Set-asides made simple

Your path to your first (or next) federal certification.

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8(a)

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

U.S. Small Business Administration

Federal set-aside program for small disadvantaged businesses. 9-year program with sole-source awards up to $4.5M ($7M for manufacturing).

~90–180 days Free minority owneddisadvantaged
HUBZone

SBA HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones)

U.S. Small Business Administration

Set-asides for small businesses in historically underutilized areas. 3% federal contracting goal.

~60–120 days Free small businessgeographic
WOSB

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

U.S. Small Business Administration

Federal set-aside for businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by women.

~30–90 days Free women owned
EDWOSB

Economically Disadvantaged WOSB

U.S. Small Business Administration

WOSB + economic disadvantage criteria. Eligible for additional set-asides.

~30–90 days Free women owneddisadvantaged
VOSB

Veteran-Owned Small Business

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA set-aside program. At least 51% owned + controlled by a veteran.

~30–60 days Free veteran owned
SDVOSB

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA + federal set-aside. 5% federal contracting goal. Veteran must have service-connected disability rating.

~30–60 days Free veteran owneddisabled
MBE

MBE Certification (NMSDC)

National Minority Supplier Development Council

Corporate MBE certification recognized by Fortune-500 supplier diversity programs.

~60–120 days $350 fee minority owned
WBE

WBE Certification (WBENC)

Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Largest third-party WBE certifier. Widely accepted by corporates + many state/local agencies.

~60–120 days $350 fee women owned
DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Required for DOT-funded contracts (FHWA, FTA, FAA). State-level Uniform Certification Application.

~90–180 days Free minority ownedwomen owneddisadvantaged