GovBidReport → set-asides
Contracts reserved for small businesses
4,139 of the 10,027 federal solicitations open right now — 41% — are set aside: large businesses are excluded from bidding by law. If you hold a certification, these are the bids where your competition is smallest.
Total Small Business3,406 open solicitationsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB)458 open solicitationsWomen-Owned Small Business (WOSB)131 open solicitations8(a) Business Development91 open solicitationsHUBZone53 open solicitations
How set-asides work
When a federal buyer sets a solicitation aside, only firms holding that status may submit — but you must prove the status exactly as the solicitation requires (SAM.gov registration, current certification, sometimes a signed representation). Claiming a set-aside you can't document is itself a non-responsive trigger. Every $99 compliance breakdown flags exactly which representations and certifications the specific solicitation demands.
This report compiles and structures publicly posted government solicitation information from official procurement sources. It is not legal advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and does not replace reading the full official solicitation and its amendments. Requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines are current as of the source posting — always confirm against the official solicitation and any addenda before you submit. Being responsive is your responsibility; verify every mandatory item in the official document.