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 — a major socio-economic category with a 5% statutory goal that agencies continue to miss.
HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone)
HUBZoneFederal contracts reserved for small businesses in economically disadvantaged HUBZone areas — a niche program with a 3% goal and 10% price evaluation preference.
Detailed Comparison
SCOUT TTM = designated set-aside codes · SBA = certified-firm scorecard (FY2025)
| Set-Aside | SCOUT TTM | % Fed (TTM) | SBA FY2025 | SBA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Set-AsideSB | $29.2B | 3.7% | $179B | 28% |
| 8(a) Business Development8(a) | $11.4B | 1.5% | $24.3B | 3.7% |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessSDVOSB | $10.0B | 1.3% | $32.5B | ~5% |
| Women-Owned Small BusinessWOSB | $957M | 0.12% | ~$27B | 4.2% |
| HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone)HUBZone | $684M | 0.09% | ~$17B | 2.66% |
Set-Aside Market Snapshot
SBA Procurement Scorecard · FY2025 (Oct 2024–Sep 2025) · Prime obligations
Largest Set-Aside
Small Business
$179B · 28% of eligible prime contracting (FY2025)
Goal Met
SDVOSB
$32.5B · met 5% goal (FY2025)
Small Business Prime Total
$179B
Non-overlapping. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone are subsets of this total.