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Government Contract Set-Asides (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB)

Federal programs guarantee small-biz contracts with limited competition.

Overview

Certify your business under SBA set-aside programs: 8(a) (socially/economically disadvantaged, 9-yr program), HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone), WOSB (women-owned), SDVOSB (service-disabled veteran-owned). Federal agencies must set aside contracts for these categories. Register at SAM.gov, respond to RFPs, win $50k–$5M contracts with 3–5 competitors instead of 50.

Best fit
Qualifying demographic ownersService-based businessesFederal-market entrants
Estimated impact
Access $50k–$5M contracts with reduced competition

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