V
Value
Applied to HUBZone
HUBZone preference includes a 10% price evaluation preference in unrestricted competitions on top of set-aside opportunities. VETR's cost-proposal tooling models how that price preference changes the competitive landscape.
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Set-Aside Playbook · HUBZone
VETR for HUBZone — Historically Underutilized Business Zone
HUBZone is the federal set-aside for small businesses with their principal office in a designated HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone, mapped by SBA). At least 35% of employees must also live in a HUBZone. The government-wide spending goal is 3% — frequently the lowest-hit goal, meaning more headroom for active participants.
Eligibility
3% federal-wide prime contract goal (frequently under-achieved → high opportunity)
- Principal office located in a SBA-designated HUBZone
- At least 35% of employees live in a HUBZone (any HUBZone, not necessarily the principal office's)
- At least 51% owned by U.S. citizens, CDC, IRA-50, agricultural cooperative, or Native American tribal entity
- Must be a small business under the relevant NAICS size standard
Where this set-aside spends
Top buying agencies
DoD
GSA
DHS
VA
HHS
Common vehicles
- GSA MAS
- OASIS+
- Construction IDIQs
- STARS III
Typical NAICS
236220Commercial & Institutional Building Construction541330Engineering Services561210Facilities Support Services541512Computer Systems Design Services811310Commercial Machinery Repair
Set-aside goal
3% federal-wide prime contract goal (frequently under-achieved → high opportunity)
The VETR Framework
How VETR applies to HUBZone pursuits
Four pillars, calibrated to how HUBZone set-aside competitions actually evaluate proposals.
E
Experience
Applied to HUBZone
HUBZone past performance frequently spans construction + facility-services scope. VETR's past-performance library handles construction project records with the same rigor as services.
T
Teaming
Applied to HUBZone
HUBZone joint ventures preserve set-aside eligibility if SBA-approved. VETR's teaming CRM tracks JV agreements and the 40/60 work-share rules.
R
Responsiveness
Applied to HUBZone
HUBZone construction RFPs often have aggressive mobilization deadlines. VETR's milestone tracking covers post-award too — useful for incumbents managing renewals.
Agencies that buy heavily under HUBZone
Pair this program playbook with agency-specific guidance
NAICS codes HUBZone firms compete in
Industry-specific playbooks aligned with this set-aside
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