Set-Asides FAQ

What is 100% small business set aside?

The entire procurement is reserved exclusively for qualified small businesses; large businesses cannot compete as primes.

A 100% small business set-aside means the entire procurement is reserved exclusively for qualified small businesses under the applicable NAICS code; large businesses are not eligible to compete as primes. For small firms, this dramatically narrows the competition field and can be a powerful on-ramp into a new agency or mission area. However, success still depends on being visible before the solicitation drops, shaping requirements, and showing clear past performance.

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