Government contracting term

Set-aside

A federal acquisition restriction that limits competition to eligible businesses under a stated small-business program or rule.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

What to verify

Check the official code, the solicitation language, the assigned NAICS code, the applicable size standard, and your current certification status. Do not infer a set-aside from the title.

GovBidStream handling

GovBidStream preserves the official source code and displays “Not stated” when that field is absent. It does not guess eligibility.