Are HUBZone vehicles harder to win than full-and-open?

Almost universally easier when measured by bid pool. The 3% statutory goal across $700B+ federal spending means agencies actively look for HUBZone opportunities, but the certified-firm pool is only ~6,000 nationwide. Win-rate analytics in BidSparq's set_aside_analysis tool show HUBZone bidder counts averaging 30-50% below full-and-open for the same NAICS.

Do I have to stay in a HUBZone for the entire contract performance period?

Yes for the principal office, with continuous recertification. The 35%-employee threshold is also continuous. If your HUBZone area is decertified (the SBA reviews maps periodically), you get a redesignated-area grace period, but expect your win-rate to normalize once that ends.

Can HUBZone status stack with other set-asides?

Yes. A firm certified as both HUBZone AND 8(a) can compete in either pool, or sometimes in dual set-asides. WOSB + HUBZone is also common. The set_aside_analysis AI tool can show you which combinations have the smallest bid pools in your NAICS.

HUBZone Set-Aside Contract Vehicles

Every active HUBZone federal contract vehicle, searchable, free.

The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) program reserves federal contracts for small businesses headquartered in economically distressed urban and rural areas. The federal government has a 3% statutory contracting goal for HUBZone firms.

Active vehicles: 539
Total in dataset: 3,730
Top ceiling: $5.5M
Set-aside codes: HZC, HZS

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What is HUBZone Set-Aside?

A HUBZone set-aside vehicle limits competition to firms certified under the SBA's HUBZone program: small businesses with principal office in a HUBZone-designated area AND at least 35% of employees living in HUBZone areas.

HUBZone competitive awards (USAspending code HZC) are the standard competition pool. HUBZone sole-source (HZS) are rarer: used for awards up to $7M services / $4.5M manufacturing where the agency identifies a qualified HUBZone firm directly. Both bid pools are much smaller than full-and-open, especially in high-cost-of-living HUBZone metros.

Who qualifies

Small business per SBA size standards for the awarded NAICS.
Principal office located in a HUBZone-designated census tract or non-metropolitan county (look up on hubzone.sba.gov map).
At least 35% of employees live in HUBZone areas at time of contract award.
Certified directly by the SBA: application via certify.sba.gov, typical 3-month processing. Recertification required annually.

Top 25 active HUBZone Set-Aside vehicles

Sorted by total ceiling value. Click any row for holder, task orders, and recompete forecast.

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Holder	Type	Agency	NAICS	Set-Aside	Amount	Expires
NW BEND BOATS, LLC	IDIQ	Department of Commerce	336612	HUBZone	$5.5M	2031-09-09
STAR POLY BAG, INC.	IDC (Requirements)	Department of Justice	326111	HZC	$852K	2030-09-16
PARATUSEC LLC	IDIQ

Common questions about HUBZone Set-Aside

Are HUBZone vehicles harder to win than full-and-open?: Almost universally easier when measured by bid pool. The 3% statutory goal across $700B+ federal spending means agencies actively look for HUBZone opportunities, but the certified-firm pool is only ~6,000 nationwide. Win-rate analytics in BidSparq's set_aside_analysis tool show HUBZone bidder counts averaging 30-50% below full-and-open for the same NAICS.
Do I have to stay in a HUBZone for the entire contract performance period?: Yes for the principal office, with continuous recertification. The 35%-employee threshold is also continuous. If your HUBZone area is decertified (the SBA reviews maps periodically), you get a redesignated-area grace period, but expect your win-rate to normalize once that ends.
Can HUBZone status stack with other set-asides?: Yes. A firm certified as both HUBZone AND 8(a) can compete in either pool, or sometimes in dual set-asides. WOSB + HUBZone is also common. The set_aside_analysis AI tool can show you which combinations have the smallest bid pools in your NAICS.