Federal sole-source contracts allow agencies to award contracts to a single business without competition — making them the fastest path to federal revenue for eligible small businesses. In FY2025, over aria-hidden="true" style="position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;"80 billion in federal contracts were awarded sole-source, with 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications unlocking set-aside sole-source opportunities under simplified acquisition thresholds.