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Our AI-powered platform helps you find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts before your competition. Be first to know about opportunities with early alerts and competitive intelligence.

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.

Sources Sought Notice for Follow-on Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) BPA

Department of State seeks 8(a) small businesses for IT support services BPA in Washington, DC.

SOL:19AQMM26N0091
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 13
NAICS: 541519
15 days left

Annette Island, AK Remedial Investigation (RI) and Remedial Action (RA) for Site 51 and 53

FAA seeks SBA 8(a) contractor for environmental remediation at two contaminated Alaska tribal sites.

SOL:697DCK-26-R-00129
697DCK Regional Acquisitions Svcs
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 9
NAICS: 562910
11 days left

DLA Distribution Labor Support

Presolicitation for 8(a) small business labor support in warehousing for DLA Distribution, DoD.

SOL:SP330026R5006
DLA Distribution
Posted Jan 29
NAICS: 493110

Tyndall Mess Attendant Recompete

RFI for mess attendant services at Tyndall AFB, 12-month base with four option years.

SOL:FA481926R0001
FA4819 325 Cons Pkp
Posted Jan 29
Due Mar 31
NAICS: 722310
61 days left

Ground Maintenance

Firm Fixed Price ground maintenance contract at Fort Buchanan for 8(a) firms, releasing February 2026.

SOL:W912C326RA004
W6QM Micc-fort Buchanan (rc)
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 18
NAICS: 561730
20 days left

Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort

Provide engineering and R&D support for Army software, EW modernization, and system integration.

SOL:ACCAPG_ARAT_2026
W6QK Acc-apg
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 10
NAICS: 541715
12 days left

Base Operations Support Services, Rivanna Station, Virginia

Base Operations Support Services at Rivanna Station, VA requiring security clearance, comprehensive facility maintenance.

SOL:W5168W-26-R-A016
W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Sam Houston
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 13
NAICS: 561210
15 days left

Roads and Grounds Service - Fort McCoy, WI

Provide roads and grounds services at Fort McCoy; 1-month phase-in, 11-month base, multiple option years.

SOL:W911SA26RA004
W6QM Micc Ft Mccoy (rc)
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 4
NAICS: 561210
6 days left

MITD Craftmaster Instructor Support

Instructor support services for DoD Fort Eustis; 8(a) set aside; responses due January 27, 2026.

SOL:PANMCC-25-P-0000-019476
W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Eustis
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 13
NAICS: 611710
15 days left

REVISED RFI Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical C3T Product Lead Allied Information Technology (PL AIT) for the Program Management Office Support (PMOS) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA)

Non-personal SETA services supporting U.S. Army international C5I programs and Foreign Military Sales management.

SOL:AITSETA
W6QK Acc-apg
Posted Jan 29
Due Mar 2
NAICS: 541330
32 days left

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