCon in a Box can help
Our tools help you find set-aside opportunities that match your certifications, connect with teaming partners, and build a capture pipeline focused on winnable work.