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title: "Total Set-Aside"
description: "For a total set-aside, any acquisition valued between $3,000 and $150,000 is reserved exclusively for small businesses and therefore “set aside.” Acquisitions estimated to be valued over $150,000 are set aside for small business participation when there is a reasonable…"
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/total-set-aside/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
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# Total Set-Aside

For a total set-aside, any acquisition valued between $3,000 and $150,000 is reserved exclusively for small businesses and therefore “set aside.”

Acquisitions estimated to be valued over $150,000 are set aside for small business participation when there is a reasonable expectation that offers from at least two responsible small businesses will be received at fair market prices.

Total small business set-asides may be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bidding, or competitive proposals.

Regulatory reference: [FAR subpart 19.5](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#i1100723)

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