1. Explain the intent of the small business “set-aside” program and pro- vide a couple of the high-level, general rules (i.e. definition, rationale, parameters).
2. Who makes the determination of whether to set-aside an acquisition?
3. What criteria must a business meet in order to be awarded a set-aside contract? (Look specifically at the percentages of work a business must actually perform – these may differ depending on the type of set- aside.)
4. How often does a contractor have to re-certify its business size? Why is this important? What happens to a “set-aside” contract if a business grows out of its “small” size?