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HUBZone Small Business

Contracts reserved for small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones, with a hiring requirement.

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Who's eligible

A HUBZone firm must have its principal office in a designated HUBZone and have at least 35% of its employees living in a HUBZone.
The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens (or certain other eligible entities) and qualify as small under SBA size standards.
Certification is through SBA (certify.sba.gov). HUBZone firms also get a 10% price-evaluation preference in full & open competitions, on top of HUBZone set-aside and sole-source eligibility.
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Currently-open federal opportunities reserved for HUBZone firms.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my office is in a HUBZone?
Use SBA's official HUBZone map at maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone. HUBZone designations change over time, so verify your principal office and employee residences before relying on eligibility.
What's the 35% employee requirement?
At least 35% of your employees must reside in a HUBZone. SBA checks this at certification and on an ongoing basis, so HUBZone status requires keeping your workforce composition compliant.

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