Are set-aside programs only for federal contracts?

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Primarily, yes. Federal contracting with SBA set-asides, the contracting agency sets aside certain types of contracts to provide opportunities to the following types of contractors: federal set-asides are modeled after the example of many state and local governments, which also utilize similar programs. They tend to be a reflection of the SBA certifications and can be an opportunity to further reach into other sources of revenue outside of federal opportunities.