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.
Sanitary Sewer & Recycled Water Project
Colusa sewer and recycled water project bids due Sept 1, 2026, targeting disadvantaged businesses, NAICS 237110.
N-26 Provide and Install Mountable AC Units in Server Room
8(a) set-aside contract to install AC units in Navy server room, due August 25, 2026, via SAM.gov
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Contract for 24/7 wastewater pretreatment and stormwater support at BEP DC under 8(a) program.
FY26 National Defense University (NDU) BLDG 61 and 62 Classroom Renovation, Fort McNair, Washington, DC
Renovate classrooms at Fort McNair FY2026; 8(a) set-aside, proposals due August 17, 2026.
Job Order Contract (JOC) 2026-2031
N6247826R2431 FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii
Seeking 8(a) businesses for facilities and lighting maintenance at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu.
Hill Air Force Base Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements V
IDIQ contract for 8(a) firms to provide construction services across DoD sites, issued via task orders.
13--140D0426Q0641 IDIQ for Law Enforcement Equipment
IDIQ contract for 8(a) small businesses to supply law enforcement equipment, due August 24, 2026.
SP-91 Secure Rooms 119B and 119C
8(a) set-aside for secure room construction in Norfolk, VA, due Sept 9, 2026, under NAICS 236220.
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