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title: "Local Area Set-Aside"
description: When awarding emergency response contracts during the term of a major disaster or emergency declaration by the President of the United States, preference is given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to local firms. Preference may be given through a…
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/local-area-set-aside/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
---

# Local Area Set-Aside

When awarding emergency response contracts during the term of a major disaster or emergency declaration by the President of the United States, preference is given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to local firms.

Preference may be given through a local area set-aside or an evaluation preference. The contracting officer may set aside solicitations to allow only firms within a specific geographic area to compete.

Regulatory reference: [FAR subpart 26.2](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-26.2)

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