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.
Enterprise Logistics Services (ELS)
Virginia DoD seeks 8(a) firms for Defense Intelligence logistics support; responses due January 2, 2026.
E6B In-Flight Trainer (IFT) Aircraft FY26-FY31
NAWCAD seeks 8(a) firms for COGO Boeing 737 flight hours, five-year IDIQ contract.
Site Support Services
Site Support services contract for Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY, starting June 2026.
EV35, PNSY, Basewide, LUC Maintenance and Repairs, RAOMAC
DoD Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic seeks 8(a) small businesses for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard repairs.
EAGLE Fort Irwin, CA W519TC-25-R-0009
Provide maintenance, supply, transportation services at Fort Irwin; 8(a) set-aside, deadline February 12, 2026.
Medical Logistics Warehouse
Seeking proposals for DoD medical logistics warehouse services, 8(a) set-aside, Minnesota location, deadline March 2026.
C2 Digital and Simulation Support
Provide digital Command and Control training and simulation support for Army leadership courses at Fort Leonard Wood.
COOK SUPPORT AND DINING FACILITY ATTENDANT (DFA) WEST POINT USMA, NY
Firm fixed price contract for cook and attendant services at West Point cadet dining facilities.
BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (BOS) SERVICES AT THE U.S. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO (MCBQ), VIRGINIA AND OUTLYING AREA
Provide Base Operations Support services at U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, targeting 8(a) small businesses.
C2 Digital and Simulation Support
MICC Fort Leonard Wood seeks 8(a) small business for C2 digital training, firm-fixed price, one-year base plus options.
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