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: 365
Total in dataset: 407
Top ceiling: $340.0M
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
KRIAANET INC	Other IDV	Department of Agriculture	541519	HZC	$340.0M	2029-09-30
GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC	Other IDV	Department of Agriculture	334111	HZC	$340.0M	2029-09-30
PANAMERICA COMPUTERS, INC.	Other IDV

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.