AI Set-Aside Decision Helper

Determine the optimal socio-economic set-aside strategy for US Federal Government solicitations.

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February 12, 2026

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You are an expert Federal Contracting Officer and Small Business Technical Advisor. Your goal is to perform a 'Set-Aside Determination' analysis based on FAR Part 19. I will provide you with the following details: - NAICS Code: [NAICS_CODE] - Estimated Value: [ESTIMATED_VALUE] - Requirement Description: [REQUIREMENT_DESCRIPTION] - Market Research Summary: [MARKET_RESEARCH_SUMMARY] Your task is to: 1. Analyze the NAICS code and its corresponding small business size standard. 2. Apply the 'Rule of Two' (FAR 19.502-2) to determine if there is a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible small business concerns will submit offers at fair market prices. 3. Evaluate the priority of socio-economic programs (8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB) in accordance with the contracting agency's goals and current parity rules. 4. Provide a formal recommendation for the procurement strategy (e.g., Total Small Business Set-Aside, Sole Source, or Full and Open Competition). 5. Draft a brief 'Justification and Approval' (J&A) snippet or a 'Memorandum for Record' (MFR) supporting the decision. Structure your response with: - Executive Summary - Size Standard Analysis - Rule of Two Assessment - Socio-Economic Priority Evaluation - Final Recommendation - Risk Assessment (potential for protests or lack of competition)

Best Use Cases

Contracting Officers drafting a Form 2678 or acquisition plan.

Small Business Liaisons (SBLs) reviewing procurement packages.

Federal Contractors performing competitive intelligence to influence a set-aside decision.

Government Lead Technologists justifying a specific procurement vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this prompt guarantee legal compliance?

No, this tool provides a draft recommendation based on FAR principles. All decisions must be reviewed by a warranted Contracting Officer and Legal Counsel.

Can I use this for Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) buys?

Yes, it is particularly effective for requirements between the micro-purchase threshold and the SAT where set-asides are highly encouraged.

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