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.
MISCELLANEOUS
8(a) small business set-aside for lighting and electrical components over four years.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
Infrastructure relocation project in California for small disadvantaged businesses, due October 26, 2026.
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.
IDIQ Flooring
8(a) IDIQ flooring services for Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, $5M-$19M.
High-Pressure GN2 Valve Installation and Integration
8(a) sole source subcontract to install Flowserve valves for NASA GN2 meter station.
Flowserve MkII 1” Control Valve Procurement
NASA 8(a) sole source subcontract for one Flowserve MkII control valve procurement.
Congressional Course Content & Resource Development
NASA 8(a) subcontract for developing educational materials and assessments for training initiatives.
Flowserve MKII control valve to replace obsolete Fischer control valve on Complex-41 GN2
NASA sole source contract for Flowserve to provide one specialized control valve.
Virtual Learning Technology & Technical Production
8(a) sole source subcontract for NASA virtual learning technology and technical production services.
Congressional Process Spotlight Speakers
8(a) subcontract providing expert congressional guest speakers for NASA Shared Services Center training.
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