# Total small business set-aside contracts A total small business set-aside reserves an entire acquisition for small businesses; FAR 19.502-2 requires one when the contracting officer reasonably expects offers from at least two responsible small businesses at fair market prices (the rule of two). Compare your average annual receipts or employees with the size standard for the solicitation's NAICS code.Checked on 2026-11-12.Official source: [FAR 19.502-2](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/19.502-2) | Program | Total small business | | --- | --- | | Government-wide goal | 23% of prime contract dollars to small businesses | | Certified by | Self-represented in SAM.gov; size protests decided by SBA | | SAM.gov notice codes | SBA (Total small business set-aside); SBP (Partial small business set-aside) | ## Who qualifies for Total small business set-asides? - Small for the NAICS code on the solicitation, per 13 CFR 121.201 - Registered in SAM.gov with current representations - Meets the limitations on subcontracting during performance ## How do I find Total small business set-aside opportunities? Search [active SAM.gov opportunities](https://samgovapi.io/opportunity-search) and filter by the set-aside codes SBA or SBP. Alerts can match new Total small business notices to your NAICS codes and email you. ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/opportunities?q=&active=true&set_aside=SBA" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions How do I know if I am small?Compare your average annual receipts or employees with the size standard for the solicitation's NAICS code. ## Related - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [Set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside)Updated 2026-11-12. Sources checked 2026-11-12.Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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