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.
Kennedy Operational and Institutional Support (KOIS) Contract.
KOIS Contract provides OSHA, EPA training, logistics, compliance, ASL at Kennedy Space Center starting 2028.
NASA Communication Services
Secure communication services contract for NASA, designated for 8(a) small business participation.
Helping Agencies Phase 3, Tinker AFB, OK
Sole-source contract to Cape Fox for humidity control and interior repairs at Tinker AFB under 8(a) program, Firm Fixed Price.
Business and Technology Support Services
Women-owned small business contract for SEC tech support using Agile, Power BI, AWS, JIRA, and strict compliance protocols.
Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Support
Support for SEC cybersecurity assessments in DC, 8A set-aside, NIST compliance, due July 30, 2026
Agile Project & Test Management Support
Sole-source 8(a) subcontract for Agile and test management support in Washington, DC, using JIRA and full lifecycle practices.
Data Analytics & Visualization – Power BI Reporting
Develop secure Power BI dashboards for SEC using sensitive data in Washington, D.C., under 8A set-aside.
Technology Solution Design & Development – Cloud & AI Integration
Design secure AI/ML solutions on AWS SageMaker, GitHub, Power Automate for SEC data automation in Washington, D.C.
Business & Systems Analysis – Regulatory Compliance Automation
Automate SEC compliance using Agile methods; 8A small business set-aside; Washington DC performance.
1420-01-298-7582 5W83; 1337-01-299-7838 VH07
Sole-source Lockheed Martin contract for explosive VLA TVC and Rocket Motor, strict safety protocols.
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