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.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
California infrastructure project for Small Disadvantaged Businesses involving sewer and water main relocations.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
Merced sewer and wastewater plant upgrades for certified small businesses by November 19, 2026.
Yellow Split Peas, Vegetable Oil, Super Cereal Plus, Soft White Wheat and Hard Red Winter Wheat for use in International Food Assistance Programs
Lighting and Electrical_Solicitation SPE4AX26R0018
DLA 8(a) set-aside solicitation SPE4AX26R0018 for lighting and electrical requirements due February 22, 2027.
Help Desk & User Training Services
8(a) subcontract for DHS help desk support and user training by November 13, 2026.
Cybersecurity & Application Security Support
DHS 8(a) subcontract for cybersecurity, application security compliance, and risk management support.
Quality Assurance (QA) & System Testing
DHS 8(a) subcontract for OIP Web Portal quality assurance and system testing services.
Cloud Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
AWS cloud maintenance for DHS OIP Web Portal, 8(a) set-aside, due November 13, 2026.
Full-Stack Web Portal Development & Enhancements
8(a) subcontract for DHS web portal development, UI/UX modernization, and AWS cloud implementation.
Contact Center Operational Management
DoD subcontract for Navy contact center management and staffing oversight in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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