Eligibility field guide
Federal set-asides, in plain language.
Set-aside codes narrow who may compete. Always verify the code, certification, and eligibility requirements in the official notice.
Official code SBA
Total Small Business Set-Aside
Competition limited to eligible small businesses under Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.5.
Understand this set-aside → Official code 8A8(a) Set-Aside
Competition reserved for participants in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program.
Understand this set-aside → Official code HZCHUBZone Set-Aside
Competition reserved for certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone firms.
Understand this set-aside → Official code SDVOSBCService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
Competition reserved for eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Understand this set-aside →