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.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
GSE Construction seeks certified small businesses for Merced sewer and wastewater plant improvements.
RCMI & CDM Support Services
DHA seeks 8(a) small business for RCM and CDM technical support services.
Sources Sought Notice – 8(a) Small Business Capability Inquiry: Personnel Readiness Assistance Team (PRAT) Senior Personnel Analyst
Market research for 8(a) small businesses to provide personnel readiness analyst support.
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
8(a) IDIQ contract for FPI architect and engineering services through November 2, 2026.
Reports of Findings Coordination
8(a) subcontract for HRSA medical panel reporting and documentation due December 4, 2026.
Salesforce Case Management Administration
8(a) subcontract for HRSA administrative support and Salesforce case management system operations.
Medical Consultant Cadre Support
8(a) subcontract for recruiting and managing medical consultants for HHS HRSA CICP projects.
FCI Three Rivers-Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure
8a set-aside construction to replace generators and electrical infrastructure at FCI Three Rivers.
Fort Leonard Wood BASOPS Solicitation
8(a) small business BASOPS services for Fort Leonard Wood from 2027 through 2031.
Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) Reconsideration Panel Support Services
HRSA seeks small business partners for CICP reconsideration panel operational support services.
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