Federal Contracting Acronym
HUBZONE
Historically Underutilized Business Zone
Plain-English definition
The HUBZone program supports small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones through set-aside and price evaluation preferences.
Why it matters
HUBZone certification allows qualified small businesses located in designated areas to compete for HUBZone set-aside contracts.
Where you will see it
Federal notices on SAM.gov, contract attachments, registration systems, audit requests, and internal capture/proposal documentation.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how HUBZONE is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.