8(a) Program at a Glance
Find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts designed for small disadvantaged businesses with dedicated government support.
5%
The federal government's annual contracting goal for 8(a) businesses.
$40B+
The value of federal contracts awarded to 8(a) businesses in FY2022.
$4.5M
Maximum sole-source contract value for services without competition.
9 Years
Program duration providing long-term business development and set-aside contracting opportunities.
8(a) Business Development Program Eligibility
To qualify for 8(a) contracts, your business must be certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business by the SBA.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a small business.
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens.
- The owner must be socially and economically disadvantaged.
Economic Disadvantage
- Personal Net Worth of less than $850,000.
- Adjusted Gross Income of $400,000 or less (averaged over 3 years).
- Total assets of $6.5 million or less.
Latest 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) Contracts
Recent contract opportunities in the 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) set-aside program.
Kennedy Operational and Institutional Support (KOIS) Contract.
KOIS Contract provides OSHA, EPA training, logistics, compliance, ASL at Kennedy Space Center starting 2028.
NASA Communication Services
Secure communication services contract for NASA, designated for 8(a) small business participation.
USCG Station Brunswick Barracks Bathroom Renovations
USCG seeks SBA 8(a) firms for barracks bathroom renovation, quotes due April 17, 2026.
Cancellation Notice - W912BV-21-R-0024, $50M 8(a) ECS MEGA MATOC
Procurement Analyst Construction
Contractor to provide procurement analyst construction support at Selfridge AGB via 8a set-aside, quotes due April 30, 2026.
Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER FY 27-32)
Government seeks contractor for multi-project base engineering at Wright Patterson AFB, 8(a) competition.
Military Working Dog Kennel Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia
Construction of $10M-$25M Military Working Dog Kennel at Hunter Army Airfield, 8(a) small business set-aside.
CONSTRUCT RANGE ROAD 218 BY-PASS AT D-51, EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA
Construction of Range Road 218 By-Pass at Eglin AFB, Florida; set aside for 8(a) small businesses.
Executive Assistance (EA) Services
Contract for 8(a) small businesses to provide executive assistance and office management at SSP Headquarters.
RFI - FY26 TCS MITD Enterprise Classroom Facilitator Support
8(a) contract for modernization, maintenance, inspections of MSC Training Center East facilities.
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