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.
SEA S Concourse Evolution (SCE) – Bid Package 02
Sea Concourse Evolution Bid Package 02: demolition, construction, aviation systems set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 3
Hensel Phelps construction bid for Washington SCE project, 8A set-aside, due September 24, 2026.
Building Concrete Retrofit
Hensel Phelps 8A concrete retrofit subcontract for Sea-Tac Airport due September 15, 2026.
Structural Steel, Metal Stairs, and Railings
Hensel Phelps seeks 8A small businesses for steel and railing installation at Sea-Tac.
Fire Suppression Systems
Hensel Phelps 8A subcontract for Sea-Tac airport fire suppression installation by September 15, 2026.
Site Demolition and Earthwork
Hensel Phelps seeks 8A contractors for site demolition and earthwork at Sea-Tac Airport.
Site Utilities
Hensel Phelps 8A subcontract for underground site utilities at Sea-Tac Airport by 9/15/26.
Aviation Fueling Systems
Hensel Phelps 8A subcontract for aviation fueling infrastructure at Seattle-Tacoma Airport by September 15, 2026.
Baggage Handling Systems
Hensel Phelps seeks 8A subcontractors for Sea-Tac airport baggage system installation by September 15.
Runway and Taxiway Marking
Hensel Phelps seeks 8A contractors for airport painting and marking services by September 15.
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