Glossary

Small Business Programs

The federal set-aside categories and support programs designed to expand contracting access for small and disadvantaged businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and the mentor-protégé program. Useful for small businesses determining their eligibility and the contracting opportunities set aside for them.

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8(a) Business Development Program
SBA program for disadvantaged small businesses through federal contract set-asides. Up to nine years.
Small Business Programs
Alaska Native Corporation
Corporation under ANCSA eligible for contracting preferences.
Small Business Programs
Certificate of Competency
SBA certification that a small business can perform a specific contract.
Small Business Programs
Historically Underutilized Business Zone
SBA program for businesses in designated underutilized areas.
Small Business Programs
Mentor-Protégé Program
Structured pairing of established firms with developmental small businesses.
Small Business Programs
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Federally funded resources providing free assistance to companies pursuing government contracts.
Small Business Programs
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Small business owned by a service-disabled veteran.
Small Business Programs
Set-Aside
Contract limited to a specific small business socio-economic category.
Small Business Programs
Small Business Administration
Federal agency supporting small businesses in government contracting.
Small Business Programs
Small Disadvantaged Business
Small business meeting SBA disadvantage requirements.
Small Business Programs
Subcontracting Plan
Plan detailing workshare percentages across all small business categories.
Small Business Programs
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Small business with majority veteran ownership.
Small Business Programs
Woman-Owned Small Business
Small business with majority woman ownership, SBA certified.
Small Business Programs