PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal Set-Aside Programs
Federal Contracting Set-Asides
Explore the 5 major federal set-aside programs with monthly SCOUT designated-set-aside obligations plus annual SBA scorecard context — market size, buyers, and certification paths.
Small Business Set-Aside
SBFederal contracts reserved for certified small businesses — the broadest set-aside category with strong participation across all agencies.
8(a) Business Development
8(a)SBA's 8(a) program for economically disadvantaged small business owners — provides sole-source and set-aside contracting opportunities with simplified acquisition authority.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
SDVOSBFederal contracts reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses — includes sole-source contracting and participation goals at all federal agencies.
Women-Owned Small Business
WOSBFederal contracts reserved for women-owned small businesses — the fastest-growing small business category with increasing agency participation goals.
HUBZone
HUBZoneFederal contracts reserved for firms located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) — designed to stimulate investment and job creation in distressed communities.
Detailed Comparison
SCOUT TTM = designated set-aside codes · SBA = certified-firm scorecard (FY2024)
| Set-Aside | SCOUT TTM | % Fed (TTM) | SBA FY2024 | SBA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Set-AsideSB | $96.1B | 4.2% | $183B | 28.8% |
| 8(a) Business Development8(a) | $38.7B | 1.7% | $31B | 5% |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessSDVOSB | $27.4B | 1.2% | $32.8B | 5.2% |
| Women-Owned Small BusinessWOSB | $3.0B | 0.13% | $31.7B | 5% |
| HUBZoneHUBZone | $2.3B | 0.10% | $12B | 1.9% |
Set-Aside Market Snapshot
SBA Procurement Scorecard · FY2024 (Oct 2023–Sep 2024) · Prime obligations
Largest Set-Aside
Small Business
$183B · 28.8% of federal prime contracting (FY2024 record)
Fastest Growing
WOSB
~11% CAGR · $31.7B (FY2024)
Small Business Prime Total
$183B
Non-overlapping. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone are subsets of this total.