Detailed Answer
Finding set-aside opportunities:
**SAM.gov Filtering:**
- Contract Opportunities search
- Filter by "Set Aside" type
- Select your certification category
- Save searches for alerts
**Other Sources:**
- Agency small business forecasts
- OSDBU (Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization)
- Procurement conferences
- SBA district office resources
**Types of Set-Asides:**
- Total small business
- 8(a) competitive and sole source
- HUBZone
- WOSB/EDWOSB
- SDVOSB
- VOSB (VA only)
**Maximizing Opportunities:**
- Hold multiple certifications if eligible
- Monitor multiple set-aside types
- Build relationships with agency OSDBUs
- Respond to sources sought notices
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